Duty Drawback Not Claimed!

[Asked by Guest]

Dear Sir,

         We have exported Menthol to China in July and August 2012. Under All Industry Duty Drawback Rate our product has duty drawback of 1%. But due to our freight forwader mistake, he has not claimed duty drawback for my shipments and has exported without any drawback claim. Since we are new in export, we did not know all the procedures. Now how do we CLAIM THE ABOVE DUTY DRAWBACK. WE ARE 3 MONTHS LATE AND IN SHIPPING BILL WE HAVE NOT MENTIONED IN ANY CLAIM.

Thanks,

ASHISH GUPTA

08853058555

AI Summary

Conversion of shipping bills: conditionally permitted post-export when documentary evidence establishes entitlement to drawback or scheme benefit.
Section 149 of the Customs Act permits amendment of shipping documents post-presentation if documentary evidence existing at the time of export supports the amendment. Administrative circulars permit conversion between export-promotion schemes on merits where documentary proof shows input use, export examination records and fulfillment of scheme conditions, provided no prior benefit was availed and no fraud or investigation exists. Drawback Rules permit condonation of omission of drawback declaration for All-Industry rates under their proviso, while conversion into certain promotional schemes remains restricted; the Commissioner's satisfaction and specified time limits apply.