RCMC - Registration cum Membership Certificate
It's obvious, registering your business under multiple authorities has its own benefits. The same stands true about obtaining the Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC). The RCMC certificate authenticates an exporter who deals with products registered with an agency or authority of the government. The certificate is valid for five years. The RCMC is granted by any of the three bodies of Foreign Trade Policy i.e. an Export Promotion Council (EPC)/ Development Authority/ Commodity Board or any other competent authority.
These bodies are authorised to act as Registering Authorities by the DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade). There are currently 35 organisations that act as Registering Authorities. Exporters are compulsorily required to register with EPC citing their main line of business.
27 Export Promotion Councils
6 Commodity Boards
2 Development Authorities
RCMC is issued as a certificate proving that any particular exporter is registered with the relevant authority. It is a certificate issued by Export Promotional Councils or Commodity Board of India to authorize an exporter to export/import and avail various benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy. The sole purpose of these bodies maximize the growth exporters. They are divided into different sectors, each one responsible for a particular group of products.
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RCMC License
- Businesses looking to get RCMC License.
Preparation of Documents and filing with department
👉 Copy of the Partnership Deed in case of a Partnership Firm.
👉 Copy of the COI, MOA and AOA in case of a Company.
👉 Copy of the Trust Deed in case of a Trust.
👉 Details of the names, residential addresses, contact numbers and other relevant details of the Partners/Directors, as the case may be.
👉 For the manufacturing segment, copy of proof that the applicant is a manufacturer (SSI Registration, SIA Certification).
👉 Annual Membership Fees applicable to be paid via Demand Draft or Cheque payable, drawn in favor of “Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council” payable at New Delhi.
RCMC is necessary to avail the following benefits
RCMC is necessary to avail the following benefits
👉 Authorization to export or import any item.
👉 Benefits and concessions under the FTP including –
a) Advanced License.
b) Duty Drawback Scheme.
c) Deemed Export Benefit.
d) Duty-Free Import Authorization (DFIA) Scheme.
e) RODTEP Scheme.
f) Zero duty Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme.
g) Any other licenses to import or export.
h) At the time of export, no need for a Bank Guarantee.
i) Access to Trade Fairs and Catalogue Shows in India and abroad.
j) Access through foreign companies to buyer-seller matching.
Registration Procedure of RCMC
Registration Procedure of RCMC
Form ANF – 2C is the application form that needs to be filled in and submitted with the ESC. It will comprise of the following details:-
1. Name and Address of the concerned Export Promotion Council.
2. Name of the Applicant.
3. Registered Office Address of the Applicant.
4. Name and Address of branches (if any).
5. Import Export Code number and details.
6. Export House Certificate number.
7. Product for which registration is sought.
8. Declare the main line of business.
Documents to be Submitted along with RCMC Registration Form
Documents to be Submitted along with RCMC Registration Form
👉 Copy of the Partnership Deed in case of a Partnership Firm.
👉 Copy of the COI, MOA and AOA in case of a Company.
👉 Copy of the Trust Deed in case of a Trust.
👉 Details of the names, residential addresses, contact numbers and other relevant details of the Partners/Directors, as the case may be.
👉 For the manufacturing segment, copy of proof that the applicant is a manufacturer (SSI Registration, SIA Certification).
👉 Annual Membership Fees applicable to be paid via Demand Draft or Cheque payable, drawn in favor of “Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council” payable at New Delhi.
Under Which EPC/ Commodity Board The Exporter Has To Register?
Under Which EPC/ Commodity Board The Exporter Has To Register?
How to Apply for RCMC License in India?
How to Apply for RCMC License in India?
A duly filled application with the Export Promotional Council (EPC) will be filed using Form ANF 2C. The exporter can be registered under two categories; Merchant exporter and Manufacturing Exporter. If an exporter chooses the option of manufacturing exporter, he will have to submit proof of that.
Further, the following points may be helpful to the exporter regarding RCMC registration:
👉 In case an export product is not covered by export promotional council/Commodity Board etc. RCMC, in such a case, shall be obtained from FIEO (Federation of Indian Exporters Organisation).
👉 In case of multi-product exporters not registered with any EPC, or where the line of business is yet to be settled, then the exporter shall have an option to obtain RCMC from FIEO.
