A doubt had arisen regarding the relevant exchange rate for determining FOB value of Exports, for the purpose of calculation of DEPB entitlement of an exporter, since the DEPB entitlement is calculated as a percentage of the relevant FOB value
It has come to the notice of the Board that certain Custom Houses had refused to allow drawback and other benefits on export goods which were procured by foreign buyers during their visit to India by making payment in freely convertible foreign currency which was deposited in cash with authorised foreign exchange
.Certain instances have been brought to the notice of DGFT wherein some of the exports effected by 100% EOU/ units in the Export Processing Zones are also being counted towards discharge of export obligation under advance licences or wherein DEPB benefits are being claimed. Thus the same exports are also being counted towards benefits under DEPB/advance licence as well as for discharge of export obligation by EOUs/EPZ units.
