14 May 2013
The Zero duty EPCG scheme allows import of capital goods for pre production, production and post production (including CKD/SKD thereof as well as computer software systems) at zero Customs duty.
Export Obligation is equivalent to 6 times of Duty Saved on the Capital Goods imported under EPCG scheme. E.O. to be fulfilled in 6 years from the Authorization issue-date.
Import of cars and other vehicles will not be allowed under the new zero duty scheme. However, hotel and travel industry will be allowed to import motor cars under Served From India Scheme (‘SFIS’);
The scheme will be available for exporters of engineering & electronic products, basic chemicals & pharmaceuticals, apparels & textiles, plastics, handicrafts, chemicals & allied products, leather & leather products, paper & paperboard and articles thereof, ceramic products, refractories, glass & glassware, rubber & articles thereof, plywood and allied products, marine products, sports goods and toys.