👉 Prospective / potential exporters may also, on application, register and become an associate member of an EPC.
Registration Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC)
Registration Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC)
Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) means a certificate of registration and membership granted by an Export Promotion Council/ Commodity Board/ Development Authority or other competent authority as prescribed in FTP or Handbook of Procedures. There are 37 such Promotion Councils/Board/Authority that is authorized to issue RCMC.
A Person Applying For
A Person Applying For
(a) An Authorisation to import/export (except items) listed as Restricted items in ITC(HS)or
(b) Any other benefit or concession under FTP must furnish or upload complete information in the importer-exporter profile on DGFT's website the RCMC granted by a competent authority by the procedure specified in HBP unless exempted explicitly under FTP. Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices(CRES) issued by 'Spices board' will be considered as RCMC under Foreign Trade Policy.
Procedures
An exporter engaged in export business can become a member of Export Promotion Councils/Board/Authority. The prospective members must apply the prescribed application form with the prescribed fee to the concerned Promotion council/ Board/ Authority. The RCMC can be issued as a merchant exporter, manufacturer exporter or merchant-cum-manufacturer exporter as per the document submitted. Now online registration procedure for RCMC is also available on the concerned export promotion council/board/authority web page.
How & Where We Assist You
👉 Preparation and filing of application with the concerned Export Promotion Council/Commodity Board/Development Authority or other competent authority.
👉 And obtaining RCMC
RCMC Fees Chart for Different Sectors
| Sl No | Export Promotion Council/Commodity Board | Main Line of Business | Fees Description | Govt Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) | Readymade Garments | 13,570/- | |
| 2 | Basic Chemicals Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council | Panel - I : Dyes and Dye Intermediates, Panel - II : Basic Inorganic & Organic Chemicals, Agrochemicals, Panel - III : Cosmetics, Soaps, Toiletries & Essential Oils, Panel - IV : Speciality Chemicals, Lubricants And Castor oil | Manufacturer Exporter ( Zero Export Turnover) rn(Rs. 1000/- Membership Fee + Rs. 500/- Entrance Fee) ( Upload Last three Financial Year NIL CA Certified Export Turnover on CA letterhead.) | 1,770/- |
| Merchant Exporter ( F.Y. Export Turnover in Rs. 0 - 10 Lacs)rn(Rs. 6500/- Membership Fee + Rs. 3500/- Entrance Fee) ( Upload Last three Financial Year CA Certified Export Turnover on CA letterhead ) | 11,800/- | |||
| Manufacturer Exporter ( F.Y. Export Turnover in Rs 0. - 10 Lacs.)(Rs. 6500/- Membership Fee + Rs. 2000/- Entrance Fee) ( Upload Last three Financial Year CA Certified Export Turnover on CA letterhead.) | 10,030/- | |||
| Large Scale Manufacturer Exporter ( Zero Export Turnover) (Rs. 6500/- Membership Fee + Rs. 10500/- Entrance Fee) (Upload Last three Financial Year CA Certified Export Turnover on CA letterhead.) | 20,060/- | |||
| 3 | Carpet Export Promotion Council | Handknotted Carpets/Rugs Hand-woven Carpets/Rugs Hand tufted Carpets/Rugs Hand Felted Carpets/Rugs Other Hand-made Floor Coverings, Handmade Carpets / Rugs and other floor coverings excluding machine made floor coverings | Fees for New Exporters with Export Performance up to Rs 50.00 lakhs during the last financial year (with INR 2000 as entrance fee) | 4,720/- |
| 4 | Capexil | Chemical and Allied Products , Animal By-products , Automobile Tyres & Tube , Books, Publishing & Printing , Bulk Minerals & Ores , Cement, Clinkes & Asbestos , Cement, Clinkes & Asbestos Cement products , Ceramics & Refractories , Glass & Glasswares , Granites, Natural Stones & Explosives , Graphite Electrodes & Explosives , Misc. Products such as : Gambier Extracts/Myrobalam Extracts/ Cutch Extracts/ Other dyeing & tanning extracts, Fire works, Safety Matches, Activated Carbon, Cocoanut shell Charcoal, Superphosphates Urea, Other Chemical Fertilizers, Hard Aggregates for Floor , Ossein, Glue & Gelatine , Paints & Allied Products , Paper, Board & Paper Products , Plywood & Allied Products , Processed Minerals , Rubber Manufactured Products | Fee for Small Scale Manufacturer Exporter (MSME) | 4,720/- |
