16 March 2013
If final product is exempt then you should follow procedure under notification no. 21/2004-CE(NT) dated 6.9.2004 to obtain rebate of duty paid on inputs.
20 July 2025
Great question! Here's the clarity on rebate/refund of excise duty on inputs used for exempted goods that are exported:
Key points: If your client manufactures exempted goods, excise duty is not payable on the final product. However, excise duty paid on inputs/raw materials used in manufacturing those exempted goods is eligible for rebate under Notification No. 21/2004-CE(NT) dated 6.9.2004. Export of exempted goods does not restrict your client from claiming rebate on excise duty paid on inputs. The rebate is allowed as inputs have duty paid, but the output is exempt. Regarding goods already exported: The rebate claim is typically made after manufacture and sale/export of exempted goods. So, even if goods were exported 6 months ago, your client can still file a rebate claim for excise duty paid on inputs used for that export. Timely filing is important — generally, the claim should be filed within a stipulated period (usually within 6 months to 1 year from the date of export or clearance, depending on the notification/rules). Procedure to claim rebate: File rebate claim in prescribed format with jurisdictional Central Excise Commissionerate as per Notification 21/2004-CE (NT). Submit documents such as: Proof of payment of excise duty on inputs Export documents like Shipping Bill, Export Invoice, H-form (if applicable) Manufacturer’s invoice for inputs Details of exempted goods manufactured and exported The rebate claim is processed, and after verification, the amount is refunded or adjusted. Summary: Export of exempted goods does not disallow rebate of excise duty paid on inputs. Rebate claims can be made even after export, subject to time limits. Follow Notification 21/2004-CE(NT) for detailed procedure.