Supply of goods by 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs)/Units in Export Processing Zones (EPZs), Electronic Hardware Technology Parks (EHTPs) and Software Technology Parks (STPs) to units in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) against payment in foreign exchange

In terms of paragraph 9.10(b) of Chapter 9 of Export and Import Policy (1997-2002) supplies made in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) by EOUs and units in EPZs, EHTPs and STPs against payment in foreign exchange shall be counted towards fulfilment of the export obligation. Accordingly, concerned authorities may permit EOUs, units in EPZs, EHTPs and STPs to sell goods to buyers in DTA against payment in free foreign exchange. Authorised dealers may allow the buyers in DTA to make payment in free foreign exchange including funds held in their Exchange Earners Foreign Currency (EEFC) Accounts, without prior approval of the Reserve Bank. Authorised dealers should ensure that the seller EOUs, units in EPZs, EHTPs and STPs have been specifically authorised by the concerned authority to sell their goods in DTA and that the relative provisions of the Export and Import Policy and the terms and conditions of the permission granted by the concerned authority have been fully complied with.