Streamlined APEDA REGISTRATION · Export & Trade Licenses

Streamlined APEDA REGISTRATION · Export & Trade Licenses

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Here's What You'll Need

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  • Document Name
  • Notes / Format
  • Document Name
  • Notes / Format
  • IEC (Import Export Code) Certificate
  • Valid IEC certificate issued by DGFT - mandatory prerequisite for APEDA registration
  • Company / Business PAN Card
  • Entity PAN · JPG or PDF
  • GST Registration Certificate
  • Valid GSTIN - required for the APEDA application
  • Bank Certificate with SWIFT Code
  • Certificate from your bank confirming the bank account used for export remittances, with SWIFT/IBAN code
  • Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed
  • Business entity registration proof · PDF
  • Cancelled Cheque of Business Bank Account
  • For bank account verification during the APEDA portal application

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Overview - apeda registration export trade licenses Registration

What is it?

APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Registration is mandatory for all exporters of products falling under the APEDA Act, 1985 - known as Scheduled Products. APEDA is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry promoting agri-food product exports from India.

Scheduled products

Fruits & vegetables (fresh and processed), meat and meat products, poultry products, dairy products, cereals and cereal products, confectionery, groundnuts, pickles and chutneys, guar gum, floriculture products, and others - listed in the Schedule to the APEDA Act.

What RCMC is

Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) - the certificate issued after APEDA registration that serves as proof of export authorisation for scheduled products and is required for many export incentives.

Benefits unlocked

Market development assistance, subsidised participation in international trade fairs, APEDA quality development programs, cold chain infrastructure subsidies, and access to APEDA's global buyer network and trade missions.

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Who Usually Requires This?

The APEDA REGISTRATION · Export & Trade Licenses solution matches perfectly with these profiles:

  • Profile
  • Why It Applies
  • Profile
  • Why It Applies
  • Exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables
  • All exporters of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables require APEDA RCMC as a mandatory prerequisite before exporting any scheduled product.
  • Meat, poultry, and dairy product exporters
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  • Processed food product exporters
  • Companies exporting packaged and processed food products - snacks, pickles, sauces, confectionery, cereal products - must hold APEDA registration.
  • Organic food exporters
  • Exporters of certified organic agricultural products require APEDA registration and must be registered under the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) - administered by APEDA.
  • Floriculture and horticulture exporters
  • Exporters of flowers, ornamental plants, and horticulture products require APEDA registration and must comply with plant quarantine requirements.
  • First-time agri exporters
  • Any business beginning agri-food export operations must obtain APEDA RCMC before their first export shipment - it is a mandatory customs documentation requirement for scheduled products.
  • ✅ WHY DO YOU NEED THIS
  • Key Benefit
  • Explanation
  • Key Benefit
  • Explanation
  • Mandatory for Export of Scheduled Products
  • Exporting scheduled agricultural products without APEDA registration is a violation of the APEDA Act - and customs documentation will be rejected without a valid RCMC.
  • Required for Export Incentive Claims
  • Export incentive schemes like RODTEP, Advance Authorisation, and duty drawback for agricultural products require APEDA RCMC as a supporting document.
  • Access to APEDA Market Development Assistance
  • APEDA-registered exporters can claim subsidies for: participation in international food exhibitions (Anuga, SIAL, Gulfood), market surveys, product development, and packaging improvement.
  • Required by International Buyers
  • International food importers and supermarket chains in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia require APEDA RCMC as proof of your authorisation to export Indian agri-food products.
  • PROCESS
  • Step Name
  • What Happens
  • Timeline
  • Step 1
  • Eligibility & Product Check
  • We verify that your export products fall under the APEDA Scheduled Products list and confirm your IEC and GST details for the application.
  • Step 2
  • Application Preparation
  • We prepare the APEDA RCMC application with all required details - company profile, bank account, export products, and IEC number.
  • Days 1–2
  • Step 3
  • Online Application Filing
  • We submit the application on the APEDA online portal (apedaserv.org) along with all supporting documents and payment of the APEDA registration fee.
  • Days 2–3
  • Step 4
  • RCMC Issuance
  • APEDA processes the application and issues the RCMC (Registration cum Membership Certificate) with your APEDA registration number - typically within 3–7 working days.
  • Days 3–7

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Expected Additional Levies

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