DEPB Scheme

Government has withdrawn DEPB Scheme with effect from 1.10.2011. It was decided that revised duty drawback rates are extended to items which were in the DEPB Scheme. The Duty Drawback Scheme, which was announced for the year 2011-12 on 20.9.2011 (effective from 1.10.2011) has 1096 new items. The Scheme was earlier extended for a further period of 3 months from 30.6.2011, i.e., upto 30.9.2011 so as to facilitate a smooth transition once the DEPB Scheme is phased out. Government has received requests from various industries for extension of DEPB Scheme. The decision to phase out DEPB has not been reconsidered.