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Noida has become one of the most active export hubs in North India. Getting the right registrations is what separates exporters who access government schemes and incentives from those who leave money on the table.
The RCMC certificate is one such registration. It is not just a compliance requirement it is the document that unlocks export incentives, duty-free schemes and scheme-based benefits under India's Foreign Trade Policy. This guide explain everything you need to know.
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Who Needs It |
Why |
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Exporters of restricted goods |
Mandatory under FTP to export products in the restricted category |
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Businesses claiming FTP incentives |
Required to access Advance Authorisation, RoDTEP, EPCG, and similar schemes |
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Manufacturers exporting their own products |
Membership proves production and export activity |
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Merchant exporters |
Confirms buyer-seller activity in the export chain |
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Service exporters |
Required for FTP benefit claims on service exports |
Noida exporters span many industries. The EPC or Commodity Board you apply to depends entirely on your main line of business what DGFT calls your "mainstream activity."
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Sector |
Relevant EPC or Authority |
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Engineering goods and machinery. |
EEPC India (Engineering Export Promotion Council) |
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Garments and apparel |
AEPC (Apparel Export Promotion Council). |
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Electronics and IT hardware |
ELCINA or CEPC |
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Gems and jewellery |
GJEPC (Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council). |
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Pharmaceuticals and chemicals |
Chemexcil or Pharmexcil |
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Leather and leather goods |
CLE (Council for Leather Exports) |
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Plastics |
PLEXCONCIL |
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Handicrafts |
EPCH (Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts) |
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Sports goods |
SGEPC |
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Services exporters |
SEPC (Services Export Promotion Council) |
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Multi-product or general exporters |
FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations) |
The RCMC registration documents required list is straightforward. Prepare these before starting the online application to avoid delays.
Valid IEC (Import Export Code)
PAN card of the business
GST registration certificate
Business registration proof
Bank account details
Foreign exchange earnings last 3 years
Board resolution or authorisation letter
Memorandum and Articles of Association
Export turnover declaration
Passport-size photograph of the authorised signatory
Since DGFT mandated the common e-RCMC portal, all RCMC online registration applications go through the DGFT portal.
Match your main export product or service to the correct council from the DGFT Appendix 2T list
Log in to dgft.gov.in and verify your IEC is active and linked to your current business details
Go to dgft.gov.in use IEC-linked credentials
Under the "Services" menu, select the e-RCMC option
Click "Apply for RCMC" and select your chosen EPC or Commodity Board from the dropdown
Complete the online form business details, export category, mainstream activity declaration
Upload scanned copies in PDF format all documents from the checklist above
Pay online through the DGFT payment gateway. Fees vary by council and export turnover slab
Submit using your Digital Signature Certificate or Aadhaar-based OTP e-signature
The selected EPC reviews your application and documents
Upon approval, the digital RCMC is issued and linked to your IEC on the DGFT system
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RCMC registration fees are not set by DGFT centrally. Each EPC and Commodity Board sets its own membership fee, typically calculated on a slab basis using your export turnover.
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Council |
Approximate Fee Basis |
Indicative Range |
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EEPC India (Engineering) |
Export turnover slab |
Starts around Rs. 6,500 for turnover up to Rs. 30 lakhs; scales upward |
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FIEO |
Export turnover slab |
Varies; check current schedule on fieo.org |
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AEPC (Apparel) |
Turnover-based |
Check current schedule on aepc.in |
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Other EPCs |
Turnover-based or fixed |
Varies by council check the specific EPC website for current slabs |
Renewal follows the same e-RCMC portal process as a fresh application.
Log in to dgft.gov.in
Go to e-RCMC
Select "Renew RCMC,"
confirm your EPC
Upload updated documents if required
Pay the renewal membership fee, and submit.
The RCMC certificate is one of those registrations that pays for itself quickly. Duty-free raw material imports under Advance Authorisation, capital goods at reduced duty under EPCG, and RoDTEP benefits all require a valid RCMC registration in place. For exporters in Noida whether you are shipping electronics, apparel, engineering components or IT services getting this registration done early puts you in a better position to compete on cost and credibility in international markets.
If you need help with RCMC registration in Noida. You must select the right Export Promotion Council for your product category Agile Regulatory assists exporters and manufacturers across Noida and the NCR with the complete process.
Yes. New exporters with no previous foreign exchange earnings can apply. You declare nil export turnover in the application.
One RCMC registration covers your declared mainstream export activity. If you export products across multiple categories, you can either apply through FIEO.
Once you submit a complete application on the DGFT portal with all documents and payment done, most EPCs process applications within 7 to 15 working days.
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