Actual User Condition

[Arti Gupta]

What does the 'Actual User Condition' phrase means.Can a raw material imported under Actual User Condition be used to manufacture a finished product to be sold to a final customer?

[Mahir S]

A Introduction

The actual user condition is a important mechanism to control imports and restrict the identity of the importer to the manufacturers or those who use the goods for their own use and not for trading. The purpose of the condition is to keep the traders as well as trading activities out of the import operations.

The importer will have to prove to the customs that he or she is an "Actual User" of the goods covered by the condition. Evidence like registration certificate with the appropriate government agencies, sale and purchase invoices and other records like registration under the Factories Act or Labour Commissioner may have to be produced as evidence of "Actual User".

"Actual User" means an actual user who may be either industrial or non-industrial.

"Actual User (Industrial)" means a person who utilises imported goods for manufacturing in his own industrial unit or manufacturing for his own use in another unit including a jobbing unit.

"Actual User (Non-Industrial)" means a person who utilises the imported goods for his own use in

(i) any commercial establishment carrying on any business, trade or profession; or

(ii) any laboratory, Scientific or Research and Development (R&D) institution, university or other educational institution or hospital; or

(iii) any service industry.

B Transfer of Imported Goods

Freely importable goods can be transferred by sale or otherwise by importer freely. Transfer of imported goods, which are subject to Actual User condition and have become surplus to needs of Actual User, shall be made only with prior permission of RA concerned. Following information alongwith supporting documents shall be furnished with request for grant of permission for transfer, to RA concerned:

(i) Reasons for transfer of imported material;

(ii) Name, address, IEC number and industrial Authorisation registration, if any, of transferee;

(iii) Description, quantity and value of goods imported and those sought to be transferred;

(iv) Copies of import Authorisation and bills of entry relating to imports made;

(v) Terms and conditions of transfer as agreed upon between buyer and seller.

C Actual User Condition

Capital goods, raw materials, intermediates, components, consumables, spares, parts, accessories, instruments and other goods, which are importable without any restriction, may be imported by any person.

However, if such imports require an Authorisation, the Actual User alone may import such goods unless Actual User condition is specifically dispensed with by RA.

[YAGAY andSUN]

The Actual User Condition means the importer of the goods will use the goods in manufacturing of finished goods and after that sell the finished goods to a customer.

Yes, you can use the raw material in manufacturing of finished goods and thereafter, you can sell the finished good to your customer.

But you cannot transfer the raw-material as such on which actual user condition is applicable.

[PAWAN KUMAR]

Dear sir,

Actual user condition means the user which is importing the goods to India under a specific scheme, shall only use those goods into manufacturing of final products either exported or removed under deemed export procedure. 

 

[DEEPAK SHARMA]

Excise Duty on Mobile Battery effected 2% (W/o Cenvat) & 12.5% (with Cenvat). Manufacturer imported parts of Mobile battery w/o Pymt of whole of duties (BCD+CVD+SAD) under annexure-III "Customs (Import of inputs under Concessional rate of duty) Rule 2016 issued by AC/DC Excise. and manufactured the mobile battery in his factory (Regd with CE Dept.). now the manufacturer wanted to sale the said battery in open market.

is they require to discharge excise duty @ 2% or 12.5% ?????

AI Summary

'Actual User Condition' in Customs: Importers Must Use Goods for Manufacturing or Personal Use, Not Trading The discussion revolves around the 'Actual User Condition' in customs regulations, which mandates that imported goods must be used by the importer for manufacturing or personal use, not for trading. Importers must prove their status as actual users with documentation. Goods imported under this condition can be used to manufacture finished products for sale but cannot be transferred as raw materials without permission. The conversation also touches on excise duty rates for mobile batteries and the conditions under which they are imported and sold.