TEXPROCIL RCMC
Registration India —
Cotton Textile Export 2025
TEXPROCIL (The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council) is the government-designated EPC for cotton yarn, fabrics, and made-ups under the Ministry of Textiles. TEXPROCIL RCMC is mandatory for RoDTEP, EPCG, Advance Authorisation, and all FTP benefits on cotton textile exports. Two membership tiers: Member Exporter (₹17,000+GST) and Registered Textile Exporter (₹9,000+GST). Requires valid IEC. 5-year validity. TAXAJ handles end-to-end.
2025 Update — DGFT e-RCMC Mandatory, PLI for Textiles, RoDTEP Rates Revised
Mandatory e-RCMC: Since April 1, 2022 (DGFT Trade Notice No. 35/2021-22), all RCMC applications including for TEXPROCIL must be filed via the DGFT common digital platform — no physical applications accepted. PLI Scheme for Textiles: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme offers 11–15% incentives for companies investing ₹100+ crore in MMF (Man-Made Fibre) fabrics and technical textiles. PM MITRA Scheme: 7 PM MITRA Textile Parks being set up across India — TEXPROCIL members in these parks gain additional infrastructure and market access advantages. RoDTEP 2025-26 rates have been revised for several cotton textile HS codes — TEXPROCIL members access these benefits automatically with valid RCMC. IEC must be GST-linked and annual IEC update done before applying.
TEXPROCIL — Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council Registration Guide 2025
The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) is a government-supported, non-profit Export Promotion Council established in 1954 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. TEXPROCIL is the designated registering authority for Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) for all exporters of cotton-based textile products — including cotton yarn, cotton fabrics (woven, knitted, and processed), cotton made-ups, grey cloth, and cotton garments. As one of India's premier Export Promotion Councils, TEXPROCIL plays a critical role in promoting Indian cotton textile exports globally through market intelligence, trade facilitation, buyer-seller meets, international exhibitions, policy advocacy, and dispute resolution support.
India is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of cotton textiles — cotton yarn, fabrics, and made-ups constitute a significant share of India's total merchandise exports. TEXPROCIL RCMC is the mandatory membership certificate that unlocks all government export benefit schemes for cotton textile exporters. The RCMC is issued digitally via the DGFT e-RCMC common portal (since April 1, 2022), is valid for 5 financial years, and requires an active IEC (Import Export Code) as a prerequisite. Two membership tiers are available: Member Exporter and Registered Textile Exporter (RTE).
Who Must Register with TEXPROCIL?
- Cotton Yarn Exporters: All companies exporting cotton yarn (carded, combed, open-end spun, ring spun) in any count — to Bangladesh, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other yarn-consuming markets
- Cotton Fabric Exporters: Weavers, processors, and traders exporting grey cotton fabrics, processed cotton fabrics, bleached/dyed/printed cotton fabric
- Cotton Made-Up Exporters: Exporters of bed sheets, towels, pillow covers, curtains, kitchen linen, and other household cotton textiles
- Garment Exporters (Cotton-based): Exporters of cotton garments, T-shirts, shirts, cotton knitwear — though some may also need AEPC RCMC depending on the product category
- Textile Mills and Processing Houses: Integrated mills, composite mills, spinning mills, and fabric processing units that export their production
- Merchant Exporters: Trading houses and exporters who buy from manufacturers and export — TEXPROCIL RCMC available for both manufacturer and merchant categories
TEXPROCIL Membership Types — Member Exporter vs Registered Textile Exporter
TEXPROCIL offers two membership categories. Select your type to see eligibility criteria, fees, annual renewal, and what's included.
Which Cotton Textile Products Are Covered Under TEXPROCIL RCMC?
TEXPROCIL RCMC covers all cotton-based textile products. If your primary export product falls in any of these categories, TEXPROCIL is the correct EPC for your RCMC.
