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One of our customer (merchant exporter) wish to export the goods to SEZ unit without payment of excise duty. He has executed the bond with his excise office. He will issue the CT-1 form to us, against this CT-1 from we will supply the goods to SEZ unit.
Please let know:
Whether CT-1 procedure or merchant export procedure is applicable to supplying goods to SEZ unit also?
Merchant Exporter Can Supply to SEZ Units Using CT-1 Form; Local Taxes May Apply with Specific Invoicing Options. A merchant exporter inquired about supplying goods to a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) unit without excise duty, using the CT-1 form. The exporter has executed a bond with the excise office and seeks clarification on whether the CT-1 or merchant export procedure applies. Responses indicated that supplying goods to SEZ units under the CT-1 procedure is permissible. Additionally, it was noted that local taxes might apply, with two invoicing options: listing the buyer's local address or showing the buyer and consignee separately, with the consignee at the SEZ address, in both cases charging sales tax. (AI Summary)