DGFT Services

List of Services

• Digital Signature

  Export and Import Organizations (EXIM organizations) can apply for licenses online which means that they can also file accompanying documents electronically on the DGFT website. A Digital Signature Certificate ensures authenticity of the document. Know More Digital Signature

• Importer Exporter Code (IEC)

  Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a 10-character unique alpha-numeric number allotted to a person / entity. It is mandatory for undertaking any export/import activities including services exports. The entity will not be eligible for any benefits without valid IEC. Know More IEC

• Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)

  Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) is a required document for the following purposes:

  • To Import / Export of items in ITC (HS) except Restricted Items
  • To claim benefits / concessions under Foreign Trade Policy.

  An RCMC is issued by any one of the Authorized Export Promotion Councils (EPC) Know More RCMC

• Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG)

  The objective of the EPCG scheme is to enhance India’s manufacturing capabilities and improve the quality and quantity of products being exported from India. The scheme mainly benefits manufactures who want to expand their business outside India Know More EPCG

• Advance Authorization

  The Advance Authorization Scheme allows import of inputs (raw materials) without any duty payment at Customs. These inputs have to be physically incorporated in the product (after making normal allowance for wastage) which is going Know More Advance Authorization

• GST Refund for capital goods purchased under Indigenous EPCG

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• Free Sales Certificate

  A Free Sale and Commerce Certificate is a certificate issued for export of any other item which is not restricted or prohibited for export confirming that the product is freely sold in the country but without any indication that the product is evaluated for safety and efficacy and is registered for use in the country. Know More Free Sale Certificate

• Certificate of Origin (COO)

  The Certificate of Origin (COO) contains information regarding the product, its destination, and the country from where it originates and is commonly used in international trade. COO is essential for exporters / importers to prove the origin of the product Know More COO

• Restricted Licence (Import & Export)
  From time-to-time Govt. imposes restrictions on import / export of items. These restrictions help the Govt. to regulate the flow of goods coming in and going out of the country and gain control of the supply and demand problems for those goods. Know More Restricted Licence
• Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP)

  The Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) is a scheme that has recently been rolled out by the government of India, to provide reimbursements of any tax, duty, or levy paid by the exporters while exporting goods from India. Know More RODTEP Scheme

• Status House Certificate

  The status- holder position is allotted to the exporters of goods and services depending upon certain level of export performance achieved by them. The exporters of goods/service who hold valid importer-exporter code no. (IEC) may apply to Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for the recognition as ‘status- holder’ viz Know More status house certificate

• Duty Free Import Authorization (DFIA)

  DFIA scheme was introduced on 1st May 2006 in place of the Duty-Free Replenishment (DFRC) scheme, and it is similar to the Advance Authorisation Scheme with certain differences. The license issued under the DFIA scheme allows duty-free import Know More DFIA

• Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipments and Technologies declaration (SCOMET)
  There are Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipments and Technologies which have multiple usages. The End-use may sometimes be used to create weapons of mass destruction. These items are called dual use items and in India they are classified as SCOMET items. Know More SCOMET
• PIMS

  This system has been introduced by DGFT on 25th may, 2022 through its notification number 11/2015-2020. Under this system importers of paper and paper products have to submit advance information in an online system and obtain an automatic Registration Number. Importers shall have to enter the Registration Number and expiry date of Registration in the Bill of Entry to enable Customs for clearance of consignment. Without this number the import of paper and paper products is prohibited under the import policy. Know More PIMS