For EPCG Export Obligation (EO) fulfilment, the documents depend on the nature of the transaction:
1. Deemed Export - Supply against Advance Authorisation
Required:
- Advance Authorisation copy of buyer
- ARO (Advance Release Order) / Invalidation Letter
- Purchase Order
- Supply Invoice
- Transport proof (LR/E-way Bill)
- Proof of receipt by AA holder
- Payment realization proof (e-BRC, bank advice, bank statement)
2. Deemed Export - Supply to EOU
Required:
- EOU approval/LOP
- Purchase Order
- Supply Invoice
- CT-3/ARE-3 (where applicable)
- Bond Officer endorsement confirming receipt
- Transport proof
- Payment realization proof
3. Deemed Export - Supply to SEZ
Required:
- Purchase Order
- Tax Invoice
- Bill of Export
- SEZ endorsement of receipt
- Payment realization proof
4. Direct Physical Export by Exporter
Required:
- Export Order
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Shipping Bill
- Bill of Lading/AWB
- e-BRC / export realization proof
Is BRC/e-BRC mandatory for deemed exports with INR realization?
Foreign currency realization is not required for deemed exports. However, proof of payment through banking channels is required. Depending on the category:
- e-BRC/bank realization proof may be used.
- For specified project supplies, payment certificate in Appendix 7D may be accepted.
Third-Party Export under EPCG
Ideally, the Shipping Bill should mention:
- EPCG Authorisation Number
- EPCG Authorisation Date
If not mentioned, DGFT may still consider the export subject to supporting documents such as:
- Affidavit from EPCG holder
- Declaration that exports are not claimed under another EPCG licence
- Evidence linking exported goods to the EPCG holder
Additional documents:
- Third-party export agreement
- Manufacturer declaration
- Disclaimer certificate from third-party exporter
- Shipping Bill
- e-BRC/payment realization proof
For a CA/CS Certificate under EPCG
The certifying professional should verify:
- Eligibility of the deemed export category
- ARO/Back-to-back Inland LC (for AA supplies) or CT-3/ARE-3 (for EOU supplies) or Bill of Export (for SEZ supplies)
- Supply invoices
- Proof of receipt by recipient
- Proof of payment (e-BRC/bank realization/Appendix 7D certificate, as applicable)
- That the supplies/exports are not claimed elsewhere for EO fulfilment.
The key document varies by transaction type: ARO for AA supplies, CT-3/ARE-3 for EOU supplies, Bill of Export for SEZ supplies, and Shipping Bill for physical exports.