Export documentation list and export documentation process

New entrepreneur and manufacturer wants to export their product or wants to be a merchant exporter then you have to have knowledge of export documentation. So here we discuss the export related document list and how to prepare it. Well we will not discuss basic documents such as PAN card or Electricity bill copy for address proof, These are the common documents. Also this are basic necessary documents for exporting any goods, we will also not cover Invoice, Packing list, AWB/BL, Payment details. If you want to know about these documents then please mention it in the comment box. Without any delay let us come up on the documentation list.

1. IEC Code (import export code)
2. RCMC Certificate
3. GST Certificate 
4. Other government body/organization/agency certificate 

• IEC Code (import export code)

What is the importance of IEC certificate? 

If you want to import or export any product, then the IEC Code is mandatory. Without IEC Code you can not do international trade. IEC Code is an import export code which is issued by the government. It is a unique code of your firm or business for import and export. If you have a private limited firm then your company pan card would be IEC code. Not automatically but you have to apply for IEC code.

How to apply for IEC certificate?

 Any kind of firm or business can apply for IEC Code. To apply for the IEC Code you can visit the government website https://www.dgft.gov.in/ or you can hire an agent for it. You can login to the DGFT website and can apply IEC code. It is a very easy process. It costs 500 INR if you register IEC code on your own on DGFT and if you hire an agent then they may take 1000 or 2000 INR. 

What is the purpose of IEC Code?

The purpose of the IEC certificate is to monetize international trade activity and allow easy analysis of imported exported goods. And also easy to get benefit of government schemes and programs for the exporter/importer from IEC code. 

Where is it used in import/export ?

Practically it is used for custom clearance and closing the import/export transaction in a Bank.

• RCMC Certificate ( Registration-cum-membership certificate) 

Any exporter has to register in the RCMC board and have RCMC certificate for export goods and service. Well RCMC are the government body/agencies which are divided by product wise. For example , APEDA is a government organization for monitoring and promoting food products such as fruit-vegetables.  Like these major exported products have a government body/agency / organization. These RCMC boards provide RCMC certificate which are mandatory for export of any goods and service. Please check out the link below to get to know about all RCMC boards. 

https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/2T.pdf

• GST Certificate

Well it is also a very basic certificate for anyone who are doing business and everyone knows the uses of a GST certificate but additionally in export business you need a GST Certificate for port registration. 

• Other government body/organization/agency certificate 

Some goods need additional certificates in export and custom clearance processors. For example, agriculture and food products need a Phytosanitary certificate which is mandatory for custom clearance so other certificates can be different or not needed. It depends on the product.  

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