🧶 Cotton Yarn
Carded yarn, combed yarn, ring spun, open-end yarn — all counts and blends with predominant cotton
🪡 Grey Fabrics
Unbleached, undyed cotton woven and knitted fabrics — straight off the loom or knitting machine
🎨 Processed Fabrics
Bleached, dyed, printed, and finished cotton woven fabrics — plain, twill, poplin, denim, corduroy
🧴 Knitted Fabrics
Single jersey, double jersey, interlock, rib, fleece — cotton knitted fabrics in rolls or pieces
🛏️ Bed Linen
Bed sheets, fitted sheets, pillow cases, duvet covers — hotel-grade and retail cotton bed linen
🛁 Terry Towels
Bath towels, hand towels, face towels, kitchen towels, beach towels — terry cotton made-ups
🏠 Home Textiles
Curtains, cushion covers, table linen, kitchen textiles, floor coverings — cotton made-ups for home
👕 Cotton Garments
T-shirts, shirts, cotton knitwear, casual wear, sportswear with predominant cotton content
🪢 Thread & Thread
Sewing thread, embroidery thread, crochet cotton — industrial and consumer cotton thread products
🌿 Raw Cotton
Raw cotton (not carded or combed), cotton linters, cotton waste — in bulk or baled form
🧵 Cotton Technical
Cotton industrial fabrics, canvas, duck fabric, cotton fishing nets, technical cotton textiles
🎁 Cotton Bags & Packaging
Cotton carry bags, jute-cotton blends, cotton packaging material, canvas bags for retail export
8 Key Benefits of TEXPROCIL Membership for Cotton Textile Exporters
RoDTEP — Remission of Duties on Exported Cotton Products
TEXPROCIL RCMC unlocks RoDTEP credits — one of India's most significant export incentive schemes. Cotton yarn and fabric exporters receive RoDTEP duty credit scrips as a percentage of FOB export value (rates vary by HS code — typically 0.8%–2.4% for cotton textiles). These scrips are transferable and can be used against import duty or sold. Without RCMC, cotton textile exporters cannot access RoDTEP — leaving significant money on the table.
RoDTEP mandatoryEPCG — Zero Duty Machinery & Technology Import
RCMC is required for EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) authorisation — allowing import of textile machinery, looms, knitting machines, processing equipment, and testing instruments at zero customs duty against an export obligation of 6× the duty saved. This makes technology upgradation dramatically more affordable for textile mills and garment factories — a key competitive advantage as Indian textiles must match global quality standards.
EPCG zero duty machineryAdvance Authorisation — Duty-Free Cotton Imports
TEXPROCIL RCMC enables Advance Authorisation (AA) — allowing duty-free import of raw cotton, cotton fibre, dyes, chemicals, and accessories (zippers, buttons, labels) that are physically incorporated in exported cotton textile products. This eliminates the 10%–15% duty incidence on imported inputs — significantly reducing the manufacturing cost of exported products and making them price-competitive in global markets.
AA duty-free inputsInternational Trade Fairs — MAI Scheme Subsidies
TEXPROCIL organises and facilitates member participation in major global textile exhibitions — Heimtextil Frankfurt (home textiles), Premiere Vision Paris (fashion fabrics), TEXWORLD USA, Canton Fair China, and many others. Under the MAI (Market Access Initiative) scheme, members receive government financial assistance covering a portion of stall costs, travel, and freight — making global exhibition participation affordable even for MSMEs.
MAI subsidised trade fairsCotton Textile Export Statistics & Market Intelligence
TEXPROCIL provides members with real-time export statistics by product, destination country, and exporter — critical data for benchmarking your performance against the industry. Members receive regular market reports on key export destinations (USA, EU, Bangladesh, China, Vietnam), competitor analysis, trade policy updates, buyer databases, and tariff change alerts — enabling data-driven export strategy decisions that competitors without TEXPROCIL membership cannot access.
Export data + market reportsTrade Dispute Resolution & Legal Assistance
When disputes arise with overseas buyers (payment issues, quality rejections, contract breaches), TEXPROCIL provides formal dispute resolution support — helping resolve differences through official channels including Ministry of Commerce. The council also provides legal and technical assistance for export documentation, quality certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Fairtrade), compliance with destination country textile regulations, and labelling requirements — guidance that can prevent costly rejections at the buyer's port.
