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ASEAN-India FTA (AIFTA) Certificate of Origin: Exporter Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Indian exporters can claim preferential import duty in ASEAN member countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore under the ASEAN-India FTA (AIFTA) by obtaining a preferential certificate of origin through the DGFT common digital platform. The goods must meet the agreement's rules of origin, such as being wholly obtained in India or meeting value addition and tariff change criteria, and the certificate is presented to customs in the importing country.

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Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) Certificate of Origin: Exporter Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Indian exporters can claim preferential import duty in APTA members including Bangladesh, China, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Laos and Mongolia under the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) by obtaining a preferential certificate of origin through the DGFT common digital platform. The goods must meet the agreement's rules of origin, such as being wholly obtained in India or meeting value addition and tariff change criteria, and the certificate is presented to customs in the importing country.

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GJEPC Membership (RCMC) for Gems and Jewellery Exporters

by Gaurav Kumar

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) issues Registration-cum-Membership Certificates (RCMC) to exporters of gems and jewellery. An RCMC is needed to claim Foreign Trade Policy benefits and access sector schemes and trade shows. Exporters apply online with their IEC and business documents.

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Sanitary Import Permit (SIP) for Livestock Products

by Gaurav Kumar

Importing livestock products such as meat, dairy, pet food, gelatin and animal-derived products into India generally requires a Sanitary Import Permit (SIP) from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying before shipment. The permit sets health conditions, and consignments undergo animal quarantine checks at the port before customs clearance.

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WPC ETA Approval for Wireless Devices: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Wireless products operating in delicensed frequency bands, such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices, need Equipment Type Approval (ETA) from the Wireless Planning and Coordination (WPC) wing of the Department of Telecommunications before import or sale. ETA is obtained through a self-declaration on the DoT portal backed by RF test reports from accredited labs. Devices in licensed bands need specific licences.

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IMEI Registration for Mobile Phone Imports: Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

Importers and manufacturers of mobile phones must register the IMEI numbers of their devices on the Department of Telecommunications' device registration portal before import or sale in India. Customs clearance requires the IMEI certificate, and the devices must also meet BIS, WPC and other applicable approvals.

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CHEMEXCIL Registration (RCMC) for Chemical Exporters

by Gaurav Kumar

CHEMEXCIL, the Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics and Dyes Export Promotion Council, issues RCMCs to exporters of products under its purview such as dyes, dye intermediates, basic inorganic and organic chemicals, cosmetics and toiletries. The RCMC enables exporters to claim Foreign Trade Policy benefits and join council activities.

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IVD Import Licence in India: CDSCO Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

In vitro diagnostic (IVD) devices such as test kits and reagents are regulated as medical devices under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. Importers need an import licence from CDSCO, applied for online with the manufacturer's details, free sale certificate, quality system certificates, device master file and performance evaluation data, based on the device's risk class.

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FIEO Registration (RCMC) for Exporters: Complete Guide

by Gaurav Kumar

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) issues Registration-cum-Membership Certificates (RCMC) to exporters, especially multi-product exporters and those whose products are not covered by a specific export promotion council. An RCMC is needed to claim many benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy and is applied for online with your IEC.

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Documents Required for IEC Registration: Checklist

by Gaurav Kumar

For an Import Export Code you need the PAN of the entity or proprietor, address proof of the business premises, a cancelled cheque or bank certificate in the entity's name, registration documents for firms and companies, and a DSC or Aadhaar-linked mobile for e-signing.

Documents Checklist

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IEC Annual Update and Compliance: What Exporters Must Do

by Gaurav Kumar

Every IEC holder must update or confirm IEC details on the DGFT portal between April and June every year, even with no changes. If not done, the IEC is deactivated and customs will not clear shipments. Changes to address, partners, directors or bank must be modified on the portal promptly.

Eligibility & Compliance

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IEC Registration Fees and Timeline: What It Costs

by Gaurav Kumar

The government fee for an Import Export Code is Rs 500, paid online on the DGFT portal. There is no renewal fee and the annual update is free. Straightforward applications are often approved the same day or within a few working days; delays usually come from mismatched PAN, bank or address details.

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