Initial import was found defective and sent to Italy for repair under GR Waiver, When reimported, again found defective. This time Foreign Party wants to utilise their Indian arms to lift the materials from Importer's warehouse and arrange a replacement on DDP basis where we need not for GR/EDF Waiver
Is it permissible -Please guide
Customs Issue: Defective Product Replaced by Indian Subsidiary on DDP Basis Without GR/EDF Waiver; Compliance Questioned A discussion on a customs and import issue involves a defective product initially imported and sent to Italy for repair under a GR Waiver. Upon reimportation, the product was again defective. The foreign party proposed using their Indian subsidiary to replace the product on a DDP basis without needing a GR/EDF Waiver. An expert confirmed this is permissible, provided the AD is informed for proper documentation. The original poster raised concerns about the significant cost of the overhaul, questioning if it qualifies under the EDF/GR Waiver, which typically covers minor repairs, and sought guidance on compliance with RBI policies. (AI Summary)