Why EPCG Planning Matters Before Investing in Capital Goods
Capital goods investment can influence a business’s production capacity, operating efficiency, product quality and ability to compete in international markets. For exporters, purchasing machinery is not only an operational decision. It may also affect customs duty, export commitments, documentation and long-term regulatory compliance. The Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme allows eligible exporters to import qualifying capital goods through the prescribed zero-customs-duty route, subject to applicable conditions. In exchange for the available benefit, the authorisation holder must fulfil an export obligation linked to the duty saved. Why Should EPCG Be Reviewed Before Finalising Machinery? An exporter may begin the machinery-purchase process by comparing suppliers, negotiating prices and collecting technical quotations. EPCG eligibility is sometimes reviewed only after these commercial decisions have already been made. This sequence may create avoidable difficulties. The machi...