DGFT Merchandise Exports From India Scheme (MEIS) Scheme
Organisation : Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
Facility Name : Merchandise Exports From India Scheme (MEIS) Scheme
Applicable Country : India
Website : https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=meis
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What is Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) Scheme
A scheme designed to provide rewards to exporters to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and associated costs. The Duty Credit Scrips and goods imported/ domestically procured against them shall be freely transferable.
Related / Similar Facility : DGFT Service Exports From India Scheme (SEIS) Scheme
The Duty Credit Scrips can be used for:
(i) Payment of Basic Customs Duty and Additional Customs Duty specified under sections 3(1), 3(3) and 3(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 for import of inputs or goods, including capital goods, as per DoR Notification, except items listed in Appendix 3A.
(ii) Payment of Central excise duties on domestic procurement of inputs or goods,
(iii) Payment of Basic Customs Duty and Additional Customs Duty specified under Sections 3(1), 3(3) and 3(5) of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975 and fee as per paragraph 3.18 of this Policy.
Objective of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)
Objective of the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) is to promote the manufacture and export of notified goods/ products.
Pre-Requisites For Applying For MEIS Scheme
To apply for MEIS scheme, an IEC is required. Other pre-requisites as mentioned in the Chapter 3 of Foreign Trade Policy and Hand book of Procedures may be referred.
Services Under Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)
View Ownership: View the ownership of the scrips.
Record Scrip Transfer Information: Record the scrip transfer information.
License Status at Customs : Check the license status at Customs from here.
FAQ On Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)
What is SEIS?
SEIS Scheme, under the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, provides for a mechanism under which service providers who had provided any of the eligible notified services [as in Appendix 3D] in a financial year are entitled for certain benefits. Benefits are in the nature of duty-free credit scrip which can be used for payment of basic customs duty and certain other duties. These scrips are also freely transferable
What are the prerequisites of filing application for Service Exports from India Scheme?
** Importer/Exporter needs to register on DGFT Website
** Link the existing IEC (For more details please see IEC section FAQ’s)
** Register the DSC or Register for Aadhaar E-sign under My Dashboard > View and Register Digital Signatures Token
** Then Importer/Exporter may apply for Service Exports from India Scheme under Services > SEIS.
How many invoices can be attached to single SEIS Application?
There is no limit on number of invoices in a single application.
Where will I get notified for my application of Service Exports from India Scheme?
Service Exports from India Scheme notification goes on Email ID and Mobile Number registered under IEC.
How will I get to know that whether my payment is Successful or Unsuccessful?
Once the payment is processed, you will get the e-payment receipt which shows the transaction status. The application status can be tracked using ‘Track Status’ and Receipt could again be printed. You can also check the status of your payment through Services >> View IEC Related Details >> Payment Status for an Application by providing application reference number and IEC code.
Will I receive refund for the application fee payment if I withdraw application after submission?
There is no provision for a refund in case you withdraw your application
What will I do if my application is communicated to be deficient?
DGFT Officer shall mark your application as deficient if any deficiency is found in the application. You can respond to the deficiency of your application under my dashboard >> submitted application >> type of scheme “SEIS “>> type of sub scheme “Apply for SEIS – ANF 3D” >> Search >> Action button >> Respond to Deficiency.
You can view the reason of deficiency and deficiency letter against your application in submitted application. You can make the amendment in the application or you can respond to deficiency with remarks and supporting documents.