DGFT REGISTRATION ( RCMCs)

What is DGFT Registrations?

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DGFT stands for Directorate General of Foreign Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. DGFT Registrations typically refers to obtaining an IEC (Import Export Code), which is mandatory for businesses involved in import or export of goods and services from India.

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Types of Registrations Covered Under DGFT Portal Registrations:​

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1. Agricultural & Processed Food Products

   • Issued by: APEDA (Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)

2. Marine Products

   • Issued by: MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority)

3. Spices

   • Issued by: Spices Board of India

4. Handicrafts

   • Issued by: Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)

5. Textiles & Apparel

   • Issued by: AEPC (Apparel Export Promotion Council)

6. Engineering Goods

   • Issued by: EEPC India (Engineering Export Promotion Council)

7. Chemicals & Allied Products

   • Issued by: CAPEXIL

8. Gems & Jewellery

   • Issued by: GJEPC (Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council)

9. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

   • Issued by: PHARMEXCIL (Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council)

10. Services Sector

    • Issued by: Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC)

11. Plastics

    • Issued by: PLEXCONCIL (Plastics Export Promotion Council)

12. Cashew

    • Issued by: CEPCI (Cashew Export Promotion Council of India)

13. Tea, Coffee, Rubber

    • Issued by: Respective Commodity Boards

14. Multiple Products / Multi-sector

    • Issued by: FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations) — for multi-product exporters