Second hand equipment with EPCG Licence

[Udaya Kumar]

Dear Sir,

We would like to import second-hand equipment thro' EPCG Licence with 0% duty.  

(1)  Please inform the procedure with required documents from the LOAD PORT and  (2) at CHENNAI PORT.

(3)  Any prior approval required before Import, from whom..?   

(4)  How to apply/indicate in the EPCG thro' online.  

(5)  When we can apply for the Chartered Engineer Certificate.... during EPCG application... or.... after arrival. 

(6)  Is it necessary to get the CEC in the supplier's proforma invoice..? from whom.....Indian CE / Foreign CE.

(7)  Last date for applying the EPCG Licence with 0% duty....

Plz guide me

Uday 

AI Summary

Importing Used Equipment Under EPCG Scheme No Longer Allowed; Explore DFIA and EOU Options for Duty-Free Imports. A forum discussion addresses the import of second-hand equipment under the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme. The initial query seeks guidance on the procedure, necessary documentation, and approvals for importing such equipment with 0% duty. Responses clarify that importing second-hand capital goods under EPCG is no longer permitted, and zero-duty EPCG authorizations apply only to new capital goods. Alternatives like the Duty-Free Import Authorization (DFIA) and Export Oriented Unit (EOU) schemes are mentioned, with EOUs allowing duty-free import of second-hand machinery under specific conditions. The discussion includes procedural details for obtaining an EOU license and related export obligations.