| Fee for Medium & Large Scale Manufacturer Exporter (MSME) | 7,080/- | |||
| Fee for Each Additional Panel (Every Year) | 1,180/- | |||
| 5 | Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council | Raw Cotton Cotton Yarn Cotton Fabrics Cotton Madeups | Registered Textile Exporter (RTE) - [Entrance fees Rs.3,000/- + Membership fees Rs. 8,000/- + GST @18% = Total Rs.12,980/-] | 12,980/- |
| 6 | Council for Leather Exports | Leather, Leather Products and Footwear | New Membership Fee for exporters with Turnover below 15 Lakhs INR in the previous financial year | 10,030/- |
| Fee for new MSME members | 1,180/- | |||
| 7 | Engineering Export Promotion Council | Machineries and equipments; Motor Vehicles; Automobile Components; Bicycles, Cycle Components and Accessories; Two Wheelers and Three Wheelers; Internal Combustion Engines, Compressors and parts thereof; Pumps all types; Electric and Home Appliances; Hand and Machine Tools; Medical, Surgical and Other Instruments; Prime Iron & Steel and Products Thereof; Non-ferrous Metals and Products Thereof; Railway Rolling Stock and Components; Builders Hardware; Project Exports; Mica & other Mineral based products; Miscellaneous Manufacturers Engineering Products not specified elsewhere. | [Yearly Membership Subscription(New)-5500/-+Admission Fees-2000/-]+18%GST [Payable Amount for regularizing Membership (Revival Fees)-5500/-+Re-admission Fees-2000/-]+ 18%GST | 8,850/- 8,850/- |
| 8 | Electronics & Computer Software | Consumer Electronics , Electronics Components , Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) , Strategic Electronics , Electronics Instruments , IT Hardware , Security Equipments , Test and Measuring Equipments , Computer Software , ITeS , BPO / KPO related Services , Office Equipments , Medical Electronics Equipments , GAMING AND ANIMATION | Export is less than or equal to Rs. 10 Lakh in preceding year | 10,030/- |
| 9 | Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts | Handicrafts | For New Applicant Membersrn(Annual membership Charges of Rs. 5,000 plus One Time Entrance fee of Rs. 2,500) | 8,850/- |
| 10 | Export Promotion Council for EOU & SEZ | Multi Product | Membership Fees for EOU Units Having Export Turnover up to INR 5 Crores | 5,900/- |
| Membership Fees for EOU Units Having Export Turnover above INR 5 Crores to INR 25 Crores | 11,800/- | |||
| Membership Fees for EOU Units Having Export Turnover INR 25 Crores and above | 17,700/- | |||
| Membership Fees for SEZ Units Having Export Turnover up to INR 5 Crores | 5,000/- | |||
| Membership Fees for SEZ Units Having Export Turnover above INR 5 Crores to INR 25 Crores | 10,000/- | |||
| Membership Fees for SEZ Units Having Export Turnover INR 25 Crores and above | 15,000/- | |||
| New Developer & Co Developer (One time admission fee + Yearly Membership Subscription for Big SEZ Developers & Co Developer above 1000 hectares land) | 70,000/- | |||
| New Developer & Co Developer (One time admission fee + Yearly Membership Subscription for small SEZ Developers & Co Developer below 1000 hectares land) | 35,000/- | |||
| 11 | Federation of Indian Export Organisation | Multi Product Group , Multi Services Group , Status Holder , Residual Products , Residual Services , Multi Product and Services Group | Issuance of e-RCMC under Multi Product Group Category for One Financial Year | 9,440/- |
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Category for One Financial Year | 11,750/- | |||
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Export Oriented Unit (100% EOU) Category for One Financial Year | 13,275/- | |||
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Multi Product Group Category for Two Financial Years | 17,700/- | |||
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Category for Two Financial Years | 22,500/- | |||
