Procedure to be adopted for refund of 4% Special Additional

Procedure to be adopted for refund of 4% Special Additional Duty of Customs in pursuance of Notification No.102/2007-Customs dated 14.9.2007 –regarding.

CIRCULAR NO 6/2009-Cus.

Dated: February 9, 2009

Subject: Procedure to be adopted for refund of 4% Special Additional Duty of
Customs in pursuance of Notification No.102/2007-Customs dated 14.9.2007 –
regarding.

Reference is invited to Board Circular No. 6/2008 dated 28th April, 2008 regarding
the procedure to be adopted for refund of 4% Special Additional Duty of Customs
(4% CVD) in pursuance of Notification No.102/2007-Customs dated 14.9.2007. Vide
Para 7.3 of the said Circular, it was clarified that in case of 4% CVD having been paid
through DEPB Scrip, the amount eligible for refund should be re-credited on the
relevant DEPB Scrip.

2. Now, a reference has been received from DGFT that the facility extended to DEPB
scrip may also be extended to Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY),
Focus Product Schemes (FPS) and Focus Market Schemes (FMS).

3. The matter has been examined in the Board and it has been decided that in case of 4% CVD having been paid through VKGUY, FPS and FMS Scrips, the amount
eligible for refund should be re-credited on the relevant VKGUY, FPS and FMS Scrip.

4. In view of the above clarification, you are requested to kindly take further
necessary action in the matter.

5. A suitable Public Notice and Standing Order may be issued for the guidance of the
trade and staff. Difficulties faced, if any, in implementation of the Circular may be brought to the notice of the Board at an early date.

6. Hindi version will follow.

F. No. 401/104/2007-Cus.III
(M.M. Parthiban)
Director (Customs)