Export & Import
Export & Import Certifications Details
Baldha Associates specializes in providing complete legal and compliance support for businesses engaged in Export and Import activities:
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1. Import Export Code (IEC)
- Description: Mandatory registration code for any person or company involved in importing or exporting goods/services from India.
- Compliance: No business can import or export without obtaining IEC from DGFT.
- Use: Required by Exporters, Importers, and Businesses involved in International Trade.
- Validity: Lifetime (with mandatory annual update).
- Issuing Authority: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
2. RCMC Registration (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate)
- Description: Certificate issued by Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) for exporters to avail benefits under Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).
- Compliance: Exporters must register with the relevant Export Promotion Council based on their product category.
- Use: Essential for Export Incentives, Export Subsidies, and various Government Schemes.
- Validity: 5 years (renewable).
- Issuing Authority: Authorized Export Promotion Councils like APEDA, EEPC, FIEO, etc.
3. ICEGATE Registration (Indian Customs EDI Gateway)
- Description: Online platform for filing customs documents electronically with Indian Customs.
- Compliance: Mandatory for electronic submission of Shipping Bills, Bills of Entry, Customs Duty Payments, etc.
- Use: Exporters, Importers, Custom House Agents (CHAs) for smooth logistics and customs clearance.
- Validity: Lifetime (with active use and updated KYC).
- Issuing Authority: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Government of India.
4. DGFT Certification
- Description: Refers to various certificates issued by DGFT under the Foreign Trade Policy like Advance Authorization, EPCG Authorization, Status Holder Certificates, etc.
- Compliance: Exporters must comply with scheme-specific conditions and reporting.
- Use: Availing of duty exemption, reduced import duty, export promotion benefits.
- Validity: Depends on the specific scheme (generally 12 months to 36 months).
- Issuing Authority: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.
5. Customs Bonded Warehouse License
- Description: License to operate a bonded warehouse where imported goods can be stored without payment of customs duty until cleared for home consumption or re-export.
- Compliance: Maintain records of goods stored, submit periodical returns, follow customs regulations strictly.
- Use: Importers who want to defer duty payment, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), 100% Export Units.
- Validity: 1 year (renewable annually).
- Issuing Authority: Commissioner of Customs (under CBIC).
6. BIS Certification for Exports
- Description: Certification confirming that exported goods meet Indian or specific foreign standards (especially for products like electricals, machinery, steel, etc.).
- Compliance: Product must conform to prescribed Indian or applicable international standards.
- Use: Exporters of products requiring mandatory quality certification to foreign countries.
- Validity: 2 years (renewable).
- Issuing Authority: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Government of India.
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