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Export Oriented Unit (100% EOU) Category for Two Financial Years | 25,370/- | |||
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Multi Product Group Category for Three Financial Years | 24,721/- | |||
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Category for Three Financial Years | 31,638/- | |||
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Export Oriented Unit (100% EOU) Category for Three Financial Years | 35,651/- | |||
| Issuance of e-RCMC under Multi Product Group Category for Four Financial Years | 32,568/- | |||
| 12 | Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council | Gems & Jewellery | 5,900/- | |
| 13 | Handloom Export Promotion Council | All Handloom Products like: Fabrics, Home Furnishings, Carpets, Floor coverings etc. | NEW MEMBERSHIP 2023-24 (WEAVER CATEGORY) | 1,180/- |
| ADMISSION & SUBSCRIPTION FEE FOR NEW ENROLLMENT 2023-24 | 8,260/- | |||
| 14 | Indian Oil Seeds & Produce EPC | Oilseeds & Edible Oils | New Membership fee for Ordinary Member (Entrance fee - INR 25000 and Annual Membership Subscription - INR 15000) | 47,200/- |
| Entrance Fee is INR 17500 and Annual Subscription Fee is INR 10000 | 32,450/- | |||
| 15 | The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council | Silk Council has been mandated to do business in respect of all segments of textiles which has been classified in ITC HS Categories 50, 52, 57, 58, 61, 62 & 63 which denotes to all product profiles - Silk Garments, Made-ups, High Fashion Accessories, Scarves, Mufflers, Fabrics, Sarees, Silk Carpets & Miniatures, Silk Cushion Covers, Silk Home Furnishings, Silk Blend Products, Silk Skirts, silk shawl Tops, kids wear, Jackets, Bags, Trousers, evening & beach wear | For New RCMC Certificate Fee Rs. 7000 Plus one time registration fee Rs. 1000 Plus GST. | 9,440/- |
| 16 | Jute Products Development & EPC | Jute and Jute Diversified Products | New Membership Subs Charges Rs.6500 plus RCMC Charges Rs. 2600 plus Onetime Admission Fee Charges Rs. 1300 | 12,272/- |
| Amendment Fee | 1,180/- | |||
| Duplicate RCMC | 1,180/- | |||
| 17 | Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council | Bulk Drugs and its Intermediates , Formulations , Pharmaceutical Products , Herbal , Ayurvedic , Surgical Products , Pharmaceutical Services R & D , Homeopathic Medicines , Biotech Products , Diagnostics , Unani | For NEW RCMC Membership Fee Rs 10000 plus one time admission fee Rs 5000 plus GST (for Small Scale Manufacturer Exporter) | 17,700/- |
| For NEW RCMC Membership Fee Rs 36000 plus one time admission fee Rs 18000 plus GST (for Large Scale Manufacturer Exporter) | 63,720/- | |||
| NEW RCMC Certificate- Discounted Fee (One time Admission fee of Rs. 5000 plus Membership fee of Rs. 1000 plus GST) for Startup / NIL Export SMEs (Enclose CA Certificate) for Manufacturer Exporter | 7,080/- | |||
| 18 | Plastics Export Promotion Council | Plastics Products | New Membership fee (Entrance Fee 5000 + Membership Fee 6000+Admin Charges 500) | 13,570/- |
| 19 | Powerloom Development & EPC | Powerloom products | New Members is Entrance Fees Rs 2500/- + Annual Subscription charges Rs 2000/- + 18% GST = Total Rs 5310/- | 5,310/- |
| 20 | Projects Export Promotion Council of India | CIVIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, TURNKEY ENGINEERING PROJECTS, CONSULTANCY & ENGINEERING SERVICES, PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ITEMS, MSME( CONSULTANCY & ENGINEERING SERVICES AND PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ITEMS ONLY) | For New RCMC Membership: Project Exports:: Project Construction Items:rn Admission fees: Rs. 5000, Membership Charges: Rs 7500, Web charges: Rs 1000 | 15,930/- |
| For New RCMC Membership: Project Exports: MSME (CONSULTANCY & ENGINEERING SERVICES ONLY): Admission fees: Rs. 1000, Membership Charges: Rs 1000, Web charges: Rs 1000 | 3,540/- | |||
| For New RCMC Membership: Project Exports: Civil Construction Projects: Admission fees: Rs. 50000; Membership Charges: Rs 50000; Web charges: Rs 5000 | 1,23,900/- | |||
