COMPARE · MOOWR vs EOU
MOOWR vs EOU.
The Export Oriented Unit scheme and MOOWR both help importers, but they carry very different commitments.
SIDE BY SIDE
MOOWR compared with EOU.
ASPECT
MOOWR
EOU
Export obligation
None
Positive net foreign exchange obligation
Location
Any factory in India
Designated EOU premises
Duty on domestic sale
Paid on clearance from bond
Applicable with conditions
Investment threshold
None
Minimum investment criteria
Flexibility
High; domestic or export
Export-oriented by design
Best for
Mixed domestic and export units
Committed export manufacturers
A general comparison for orientation, not legal advice. The right route depends on your specific operation, which is exactly what a feasibility assessment settles.