EPCG Direct Import Explained

Thinking of importing machinery for your factory? The EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) scheme lets you bring in capital goods at zero basic customs duty — but only if you understand the export obligation that comes with it. In this video, we break down how EPCG direct import actually works under FTP 2023: eligibility, the ANF-5A application, bond execution, Bill of Entry filing, installation certification timelines, block-wise export obligations, extensions, composition fees, and how to close the file with an EODC. Whether you're a manufacturer exporter, merchant exporter, or service provider, here's everything you need to know before you apply — and where most people trip up.