Eximkey - India Export Import Policy 2004 2013 Exim Policy
Issuance of DEPB and other duty credit certificates against lost EP copy of the Shipping Bills

4.52

In case where EP copy of Shipping Bill has been lost, DEPB and other duty credit certificates, claim can be considered subject to submission of following documents:-

a) A duplicate / certified copy of Shipping Bill issued by Customs authority in lieu original;

b) An application fee equivalent to 2% of the DEPB or other duty credit entitlement in respect of lost Shipping Bills. However, no fee shall be charged when Shipping Bill is lost by Government agencies and a documentary proof to this effect is submitted;

c) An affidavit by exporter about loss of Shipping Bills and an undertaking to surrender it immediately to concerned RA, if found subsequently; and

d) An indemnity bond by exporter to the effect that he would indemnify Government for financial loss if any on account of DEPB or other duty credit certificate issued against lost Shipping Bills.

Customs authority, before allowing clearance, shall ensure that no DEPB benefit has been availed against same shipping bill.

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