| For New RCMC Membership: Project Exports: Turnkey Engineering Projects: Admission fees: Rs. 50000; Membership Charges: Rs 50000; Web charges: Rs 5000 | 1,23,900/- | |||
| 21 | Services Export Promotion Council | New membership registration fees for individual/ordinary member (Partnership/Proprietorship/Karta etc (Annual Fees for FY 2023-24) | 8,850/- | |
| New membership registration fees for institutional/corporate member (Limited/Private Limited/Trust/Institution/Association (Annual Fees for FY 2023-24) | 23,600/- | |||
| New membership registration fees for individual/ordinary member - STARTUP Category (Partnership/Proprietorship/Karta etc - Annual fees for financial year 2023-24) | 8,850/- | |||
| New membership registration fees for institutional/corporate member - STARTUP Category (Limited/Private Limited/Trust/Institution/Association - Annual Fees for financial year 2023-24) | 23,600/- | |||
| New membership registration fees for institutional/corporate member (Limited/Private Limited/Trust/Institution/Association (Annual Fees for FY 2023-24 & 2024-25) | 47,200/- | |||
| New membership registration fees for individual/ordinary member (Partnership/Proprietorship/Karta etc (Annual fees for financial year - 2023-24, 2024-25) | 17,700/- | |||
| New membership registration fees for individual/ordinary member (Partnership/Proprietorship/Karta etc (Annual fees for financial year - 2023-24, 2024-25 & 2025-26) | 26,550/- | |||
| New membership registration fees for institutional/corporate member (Limited/Private Limited/Trust/Institution/Association (Annual Fees for FY 2023-24, 2024-25 & 2025-26) | 70,800/- | |||
| New membership registration fees for institutional/corporate member (Limited/Private Limited/Trust/Institution/Association (Annual Fees for FY 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 & 2026-27) | 94,400/- | |||
| New membership registration fees for individual/ordinary member (Partnership/Proprietorship/Karta etc (Annual fees for financial year - 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27) | 35,400/- | |||
| 22 | Shellac & Forest Products Export Promotion Council | New Member Fee (inclduing Entrance Fee) of those Co, having Gross Export Turnover more than 50 Lakhs Last Year = 23600+11800=35400 | 35,400/- | |
| New Member Fee (inclduing Entrance Fee) of those Co, having Gross Export Turnover less than 50 Lakhs Last Year = 23600+5900=29500 | 29,500/- | |||
| New Member Fee (including Entrance Fee) of Co. seeking membership for Shellac & Lac Based Products Only = 23600+2950= 26550 | 26,550/- | |||
| New Member Fee (inclduing Entrance Fee) of North East Members = 1000+1180 = 1180 | 1,180/- | |||
| Additional or Incidental Fees, as per necessity | 23,600/- | |||
| 23 | Sports Goods Export Promotion Council | Toys , Sports Goods , Sports Apparels , Sports Shoes , Sports Accessories | Membership Fee | 14,160/- |
| 24 | Synthetic & Rayon Textiles EPC | Man Made Fibre Textile , Synthetic Rayon Textiles | New membership fees for SSI members (Udyam - Micro/Small only) | 9,500/- |
| New membership fees for Non-SSI members | 13,630/- | |||
| 5 Years New membership fees for Non-SSI members | 62,953/- | |||
| 5 Years New membership fees for SSI members (Udyam - Micro / Small) | 42,303/- | |||
| FEE difference renewal to new membership | 1,298/- | |||
| Fee difference SSI to Non-SSI | 4,130/- | |||
| Two Years New Membership fees for the SSI (Udyam - Micro/Small only) | 17,700/- | |||
| 3 Years New membership fees for SSI members (Udyam - Micro / Small) | 25,901/- | |||
| 3 Years New membership fees for Non-SSI members (Udyam - Medium) | 38,291/- | |||
| 25 | Telecom Equipment & Services EPC | Mobile Network Equipment, Switching Network Equipment, ICT Software, Transmission Equipment, Access Network, Battery & Power, Devices, Mobile Towers/ Masts, Coaxial & Copper Cables, Data Processing, Antenna, Networks & Communication (M2M Networks/Devices, Smart City Networks), Telecom Services (Licensees: Wireline/ Wireless Voice, Data/ Broadband, Internet, Value Added Services, VoIP, Infrastructure), Radio/ Satellite/ Measurement / Recording Equipment, Handsets/ Subscriber End Equipment, Solar , Mobile phones, drones, 5G Equipments | For New RCMC, annual membership fee Rs. 8500 plus One time admission fee rs.15000 plus GST (Non SSI having export upto 10 lakhs in last financial year). | 27,730/- |