Dispute resolution + legal supportPolicy Advocacy — TEXPROCIL is India's Cotton Textile Voice
TEXPROCIL represents the cotton textile industry in DGFT policy consultations, Ministry of Textiles deliberations, and international trade negotiations (WTO, bilateral FTA negotiations). When anti-dumping duties are imposed on Indian textiles in the USA or EU, when anti-dumping investigations arise, or when import policy changes affect cotton textile exporters — TEXPROCIL lobbies on behalf of its members. This collective voice is something individual exporters cannot achieve alone.
DGFT + Ministry advocacyStatus Holder Certificate — Platinum & Gold Export Status
TEXPROCIL RCMC is required for obtaining Status Holder Certificate under the FTP (One Star to Five Star Export House designation). Status Holders receive: self-certification of documents, priority customs clearance, bank priority for export credit, representation on policy bodies, and export permissions for dual-use items. The highest export houses (5-Star) become eligible for special representation in government policy committees. RCMC is mandatory to apply for and maintain Status Holder status.
Status Holder certificateHow to Get TEXPROCIL RCMC — 6-Step DGFT e-RCMC Registration Process
All TEXPROCIL RCMC applications are filed via the DGFT e-RCMC portal. TAXAJ manages the complete process — from IEC verification to RCMC certificate download.
Verify IEC — Active, GST-Linked, Annual Update Done
A valid, active IEC (Import Export Code) from DGFT is mandatory before applying for TEXPROCIL RCMC. Verify that: (1) IEC is active (not deactivated due to missed annual update by June 30), (2) IEC is linked to your GSTIN on the DGFT portal — this linkage is required for the e-RCMC platform, (3) Annual IEC update for the current financial year is completed. Additionally, the business entity's export turnover data for the last 3 financial years should be certified by a Chartered Accountant — this is required for the Member Exporter application and fee calculation. TAXAJ performs an IEC health check before initiating the TEXPROCIL application.
Choose Membership Category — Member Exporter or Registered Textile Exporter
Based on your export history, choose the right membership tier: Member Exporter — if your total clothing/textile export performance exceeds ₹1 crore over the preceding 3 financial years (as certified by CA). Entry fee: ₹17,000 + 18% GST. Annual renewal: ₹14,000 + 18% GST. Registered Textile Exporter (RTE) — for new exporters or those below the ₹1 crore threshold. Entry fee: ₹9,000 + 18% GST. Annual renewal: ₹8,000 + 18% GST. Both categories carry the same RCMC validity (5 years) and both unlock RoDTEP, EPCG, and Advance Authorisation benefits. The difference is in the entry/renewal fee and some council-level privileges like MAI scheme allocation. TAXAJ advises on the most cost-effective category for your export profile.
Compile All Required Documents
Core documents for TEXPROCIL RCMC application: (1) Copy of IEC Certificate (self-certified), (2) PAN Card of the business entity, (3) GST Registration Certificate, (4) Business Registration Document — Certificate of Incorporation (companies), LLP Deed (LLPs), Partnership Deed (partnerships), or Proprietorship declaration + PAN of proprietor for sole proprietorships, (5) Memorandum of Association (MoA) — for Private Limited/Public Limited/Section 8 companies, (6) Last 3 years' export performance — CA-certified statement of FOB export value in cotton textiles (for Member Exporter), (7) For Manufacturer Exporters: factory registration certificate, Shops & Establishment licence, industrial licence, or similar document proving manufacturing capability, (8) Bank Certificate confirming export transactions. TAXAJ provides an entity-specific document checklist.
Apply on DGFT e-RCMC Portal — Select TEXPROCIL as Registering Authority
Log in to DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in) using your IEC credentials → Services → e-RCMC → Apply for e-RCMC → Start Fresh Application. In the application: (1) Select entity type and fill all business details, (2) Select "The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)" as the Registering Authority from the dropdown list — this step is critical; selecting the wrong EPC requires starting over, (3) Declare your principal line of business as cotton textiles and enter your cotton textile product HS codes, (4) Enter CA-certified export turnover, (5) Select Manufacturer or Merchant Exporter category, (6) Fill address details of all establishments, (7) Upload all documents in PDF/JPG format, (8) Sign with Aadhaar OTP or DSC. The portal generates an application number for tracking. TAXAJ manages the complete DGFT portal application on behalf of clients.
