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Global Trade Facilitation

Trade
Without
Borders.

From your first Import Export Code to navigating Trade Agreements, RCMC, IMS, and Packaging compliance — we manage every regulatory milestone of your global trade journey.

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Import Export
Code (IEC).

The Import Export Code is a 10-digit government-issued identifier mandatory for any business or individual engaged in import or export activity in India. Issued by DGFT under the Foreign Trade Policy, IEC is the foundational licence for all international trade.

IEC registration is a one-time, lifetime process. No annual renewal. We handle the complete DGFT portal filing, document preparation, and post-issuance AD Code registration.

3–5 Days

Typical Issuance Time

Lifetime

Valid — No Renewal

Sole Proprietors, Partnership Firms & Companies
E-commerce sellers exporting via courier
Manufacturers exporting finished goods
Service providers earning foreign remittance
NGOs receiving goods or donations from abroad

IEC Registration Process

  • 1 DSC / Aadhaar-based login on DGFT portal
  • 2 PAN-linked business profile & branch details
  • 3 Bank account verification & cancelled cheque upload
  • 4 IEC certificate downloaded & AD Code registered at customs

Documents Required

PAN Card of Entity
Aadhaar / Passport of Proprietor or Director
Business Registration Certificate
Bank Certificate or Cancelled Cheque
GST Registration (if applicable)
Preferential Access

Trade
Agreements.

India has signed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs), and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with several countries. Leveraging these correctly can reduce your import duties to near zero and open preferential market access for your exports.

SAFTA Certificate of Origin
ASEAN FTA Compliance
UAE CEPA Benefit Advisory
Japan CEPA Facilitation
GSP / DFIA Utilisation
Rules of Origin Advisory
SAFTA

South Asian Free Trade Area — zero or near-zero duty access across SAARC nations including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Nepal.

ASEAN FTA

Preferential tariff rates on thousands of products traded with ASEAN bloc covering 10 SE Asian nations.

UAE CEPA

Comprehensive Economic Partnership for Indian exporters — significant duty savings on gems, textiles, pharma & engineering goods.

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Export Promotion Councils

RCMC & Board Registration.

Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is mandatory for claiming export benefits, DGFT schemes, and duty drawback. We facilitate registrations with all major Export Promotion Councils and statutory boards.

APEDA

Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority — mandatory for agri-food exports.

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Spices Board

Mandatory for exporters of all spice varieties, oleoresins, and curry powders.

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MPEDA

Marine Products Export Development Authority — seafood, fish & aquaculture exports.

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CCI / TEXPROCIL

Cotton and textile sector councils for apparel and fabric exporters.

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EEPC India

Engineering Export Promotion Council for machinery, tools & engineering goods.

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FIEO / GJEPC

Federation of Indian Export Organisations & Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council.

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Why RCMC Matters for Your Business

Without RCMC, you cannot access DGFT schemes like Advance Authorisation, MEIS, RoDTEP, and duty drawback benefits. Our experts identify the correct council for your HS code and manage the entire membership filing.

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APEDA Certification.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) registration is mandatory for any business involved in the export of scheduled products (fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, honey, etc.).

  • Mandatory for 15+ scheduled product categories
  • Required for claiming export subsidies
  • Facilitates quality-standard branding
  • Essential for customs clearance of agri-goods
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Requirements

Valid Import Export Code (IEC)
Proof of Company Incorporation / Partnership Deed
Bank Certificate & Cancelled Cheque
List of Board of Directors/Partners
Profile of the Firm on Company Letterhead

IMS Filing Flow

Identify Restricted Category

Check if your import HS code is under QR / Steel / Chemical monitoring list.

Create DGFT Account

Business entity registers on DGFT portal with valid IEC.

File IMS Application

Submit import quantity, value, and port details before shipment.

Receive IMS Reference No.

Used at Customs for clearance — required for regulated goods.

Regulated Import Oversight

Import Monitoring
System (IMS).

The Import Monitoring System is a DGFT-mandated prior registration for certain sensitive import categories — including steel, chemicals, and quantitative restriction (QR) items. Without IMS registration, your shipment cannot clear Indian customs.

Mandatory for Steel, Chemical & QR Category Imports
Prior Registration Before Shipment Despatch
Prevents Costly Detention & Demurrage at Port
HS Code Classification & Applicability Check
Quarterly Monitoring Report Filing Support
Check IMS Applicability
Compliance at the Box

Packaging &
Labelling.

Incorrect packaging or labelling is the single most common cause of customs rejection and import bans. Indian regulations mandate specific declarations for weight, country of origin, importer details, BIS marks, and MRP for goods sold domestically after import.

We review your labels against Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, Food Safety & Standards Authority requirements, BIS CRS norms, and destination country regulations.

LMPC

Legal Metrology Packer/Importer Certificate

MSDS

Safety Data Sheet for Chemicals & Hazmat

BIS CRS

Electronics & IT Goods Compliance Mark

FSSAI

Food Label Approval for Imported Edibles

Mandatory Label Declarations (India)

  • Name & address of Indian Importer
  • Country of Origin / Made In declaration
  • Net quantity in metric units
  • Month & year of import / manufacture
  • MRP inclusive of all taxes
  • Customer care details for consumer goods

Common Rejection Reasons

Missing country of origin on label
MRP not printed in Indian Rupees
BIS mark absent on notified products
FSSAI number not pre-printed on food imports
MSDS not in English for chemical consignments
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From IEC registration to RCMC, Trade Agreement certificates, IMS compliance, and label reviews — we handle every step so you can focus on your business.

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