EPCG Scheme - DO’s & DON’Ts (Staff/Employees Training Guide)

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....PCG Scheme - DO’s & DON’Ts (Staff/Employees Training Guide)<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Customs - Import - Export - SEZ<br>Dated:- 8-12-2025<br>Below is a clean, one-page, staff-friendly EPCG Do's & Don'ts sheet suitable for internal training, induction, and compliance awareness. You can copy/paste this into a PDF or poster format for your team DO's (What You MUST Do?) 1. Documentation & Approv....

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....als Always verify that EPCG Authorization, Nexus Certificate, and IC are available and valid. Ensure HS codes, model numbers, and specifications match across all documents. Keep Bills of Entry, shipping bills, e-BRCs, and CA certificates properly filed. 2. Installation Compliance Install imported capital goods within 6 months (or as approved). Obtain a Chartered Engineer Installation Certifi....

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....cate with correct serial numbers. Maintain photos, videos, and commissioning reports as evidence. 3. Export Obligation (EO) Monitoring Track EO monthly and block-wise. Ensure export invoices, shipping bills & e-BRCs are correct and consistent. Alert the EPCG compliance officer immediately if EO shortfall is expected. 4. Communication & Updates Coordinate between Import, Plant, Finance & DGF....

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....T teams. Immediately inform ECO before shifting machinery or changing addresses. Respond promptly to DGFT or Customs queries or deficiency letters. 5. Internal Controls Maintain EPCG records for minimum 10 years. Follow the company's EPCG SOP and audit checklists. Seek management approval for all EPCG-related decisions. DON'Ts (What You MUST NOT Do?) 1. Machinery Handling Do NOT sell, lea....

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....se, relocate or transfer EPCG machinery without DGFT approval. Do NOT install machinery at an address not mentioned in the EPCG authorization. Do NOT allow machinery to remain uninstalled beyond the allowed timeframe. 2. Document Errors & Mismatches Do NOT use incorrect or mismatched HS codes, model numbers or specifications. Do NOT ignore missing export documents like e-BRCs or shipping bill....

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....s. Do NOT file EODC/redemption without reconciling export data. 3. Export Obligation Risks Do NOT wait until the last year to start fulfilling EO. Do NOT assume that EO extension is automatic-apply before deadline. Do NOT count domestic sales or deemed exports toward EO unless permitted. 4. Non-Compliance Triggers Do NOT ignore DGFT notices-penalties apply if not replied timely. Do NOT del....

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....ay filing Installation Certificate-this is a major reason for penalties. Do NOT mis-declare EPCG number in Bills of Entry or export documents. Key Reminder for All Staff "Every EPCG import saves duty today - but must be justified through exports, installation & documentation tomorrow." Failure to comply can lead to full duty + interest + penalties.<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing b....

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