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Compliance & Registrations

IEC, RCMC, AEO, HS classification and the customs filings every exporter depends on.

Compliance in export is less about a single approval and more about a set of identifiers that have to agree with each other. Your IEC, your RCMC, the HS code on your shipping bill and the description on your invoice all describe the same consignment, and when one of them disagrees, the consignment is what stops.

This category explains each registration and filing on its own: what it authorises, who issues it, how long it takes, what it costs, and how it connects to the others. HS classification gets particular attention because it is the single field with the widest downstream effect — it drives duty, incentive eligibility and destination-market treatment simultaneously.

Exporter completing IEC code registration on the DGFT portal — ExportCRM
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IEC Code Registration in India: Complete 2026 Guide for Exporters

The Importer-Exporter Code is the one registration you cannot export without. This guide covers what an IEC is, how to apply on the DGFT portal, the documents you need, the annual updation rule that deactivates codes, and how to modify, surrender or fix one.

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Exporter applying for RCMC registration with an Export Promotion Council — ExportCRM
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RCMC Registration for Indian Exporters: Complete 2026 Guide

An RCMC is what makes an exporter eligible for most Foreign Trade Policy benefits. This guide explains what an RCMC is, which Export Promotion Council issues yours, how to apply on the DGFT common portal, and what the certificate actually gets you.

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Exporter classifying a product under the ITC(HS) tariff — ExportCRM
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HS Code Classification for Indian Exporters: A Practical 2026 Guide

Your HS code decides your duty, your incentive rate, your licensing status and your paperwork. This guide explains how the eight-digit ITC(HS) code is built, how to classify a product correctly, and what happens when you get it wrong.

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Exporter preparing an AEO certification application with process documentation — ExportCRM
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AEO Certification in India: Is It Worth It for Your Export Business?

Authorised Economic Operator status is India's trusted-trader programme, offering faster clearance, deferred duty and lower examination rates. This guide explains the AEO tiers, what the application actually demands, and which exporters genuinely benefit.

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