Export Obligation (EODC) Countdown Tracker
Obligation periods follow DGFT Foreign Trade Policy (Advance Authorization/DFIA generally 18 months, extendable; EPCG up to 6 years). Confirm with your authorization.
Track the export obligation discharge deadline for your Advance Authorization, DFIA or EPCG authorizations. Avoid DGFT penalty and interest by monitoring your discharge window in real-time. Free tool for Indian exporters.
Authorization Details
Enter your DGFT authorization details to calculate the exact EODC deadline.
EODC Discharge Support
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EODC Compliance Countdown
Live countdown to your export obligation discharge deadline under DGFT Foreign Trade Policy.
Saved Authorization Pipeline
| Auth No. | Scheme | Deadline | Days Left | Obligation | Action |
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How it’s calculated
Formula: EODC deadline = Issue date + export obligation period (Advance Authorization and DFIA: 18 months; EPCG: 72 months). Days left = Deadline − today. % of time elapsed = (Now − Issue date) ÷ (Deadline − Issue date) × 100.
Example: An Advance Authorization issued on 1 April 2026 has an obligation due by 30 September 2027.
What it means: Green (≥90 days left) means you are comfortably within the window; amber (30–90 days) is the review stage — start linking shipping bills; red (<30 days or passed) is critical, and DGFT interest and penalty can apply. The EODC application is filed only after the obligation is discharged, so track every authorization in the pipeline below.
What is EODC and Why It Matters for Indian Exporters
EODC (Export Obligation Discharge Certificate) is the document issued by DGFT when the export obligation attached to an Advance Authorization, DFIA or EPCG authorization is fulfilled and verified. Under the Foreign Trade Policy, every duty-exemption authorization carries a mandatory export obligation that must be discharged within a specified period.
Advance Authorization and DFIA schemes generally require obligation discharge within 18 months of issue (extendable). EPCG requires discharge within 6 years. If the obligation is not discharged in time, the exporter becomes liable to pay the exempted duties along with interest and penalties under the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992.
This tracker helps you monitor each authorization's discharge window so you can plan exports, apply for extensions proactively, and file your EODC application on the DGFT portal before the clock runs out.
How to Use This EODC Tracker — Step-by-Step
1. Enter authorization details — authorization number, scheme type, and issue date. The obligation period auto-fills (18 months for AA/DFIA, 72 for EPCG) and stays adjustable.
2. Add the obligation value — enter the export obligation value in your currency (USD, EUR, GBP, INR or AED).
3. Check your deadline — see the live countdown, progress bar and urgency banner (safe, warning, critical or overdue).
4. Save to tracker — store multiple authorizations locally in your browser (no server upload) and track them side by side.
5. Export or share — download a CSV report, print the report, or share a summary with your team, CA or DGFT consultant via WhatsApp.
Common EODC Issues & How to Resolve Them
1. Obligation Period Expiring with Pending Exports
Apply for an extension on the DGFT portal before the deadline. AA/DFIA can be extended by 6 months at a time (up to 24 months) with the applicable extension fee.
2. Value Mismatch in Fulfilment
The total FOB value of exports must meet or exceed the export obligation value. If exports fall short, duty with interest is payable on the shortfall.
3. Blocking of Future Authorizations
Pending or overdue EODC can delay new Advance Authorizations and other DGFT benefits. Keep this tracker updated and file discharge promptly after fulfilling the obligation.