Objective of DEPB is to neutralise incidence of customs duty on import content of export product. Component of customs duty on fuel (appearing as consumable in the SION) shall also be factored in the DEPB rate.
Component of Special Additional Duty shall also be allowed under DEPB (as brand rate) in case of non-availment of CENVAT credit.
Neutralisation shall be provided by way of grant of duty credit against export product. An exporter may apply for credit, at specified percentage of FOB value of exports, made in freely convertible currency.
In case of supply by a DTA unit to a SEZ unit/ SEZ Developer/Co-Developer, an exporter may apply for credit for exports made in freely convertible currency or payment made from foreign currency account of SEZ Unit/SEZ Developer/Co-Developer.
In addition, the exporter shall also be entitled for DEPB benefit in case payment is made in Indian Rupees by SEZ Developer/Co-Developer for supplies received w.e.f 10.02.2006.
DEPB Scrips can also be utilized for payment of duty against imports under EPCG Scheme. Further, DEPB Scrips can also be used / debited towards payment of Customs Duty in case of EO defaults for Authorizations.
24 Months.
DEPB and / or items imported against it are freely transferable.
I.E. code copy.
RCMC
Digital key
Invoice
Packing list
EP copy
BRCs
Letterhead 8 sheets
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