Question 1

What certificates are required to export products from India?

Accepted Answer

To export products legally from India, exporters require an Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT, an Authorised Dealer (AD) Code registered on ICEGATE with customs, GSTIN registration, and an RCMC from the relevant Export Promotion Council (e.g., APEDA for food/agri, EPCH for handicrafts). Additional certificates like Phytosanitary Certificate (PSC) or FSSAI Export Licence apply depending on product category.

Question 2

What licences are mandatory to manufacture goods in India?

Accepted Answer

Indian manufacturing units require Udyam MSME Registration, a Factory Licence under the State Factories Act 1948, Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO) from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), and sector-specific licences like FSSAI Manufacturing Licence for food units or BIS QCO certifications for engineering items.

Question 3

What documents are needed for import clearance into India?

Accepted Answer

To import goods into India, importers file an Advance Bill of Entry on ICEGATE, verify DGFT ITC-HS import policy (Free vs Restricted), clear Basic Customs Duty (BCD) & IGST, and obtain mandatory port NOC clearances from agencies like FSSAI (FoSCoS), Plant Quarantine (PQIS), CDSCO (drugs), or BIS (CRS registration).

Question 4

How can Eva Excelsior assist with trade compliance and contract manufacturing in India?

Accepted Answer

Eva Excelsior Solutions Pvt Ltd (DPIIT Recognised Startup #DIPP62329) provides end-to-end sourcing, supplier screening, regulatory compliance management, third-party inspection coordination, EXIM filings, and contract manufacturing coordination for global buyers and exporters.

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