EPCG and Anti-Dumping Duty

[Ganesh S]

Dear Experts,

When goods on which Anti-Dumping duty is applicable if imported under EPCG scheme be exempt from Anti-Dumping duty? FTP says its exempt from customs duty. However nothing on ADD. Any reference of notification/circular/decision?

Regards.

AI Summary

Can goods under Export Promotion Capital Goods scheme be exempt from Anti-Dumping Duty? Check Notification No. 16/2015-Cus. A participant inquired whether goods subject to Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) could be exempt from ADD if imported under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme, noting that the Foreign Trade Policy exempts them from customs duty but not explicitly from ADD. An expert advised reviewing a series of notifications, including Notification No. 16/2015-Cus and its amendments, for clarity. Another expert suggested that ADD exemption might not apply but recommended checking the notifications for confirmation.