What are the contents of a DEPB?
The main features of the DEPB scheme are as follows:
i) An exporter can import raw materials, intermediates,
components, parts, packaging material etc. except those items
mentioned as restricted item for imports in ITC (HS)
classifications of export and imports items.
ii) DEPB benefit is available on post export basis only. The
rates of import duty credit under DEPB scheme are given in the Hand
Book of Procedures Vol.1. The DEPB on post export basis is granted
only after the proceeds have been realized by the exporter.
iii) Merchant exporter and manufacture exporter are eligible for
DEPB on the post export basis.
iv) The import of inputs is allowed without payment of basic
customs duty and surcharge thereof as well as additional duty of
customs, against the import duty credit granted under this scheme.
The holder of DEPB has the option to pay additional customs duty,
if any, in cash as well.
v) Third party exports are also admissible for grant of credit
under DEPB.
vi) The DEPB shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the
date of its issuance.
vii) The goods already imported/shipped/arrived in advance but
not cleared from customs may also be cleared against the DEPB
issued subsequently.
viii The DEPB on the post export basis and / or the items
imported against it are freely transferable. The transfer of DEPB
shall however, be for import at the port specified in the DEPB
which shall be the port from where exports have been made.
ix) An exporter can file application for the grant of import
duty credit under DEPB scheme within a period of 180 days from the
date of exports or within 90 days from the date of realization of
export proceeds, whichever is later. The numbers of days are
calculated from the last date of realization/export, in respect of
shipments for which the claim is filed.