The Export-Import Bureau of India welcomes participants to the WESCON-2014 conference. The document outlines various schemes provided by the Indian government to help exporters compete internationally and offer quality products at reasonable prices. It details incentives like exemptions from sales tax and excise duties, duty drawback programs, advance authorizations to import duty-free, and export promotion initiatives to boost focus markets and products. The Bureau provides information on availing these exemptions and incentives to support Indian exports.

1. ExportExport--Import Bureau Of IndiaImport Bureau Of IndiaExportExport--Import Bureau Of IndiaImport Bureau Of India
WelcomesWelcomes
Participants ofParticipants of
WESCONWESCON--20142014

2. ExportExport--Import Bureau Of IndiaImport Bureau Of India
The government of India offersThe government of India offers
various Schemes to Exporters tovarious Schemes to Exporters to
improve their ability to competeimprove their ability to competeimprove their ability to competeimprove their ability to compete
in the International Market &in the International Market &
Offer quality products at aOffer quality products at a
reasonable price.reasonable price.
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3. Government Schemes toGovernment Schemes to
support exportssupport exports
Exemptions from Sales Tax/ Excise DutiesExemptions from Sales Tax/ Excise Duties
Duty DrawbackDuty Drawback
Advance AuthorizationAdvance Authorization
Duty Free Import AuthorizationDuty Free Import AuthorizationDuty Free Import AuthorizationDuty Free Import Authorization
Export Promotion Capital Goods SchemeExport Promotion Capital Goods Scheme
Focus Market SchemeFocus Market Scheme
Focus Product SchemeFocus Product Scheme
Market Linked Focus Product SchemeMarket Linked Focus Product Scheme
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4. SALES TAX EXEMPTIONSSALES TAX EXEMPTIONS
MANUFACTURERMANUFACTURER-- EXPORTEREXPORTER
Exports by Manufacturers are exempted from VAT/Sales Tax.Exports by Manufacturers are exempted from VAT/Sales Tax.
Once Export Order isOnce Export Order is executed,theexecuted,the manufacturer furnishes proof ofmanufacturer furnishes proof of
Exports. [ Copy of S/B, B/L / AWB , BRC, Export Invoice duly certified byExports. [ Copy of S/B, B/L / AWB , BRC, Export Invoice duly certified byExports. [ Copy of S/B, B/L / AWB , BRC, Export Invoice duly certified byExports. [ Copy of S/B, B/L / AWB , BRC, Export Invoice duly certified by
Customs, etc., ]Customs, etc., ]
MERCHANT EXPORTERMERCHANT EXPORTER
Submits formSubmits form ––H to supporting manufacturer/supplier.H to supporting manufacturer/supplier.
Copy of B/L / AWB and Mate Receipt.Copy of B/L / AWB and Mate Receipt.
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5. EXCISE DUTY EXEMPTIONSEXCISE DUTY EXEMPTIONS
MANUFACTURERMANUFACTURER-- EXPORTEREXPORTER
Executes Surety/Security Bond and Exports under UTExecutes Surety/Security Bond and Exports under UT--11
Proof of ExportsProof of Exports
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SubmitsSubmits
AREARE--I/AREI/ARE--IIII
Export Invoice duly certified by customsExport Invoice duly certified by customs
Copy of Shipping BillCopy of Shipping Bill
Copy of Bills of LadingCopy of Bills of Lading
Mate ReceiptMate Receipt

6. EXCISE DUTY EXEMPTIONSEXCISE DUTY EXEMPTIONS
MERCHANT EXPORTERMERCHANT EXPORTER
Supported bySupported by ExciseeExcisee Manufacturer/SupplierManufacturer/Supplier
Executes CTExecutes CT--1 with concerned range1 with concerned range
After exports submitsAfter exports submits
AREARE--I /AREI /ARE--IIII
Invoice, Packing List, duly certified by Customs.Invoice, Packing List, duly certified by Customs.
Bills of LadingBills of Lading
Copy of Shipping billCopy of Shipping bill
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7. DUTY DRAWBACK SCHEMEDUTY DRAWBACK SCHEME
DutyDuty drawbackdrawback isis defineddefined asas thethe rebaterebate ofof dutyduty chargeablechargeable onon anyany importedimported oror
excisableexcisable materialmaterial usedused inin thethe manufacturemanufacture ofof goodsgoods exportedexported fromfrom IndiaIndia..
