INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE - EPCG

[Guest]

I AM FACING A PROBLEM AT CUSTOMS. THEY SAY THAT THE INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE HAS TO BE SIGNED AN ISSUED BY AN A.C. OR COMMISSIONER LEVEL AND NOT THE SUPERINTENDENT.

FURTHERMORE, THEY SAY IT HAS TO HAVE A REFERENCE NUMBER AND A COPY WILL BE SENT TO THE R.O. FOR CONFIRMATION.

ARE THESE CORRECT?

[YAGAY andSUN]

Please check the relevant para of the HBP Vol.1:-

5.3.1

(a) Authorization holder shall produce to the concerned RA a certificate from the Jurisdictional Central Excise Authority, confirming installation of Capital Goods at factory/ premises of authorization holder or his supporting manufacturer(s) /vendor(s) within six months from date of completion of import. (b) In the case of import of spares, the installation certificate shall be submitted by the Authorization holder within a period of three years from the date of import. (c) However, in case of units not registered with Central Excise Authorities, the Authorization holder shall produce to the concerned RA, a certificate from an independent Chartered Engineer confirming the said installation of Capital goods/spares.

AI Summary

Customs Dispute Over EPCG Installation Certificate: Must Be Signed by Commissioner, Not Superintendent, per Handbook Rules. An individual is encountering issues at customs regarding the installation certificate for EPCG. Customs officials insist that the certificate must be signed and issued by an Assistant Commissioner or Commissioner, not a Superintendent, and must include a reference number with a copy sent to the Regional Office for confirmation. A response refers to the Handbook of Procedures, stating that the authorization holder must provide a certificate from the Jurisdictional Central Excise Authority confirming the installation of capital goods within six months of import, or within three years for spares, with specific provisions for units not registered with Central Excise Authorities.