| For New RCMC, annual membership fee Rs. 4750 plus One time admission fee rs. 15000 plus GST (SSI Companies having export upto 10 lakhs in last financial year). | 23,305/- | |||
| 26 | Wool Industry Export Promotion Council | All Wool and Woollen Products | For Manufacturer Exporters and Merchant cum Manufactuer Exporter Yearly Membership Rs.5000.00 Plus Entrance fee of Rs.1000.00 One time. | 7,080/- |
| 27 | Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council | Wool & Woollen Blended Products and Acrylic Knitwear | Annual Subscription (Hosiery Manufacturer, Powerloom Sector, Shawls Manufacturer, Hair Belting/Felt, Merchant Exporter, Associate Member) | 5,900/- |
| Annual Subscription (Composite Units, Shoddy Sector, Spinning Sector, Combing Sector, Machine Made Carpet Sector) | 7,670/- | |||
| For New Membership- Entrance Fee & Annual Subscription (Composite Units, Shoddy Sector, Spinning Sector, Combing Sector, Machine Made Carpet Sector) | 9,440/- | |||
| 28 | Coir Board | Coir & Cor Products | New Registration and RCMC Certificate including GST- ( Reg. Fee: 10, Service Charge Reg : 10000/-, Service Charge RCMC: Rs. 8000/- | 21,250/- |
| 29 | Rubber Board EPC | COMMODITY BOARD AND EPC FOR NATURAL RUBBER | Membership Fees for new RCMC Certificate | 5,900/- |
| 30 | Spices Board | All Spices & Spices Products | CRES Registration Fee for Manufacturer Exporters (New Rs.15,000 + GST) | 17,700/- |
| 31 | Tea Board | Tea Industry | New RCMC Fee INR 5600 + GST (Till validity of Exporter License or validity of current Foreign Trade Policy, whichever is earlier) | 6,608/- |
| 32 | Tobacco Board | Tobacco and Tobacco Products | ||
| 33 | Agricultural & Processed Food Products EPC | Fruits, Vegetables and their Products , Meat and Meat Products , Poultry and Poultry Products , Dairy Products , Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery Products , Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products , Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds , Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages , Cereal and Cereal Products , Groundnuts, Peanuts and Walnuts , Pickles, Papads and Chutneys , Guar Gum , Floriculture and Floriculture Products , Herbal and Medicinal Plants , Green pepper in brine , Cashew Nuts and Its Products , De oiled rice bran | For New Members | 5,900/- |
| 34 | Coconut Development Board | All coconut products other than those made from coconut husk & fiber | ||
| 35 | Marine Products Export Promotion Board | Marine Products Export Development Authority | ||
| 36 | Mobile & Electronic Devices EPC | Smartphone , Other Mobile Phone, Smart Watch, Monitors, Projectors & Televisisons , Multi Function Devices / Printer/ Photocopying Machine/ Fascimile Machine, Automatic Data Processing Machine, Input or output unit of ADP Machine , Other parts of mobile phone, storage units for ADP Machine, Other Units of ADP Machines, Vibrator Motor, Static Converters, Other Inductors, Part of electrical transformers, Static Converters, and Inductors, Lithium-ion Battery for Cellular Mobile Phones, Other Accumulators for Electronic Applications, Parts of Accumulators, Aerials and part of Aerials of Mobile Phones, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) of Mobile phones, Other parts of Mobile, Parts of Television, Television Cameras , Digital Cameras, Video Camera Recorder, Microphones / Loudspeaker/ Headphones/ Earphones and their parts Audio Compact Disc Players (CD Player), CD Changer, Disc Player, MP3 Player Sound Recording or Reproducing Apparatus Memory Cards Flat panel display Modules Parts for Flat Panel Display Module Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light-emitting diodes (LED) Printed Circuits Parts of Light Emitting diode (LED) light Sources/ Modules / Lamp LED Module , Semiconductor Devices Electronic Integrated Circuits (ICs) Charging Cable Parts of Multi Function Devices /Printer/ Photocopying Machine/Fascimile?Machine |
Where exporter can register to get RCMC certificate?