TheseThese areare calculatedcalculated OnOn thethe basisbasis ofof averageaverage consumptionconsumption ofof inputs,inputs, dutiesduties &&
taxestaxes paid,paid, quantityquantity ofof wastagewastage && exportexport priceprice ofof exportedexported productsproducts..
TheseThese areare givengiven eithereither onon quantityquantity basisbasis (per(per kg)kg) oror onon adad valoremvalorem basisbasis (as(as %%
ofof FOBFOB value)value) && areare reviewedreviewed andand revisedrevised periodicallyperiodically..
ToTo AvailAvail DutyDuty DrawbackDrawback
ExporterExporter needsneeds toto mentionmention DrawDraw BackBack SrSr.. NoNo.. inin ShippingShipping BillBill withwith theirtheir BankBank
AccountAccount NumberNumber..
TheThe samesame isis directlydirectly creditedcredited intointo youryour BankBank AccountAccount oror offeredoffered byby DemandDemand
DraftDraft ..
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8. ADVANCE AUTHORISATIONSADVANCE AUTHORISATIONS
AdvanceAdvance licenselicense (authorization(authorization )) isis issuedissued toto
allowallow dutyduty freefree importimport ofof inputs,inputs, whichwhich areare physicallyphysically
incorporatedincorporated inin exportexport productproduct..[[ WhereWhere SIONSION isis fixed]fixed]
TheseThese schemesschemes areare :: AdvanceAdvance AuthorizationAuthorization ,Duty,Duty FreeFree
ImportImport AuthorizationAuthorization (DFIA)(DFIA) ,Advance,Advance licenselicense..ImportImport AuthorizationAuthorization (DFIA)(DFIA) ,Advance,Advance licenselicense..
HoldersHolders areare exemptedexempted fromfrom paymentpayment ofof::--
CustomsCustoms duty,duty,
AdditionalAdditional customscustoms dutyduty
AntiAnti dumpingdumping dutyduty
EducationEducation cesscess
SafeguardSafeguard dutyduty..
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9. ADVANCE AUTHORISATIONSADVANCE AUTHORISATIONS
The scheme allows to club the Advance Authorisation issuedThe scheme allows to club the Advance Authorisation issued
-- Advance Authorisation can be issued for the following:Advance Authorisation can be issued for the following:
Physical exportsPhysical exports
Intermediate suppliesIntermediate supplies
Deemed exportsDeemed exportsDeemed exportsDeemed exports
--An Advance License contains:An Advance License contains:
The names and description of items to be imported andThe names and description of items to be imported and
exported/supplied.exported/supplied.
The quantity of each item to be imported or wherever the quantityThe quantity of each item to be imported or wherever the quantity
cannot be indicated, the value oft he item shall be indicatedcannot be indicated, the value oft he item shall be indicated
The aggregate CIF value of imports.The aggregate CIF value of imports.
The FOB/FOR value and quantity of exports/suppliesThe FOB/FOR value and quantity of exports/supplies..
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10. Duty Free Import AuthorisationDuty Free Import Authorisation
No normsNo norms
Scheme offer for :Scheme offer for :--
Physical exportsPhysical exports
Intermediate suppliesIntermediate supplies
Deemed exportsDeemed exports
Exporter Justifies input material with wastage norms.Exporter Justifies input material with wastage norms.
Non Transferable DFIA issuedNon Transferable DFIA issued
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11. EXPORT PROMOTION CAPITALEXPORT PROMOTION CAPITAL
GOODS SCHEMEGOODS SCHEME
What are capital goods?What are capital goods?
Capital goods are the things you need ,in order to manufacture your productsCapital goods are the things you need ,in order to manufacture your products
or give your services.(including spares for pre production, production and postor give your services.(including spares for pre production, production and post
production)production)
Examples: Foundry Equipments, Advanced turning and Lathe Machines,Examples: Foundry Equipments, Advanced turning and Lathe Machines,
Presses, expensive lab instruments Sophisticated computerPresses, expensive lab instruments Sophisticated computer--server for yourserver for your
Call center etc.Call center etc.
What is Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme? (EPCG)What is Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme? (EPCG)
Under EPCG scheme, you can import these instruments (capital goods)Under EPCG scheme, you can import these instruments (capital goods)
at ZERO% customs duty). But it is subject to an export obligation rangingat ZERO% customs duty). But it is subject to an export obligation ranging
From 6 times of duty saved on capital goods imported under EPCG scheme, toFrom 6 times of duty saved on capital goods imported under EPCG scheme, to
be fulfilled in 6 years reckoned from Authorization issuebe fulfilled in 6 years reckoned from Authorization issue--date.date.
