Export through Courier, Export through Post, Export through Electronic Mode - Central Excise Practice Manual (OLD) - Central Excise

Export through Courier The EOUs can also affect their exports through authorised couriers. The procedure as laid down under Courier Export/Import Regulations, 1998 shall apply. The procedure for presentation of shipping bill, assessment and examination will be same as in the case of usual export. Export through Post The EOUs, intending to export their products, trade samples or warranty spares, can avail the facility of exporting through foreign post offices (FPO). Export through Electronic Mode The EOUs engaged in development and export of software and units in STP are allowed to export goods through data communication links. The EOU/STP units are required to use SOFTEX form in place of shipping bill and GR form. The declaration in Form SOFTEX shall be submitted in triplicate to the Director/Designated Officer of STPI. After certifying all the three copies of SOFTEX form, the designated authority/Director STPI forward the original to the nearest office of the RBI and return the duplicate to the exporter. The triplicate copy is retained by the designated authority/Director STPI. On realisation of the export proceeds, the authorised dealer after due certification, submit the duplicate of SOFTEX Form to the RBI for payment.