1. FIEO (Federation of Indian Exporters Organizations Or a concerned Export Promotion Council is authorized to issue RCMC(Registration cum Membership Certificate).
2. Different Export Promotion councils are responsible for issuing RCMC Certificates about different product export/imports. Central Government has so far authorized 26 EPC and 9 Commodities Boards in India. These Institutions hold the authority to issue RCMC to a particular exporter.
3. Each Export Promotion Council and Commodities board has been categorized according to the product they promote.
4. However, if any Export Promotion Council does not cover any export product, you can obtain an RCMC Certificate from FIEO(Federation of Indian Export Organization) regarding the product thereof.
5. Exporters of multi-product having a head office /registered office in north-eastern states, RCMC Certificate in respect of Export of forest produce and their value-added product shall be issued by Shellac and Forest Products Export Promotion Council known as SHEFEXIL.( except for the product covered by APEDA, spice board, and tea board).
6. Electronic and Computer Software EPC is responsible for issuing RCMC Certificate to Software Exporters.
7. As per the listing of Handbook of Procedures, Exporters of 14 Services shall register themselves with services EPC.
8. Exporters of services other than listed in the Handbook or Procedures must register with FIEO.
Membership of FIEO
👉 A status holder means an exporter having a recognition certificate issued by the DGFT as Star Trading House/ Premier Trading House/Export House/ Star Export House may approach FIEO to obtain RCMC Certificate.
👉 If any EPC does not cover the products/services exported by Exporters dealing in multiple items can register with FIEO & can obtain an RCMC Certificate under the Multi-Products Group Category of FIEO.
👉 FIEO: India’s apex body of all export promotion organizations offers double advantages to the registered exporters as they get entitled to all the benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy and the services and global reach of FIEO.
👉 Suppose an exporter is not willing to register for RCMC Certificate. In that case, he/she is also eligible to get enrolled as a member of FIEO under the individual Exporter Category and avail of FIEO’s services.
Registration Process
An application using the form ANF shall be filed with the concerned Export Promotional Council. Registration can be filed under two categories
1. Merchant Exporter.
2. Manufacturing Exporter.
If an exporter files a registration application as a Manufacturer exporter, he requires furnishing evidence to that effect. Prospective and potential exporters can also Register to become associate members of EPC,
As per the Handbook of Procedures, an applicant is required to file an application in a specified format carrying the following documents along with.
- Application Form for Registration-cum-Membership, with the mention and specification of the product for which the registration is been sought.
- A self-attested copy of the Importer Exporter Code Number, obtained from the concerned licensing authority.
- A certificate issued by Bank certifying the applicant’s financial soundness.
- If registration is sought as a manufacturer exporter then SSI/IEM certificate is mandatory.
- A declaration in respect of the exports and imports effected during the preceding financial year.
- If the application is filed by is a company then submitting the Memorandum of Association and partnership deed in case of Partnership firms is mandatory.
| Sl. | Entity Type | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Individual Exporter | Rs. 6,250/- |
| 2 | Multi-Products Group | Rs. 6,250/- |
| 3 | Service Providers | Rs. 6,250/- |
| 4 | FTZ units/ EOUs | Rs. 9,375/- |
| 5 | One Star Export House | Rs. 9,375/- |
| 6 | Two Star Export House | Rs. 12,500/- |
| 7 | Three Star Export House | Rs. 25,000/- |
| 8 | Four Star Export House | Rs. 50,000/- |
| 9 | Five Star Export House | Rs. 93,750/- |
| 10 | State Export Organization | Rs. 6,250/- |
Knowledge Base:
Terms of Validity
The RCMC Certificate is issued for the term of 5 years. The validity of the RCMC Certificate shall remain for 5(Five) years, beginning from 1st April just like financial year of the licensing year in which it was issued and ending on 31st March of the 5th year unless otherwise is specified.
Compliance Furnishing Report
Registered exporters must furnish quarterly returns and details of their exports to the concerned EPC. However, the status holder provides only the quarterly returns in a specified format.
Change in Constitution
Within one month, changes in personal particulars like name, constitution, ownership or address of an RCMC Certificate holder, it is obligatory on their part to intimate such changes to the concerned authority. The registering authority can consider a genuine reason for the delay if an applicant submits necessary evidence well justifying the delay.