Pay TEXPROCIL Membership Fee Online
The DGFT portal generates an invoice for the applicable membership fee based on your selected category. Pay online through the DGFT-integrated payment gateway: Member Exporter: ₹17,000 + 18% GST = ₹20,060, Registered Textile Exporter: ₹9,000 + 18% GST = ₹10,620. Payment modes: Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI. After payment, the application is forwarded to TEXPROCIL's Mumbai headquarters for verification. Critical annual reminder: Annual membership renewal fees (Member: ₹14,000+GST, RTE: ₹8,000+GST) must be paid every April — non-payment results in automatic RCMC cancellation, not just suspension. TAXAJ tracks annual renewal deadlines and initiates payment reminders for all TEXPROCIL clients.
TEXPROCIL Verification & e-RCMC Issuance
TEXPROCIL's Mumbai office verifies the submitted application and documents for completeness and authenticity. Verification checks: (1) Genuineness of business entity, (2) Export performance data against DGFT export records, (3) For manufacturer exporters: verification that manufacturing credentials are genuine, (4) All documents are in order and match the application. Upon successful verification, TEXPROCIL issues the e-RCMC digitally — linked to the exporter's IEC on the DGFT portal. The e-RCMC is downloadable from the DGFT dashboard and is the primary document for all FTP benefit applications. Valid from April 1 of the licensing year for 5 financial years. Processing time: typically 15–30 working days from successful application submission. TAXAJ monitors the application status and follows up with TEXPROCIL for timely issuance.
Which Textile EPC Do You Need? — TEXPROCIL vs AEPC vs SRTEPC Comparison
Selecting the wrong EPC is a common mistake in textile RCMC applications. Use this comparison to find the right council for your export product.
| Factor | TEXPROCIL | AEPC | SRTEPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council | Apparel Export Promotion Council | Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council |
| Under Ministry | Ministry of Textiles | Ministry of Textiles | Ministry of Textiles |
| Products Covered | Cotton yarn, grey fabric, processed fabric, knits, made-ups, cotton garments | Readymade garments, apparel, fashion clothing, woven garments | Polyester, nylon, viscose, rayon, MMF fabrics and yarns |
| Key HS Chapters | 52, 60, 63 (cotton chapter) | 61, 62 (garments chapters) | 54, 55 (MMF chapters) |
| If you export T-shirts & shirts | Cotton-based → TEXPROCIL or AEPC | Readymade garments → AEPC | Not applicable |
| If you export cotton fabric rolls | ✓ TEXPROCIL is correct | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| If you export polyester fabric | Not applicable | Not applicable | ✓ SRTEPC is correct |
| Entry Fee | ₹9,000–₹17,000 + GST | ₹15,000–₹20,000 + GST (approx.) | Varies by category |
| Annual Renewal Fee | ₹8,000–₹14,000 + GST | ₹8,000–₹14,000 + GST (approx.) | Annual membership fee |
| Can you have both? | Yes — a company exporting both cotton fabrics AND readymade garments may need RCMC from TEXPROCIL AND AEPC | ||
TEXPROCIL RCMC Registration — Frequently Asked Questions
TEXPROCIL RCMC Registration — TAXAJ Service Packages
TAXAJ's CA + CS export team handles the complete TEXPROCIL RCMC process — IEC check, category advice, ANF 2C filing, membership fee payment, TEXPROCIL follow-up, and e-RCMC delivery.
- ✓IEC health check + category advice
- ✓DGFT e-RCMC portal filing
- ✓Document review + upload
- ✓TEXPROCIL follow-up
- ✓e-RCMC + annual renewal calendar
- ✓All RTE services
- ✓CA-certified 3-year export data
- ✓IEC registration + annual update
- ✓GST LUT for zero-rated exports
- ✓RoDTEP + EPCG strategy advice
- ✓Annual renewal tracking + reminder
- ✓TEXPROCIL annual fee payment
- ✓DGFT portal renewal confirmation
- ✓RCMC active status verification
- ✓Export turnover update (if needed)