Is MOOWR only for big companies or can MSMEs apply?

MOOWR is not only for big companies. MSMEs can also apply.

The Manufacturing and Other Operations in Warehouse (MOOWR) scheme is open to businesses of all sizes, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. There is no minimum turnover, no minimum investment threshold, and no scale requirement prescribed under the scheme, which makes it equally accessible to MSMEs.

MSMEs can import raw materials, components, consumables, or even capital goods into a bonded warehouse without paying customs duty upfront. This significantly reduces working capital pressure, which is often a major challenge for smaller businesses. Duty is payable only when goods are cleared into the domestic market, and if the goods are exported, the duty is not payable at all.

The compliance requirements under MOOWR are also relatively practical. While businesses must maintain stock records, install basic security systems like CCTV, and file periodic returns, the process is simpler compared to other export incentive schemes that involve strict export obligations and timelines.

In short, MOOWR is a scale neutral scheme. MSMEs with import intensive operations can benefit just as much as large corporations, making it a powerful tool for cost reduction, cash flow management, and competitive growth.

Learn more about MOOWR scheme at https://www.jparks.co/services/apply-for-moowr-scheme/.