De-Registration
In case of violation of conditions of registration, registering authority may de-register an RCMC Certificate holder before de-registration defaulters are served with SCN & are asked for a fair chance for hearing.
Appeal against De-registration
An aggrieved party has s right to appeal to DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) or other designated authority against the action of de-registration within days from the decision of de-registration appellate authority shall be binding.
Q1. What is Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)?
EPCH was established under the Companies Act in the year 1986-87 as a non-profit organisation. EPCH works with the object to promote, support, protect, maintain and increase the export of handicrafts.
Q3. What is the mandatory document for EPCH's Registration?
Importer Exporter Code issued by DGFT office is the mandatory document for issuing Registration certificate under Foreign Trade Policy.
Q4. Is there any option to apply for Membership through online as well as offline?
Yes. There are options to apply online, which is available through the EPCH web portal www.epch.in Apply for Membership-How to apply. Also, you can get an application form on payment of Rs.100/- from EPCH New Delhi and all regional offices.
Q5. How much time does it take to become the registered member of the Council?
After receiving the application with supporting documents, membership and Registration-cum-Membership certificate will be issued within 30 days maximum.
Q6. Are, there any other offices of EPCH?
Yes, EPCH has its Regional offices/Representative offices at Moradabad, Kolkata Bangalore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Mumbai, Guwahati, Narsapur, Saharanpur, Common Facility Centre at Saharanpur and extension counter at Agra.
Q8. Can we apply online for Membership?
No, Membership/Registration Certificate will be dispatched by Registered Post.
Q10. Is export performance is required for becoming member of the Council?
Exporters having nil export performance in handicrafts can also enrol as a member of the Council.
Q. 11. Any other mandatory document for issuing Membership?
Code of conduct as given can be downloaded and submitted on a minimum of Rs.10/- stamp paper with signature and stamp.
Q12. Whether membership fee is for one time?
Please note that Entrance Fees are one-time Membership fees paid annually, which will be due at the beginning of the financial year and paid by 30th June.
Q13. Can in house publication be subscribed?
Yes. To obtain an in-house journal, i.e. CRAFTCIL, to know about the general nature of the handicraft sector, an interested person can subscribe on payment of Rs.1000/- + 18% GST (April-March) along with the complete address and contact details. Please note such subscribers cannot participate in Council's activities.
Q 14. Whether membership and Registration-cum-Membership-Certificate are two different documents?
Yes, these two are different documents for licensing. Membership is for an exporter as per membership guidelines, M.O.A & A.O.A. of the said Council. At the same time, RCMC is issued by the Council as per Foreign Trade Policy. Both are subject to requisite documents.
Q. 15. Whether there is a separate fee for the RCMC?
No, there is no separate fee for obtaining Registration-cum-Membership-Certificate (RCMC).
Q2. How to obtain membership of the Council?
Any person, H.U.F, firm or association of person, joint-stock company or other corporation or a co-operative society engaged in the export of Handicrafts can become a member. The prospective members must apply on the prescribed application form by paying Rs. 100/-. The entrance fee in the year of Enrollment is Rs. 2500/- and the Annual memberships fee is Rs. 5000/- (Total Rs.7500+ GST Applicable (18%) = Rs.8850/-).
BANK DETAILS
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts
Beneficiary Address: EPCH House, Pocket 6&7, Sector-C, L.S.C., Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
BANK: PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK
BRANCH: MAHIPALPUR, NEW DELHI-110037
ACCOUNT NO. 00291010002970
IFSC CODE NO: PUNB0002910
Membership of the Council is a pre-condition for obtaining (RCMC) under Foreign Trade Policy. The RCMC can be obtained either as a ‘Merchant Exporter’, ‘Manufacturer Exporter’ or ‘Merchant-cum-Manufacturer Exporters’ as per documents submitted.
Annual Subscription is Rs. 5000/-+ 18% GST = (total Rs.5900/-).
Q7. What are the services being provided to its members by the Council?
The services of Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts to its members are as follows:
👉 Providing commercially useful information and assistance to members in developing and increasing exports.Q. 16. Whether membership is compulsory for obtaining RCMC and issued on yearly basis?
Yes, it is mandatory to obtain membership with the Council to obtain RCMC. It is renewed every year by payment of annual subscription fees.