SeondhandSeondhand/Refurbished Capital Equipments are not allowed under EPCG/Refurbished Capital Equipments are not allowed under EPCG
SchemeScheme
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12. FOCUS MARKET SCHEMEFOCUS MARKET SCHEME
Introduced by Ministry of Commerce & Industry. GOI.Introduced by Ministry of Commerce & Industry. GOI.
This Scheme allows duty credit facility @ 3% ofThis Scheme allows duty credit facility @ 3% of
FOB value exported from 27.8.2009 onwards of allFOB value exported from 27.8.2009 onwards of all
products to notified countries.products to notified countries.
Countries form Latin America & Africa & manyCountries form Latin America & Africa & many
other part of world.other part of world.
List of countries covered under FMS as attached.List of countries covered under FMS as attached.
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13. FOCUS PRODUCT SCHEMEFOCUS PRODUCT SCHEME
Products which have high employmentProducts which have high employment
Potentional:Potentional:
@ 2% of FOB value of Export to all countries.@ 2% of FOB value of Export to all countries.
Exports made after 27.8.2009.Exports made after 27.8.2009.
Scrip or items imported under schemeScrip or items imported under scheme
transferable.transferable.transferable.transferable.
Examples : Electrical Transformers, MotorsExamples : Electrical Transformers, Motors
Generators, Printing & Processing MachinesGenerators, Printing & Processing Machines
Construction Machines Aluminum Plates &Construction Machines Aluminum Plates &
Sheets, Bicycle Parts etc.Sheets, Bicycle Parts etc.
List of products covered under FMS asList of products covered under FMS as
attached.attached.
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14. Market Linked Focus ProductMarket Linked Focus Product
SchemeScheme
The MLFPS promotes exports of products/sectors ofThe MLFPS promotes exports of products/sectors of
high employment potential ( Not covered under FPS)high employment potential ( Not covered under FPS)
2% FOB Value2% FOB Value2% FOB Value2% FOB Value
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15. Status Holders Incentive Scrip SHISStatus Holders Incentive Scrip SHIS
& Served From India Scheme SFIS& Served From India Scheme SFIS
Status Holders shall be entitled @1% scrip of FOBStatus Holders shall be entitled @1% scrip of FOBStatus Holders shall be entitled @1% scrip of FOBStatus Holders shall be entitled @1% scrip of FOB
value.value.
SFIS scheme is applicable for service providers.SFIS scheme is applicable for service providers.
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16. Marketing Development AssistanceMarketing Development Assistance
MDA SchemeMDA Scheme
Applicable for Participation in International TradeApplicable for Participation in International Trade
Fair, Exhibitions, Buyer & Seller meets & TradeFair, Exhibitions, Buyer & Seller meets & Trade
Applicable for Participation in International TradeApplicable for Participation in International Trade
Fair, Exhibitions, Buyer & Seller meets & TradeFair, Exhibitions, Buyer & Seller meets & Trade
delegationsdelegations
Air Fare + Space Rent for Focus Area.Air Fare + Space Rent for Focus Area.
Space Rent for Non Focus Area.Space Rent for Non Focus Area.
Eligibility : Member of EEPC, < 15 Cr ExportEligibility : Member of EEPC, < 15 Cr Export
5 Grants per year only.5 Grants per year only.
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17. Market Access Initiatives ( MAIMarket Access Initiatives ( MAI ))
Market Surveys & Studies are funded by the Govt.Market Surveys & Studies are funded by the Govt.
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18. Check ListCheck List
To all participants of WESCON 2014, We provideTo all participants of WESCON 2014, We provide
you with a check list for availing various exemptionsyou with a check list for availing various exemptionsyou with a check list for availing various exemptionsyou with a check list for availing various exemptions
and Incentives.and Incentives.
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19. CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
INDIA IS VIBRANTINDIA IS VIBRANT
We have many successful exporters in our region &We have many successful exporters in our region &We have many successful exporters in our region &We have many successful exporters in our region &
there is no reason why you should not be one ofthere is no reason why you should not be one of
them.them.
ExportExport-- Import Bureau is there for you.Import Bureau is there for you.
[Promoting India worldwide][Promoting India worldwide]
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20. ThankingThanking youyou
Export Import Bureau of IndiaExport Import Bureau of India
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