Integrated Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess on Goods Imported under AA/EPCG/EOU Schemes Continued in DGFT Policy in line with Customs Notification

[DGFT Notification No. 16//2015-20 dated 1 July 2022]

Effect of this Notification: Para 4.14, Para 5.01(a) and Para 6.01(d)(ii) of FTP 2015-20 are amended as above to provide exemption from Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess.

Subject: Amendments to Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020- Exemption of Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST) and Compensation Cess under Advance Authorisation, EPCG and EOU scheme.

S.O (E): In exercise of powers conferred by Section 5 of FT(D&R) act 1992, read with Paragraph 1.02 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, as amended from time to time the Central Government hereby makes following amendments in Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20.

1. Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess under Advance Authorization as per Para 4.14 of FTP 2015 -20 is exempted as provided in the Notification No. 37/2022-Customs dated 30^th June 2022 issued by Department of Revenue.

2. Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess under EPCG scheme as per Para 5.01 (a) of FTP 2015-20 is exempted as provided in the Notification No. 37/2022-Customs dated 30th June 2022 issued by Department of Revenue.

3. Integrated Tax and Compensation Cess under EOU scheme as per Para 6.01(d)(ii) of FTP 2015-20 is exempted as provided in the Notification No. 37/2022-Customs dated 30th June 2022 issued by Department of Revenue.

(Issued from File No. 01/94/180/373/AM18/PC-4)