Excise duty Refund - Export to Bhutan

[SANDESH SHINDE]

Dear Sir,

We are clearing goods from our factory to our depot on payment of excise duty and from depot without preparing any ARE1 document if we are clearing such goods for export to Bhutan, then can we claim refund of Excise duty paid from factory. If yes please give us any references regarding this.

AI Summary

Refund of Excise Duty for Exports to Bhutan Denied Without ARE1 and Foreign Currency Payment Compliance A query was raised about claiming a refund of excise duty for goods exported to Bhutan without preparing an ARE1 document. The response clarified that a refund claim cannot be filed unless payment is received in foreign currency. Additionally, there is a specific procedure for exporting goods to Bhutan that must be followed.