{"id":32581,"date":"2025-09-06T11:12:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T05:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=32581"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:41:10","slug":"rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/","title":{"rendered":"The RCMC Journey: From DGFT to Export Promotion Councils"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the international trade universe, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rcmc-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RCMC certificate <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(Registration-cum-Membership Certificate ) is an instrumental document. The aspiring and established entrepreneurs can create a distinctive framework for their <\/span><b>export house <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">by leveraging government schemes. At the same time, the RCMC license serves not merely as a document but as a crucial access point for availing the benefits and schemes established by the government. However, here is a catch- the journey of the <\/span><b>export registration certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is not direct. However, it begins with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade Promotion Council (DGFT) and ultimately leads to the relevant leading body, the Export Promotion Councils (EPCs). Let&#8217;s take a look at this guide to understand the role of each organization with its specific roles and the goods or services that come under its control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#The_Function_of_DGFT_The_RCMC_Licenses_guiding_light\" title=\"The Function of DGFT: The RCMC License&#8217;s guiding light\">The Function of DGFT: The RCMC License&#8217;s guiding light<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#What_are_the_key_Functions_of_DGFT\" title=\"What are the key Functions of DGFT?\">What are the key Functions of DGFT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#What_is_the_Role_of_the_RCMC_Certificate_for_the_Export_House\" title=\"What is the Role of the RCMC Certificate for the Export House?\">What is the Role of the RCMC Certificate for the Export House?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#Export_Promotion_Councils-_EPC_Membership_Certificate\" title=\"Export Promotion Councils- EPC Membership Certificate\">Export Promotion Councils- EPC Membership Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#The_List_of_Export_Promotion_Councils_EPCs\" title=\"The List of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)\">The List of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#The_List_of_Commodity_Boards\" title=\"The List of Commodity Boards\u00a0\">The List of Commodity Boards\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#The_Federation_of_Indian_Export_Organizations_FIEO\" title=\"The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)\">The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#Wrapping_Up_Export_Promotion_Council_Certificate\" title=\"Wrapping Up | Export Promotion Council Certificate\u00a0\">Wrapping Up | Export Promotion Council Certificate\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#Still_have_questions_Browse_our_FAQs_or_contact_support\" title=\"Still have questions? Browse our FAQs or contact support.\">Still have questions? Browse our FAQs or contact support.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#What_is_RCMC_in_DGFT\" title=\"What is RCMC in DGFT?\">What is RCMC in DGFT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#What_is_the_role_of_DGFT_for_export_promotion\" title=\"What is the role of DGFT for export promotion?\">What is the role of DGFT for export promotion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#What_is_the_RCMC_registration_time_period\" title=\"What is the RCMC registration time period?\">What is the RCMC registration time period?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_the_RCMC_approval\" title=\"How long does it take to get the RCMC approval?\">How long does it take to get the RCMC approval?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/#Can_I_export_without_RCMC\" title=\"Can I export without RCMC?\">Can I export without RCMC?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Function_of_DGFT_The_RCMC_Licenses_guiding_light\"><\/span><b>The Function of DGFT: The RCMC License&#8217;s guiding light<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) operates. It is the principal department of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. The agency is responsible for setting rules and managing India\u2019s foreign trade policy.\u00a0 DGFT is the primary agency that works fo<\/span><b>r India&#8217;s export-import operation management.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The designed framework by this agency encourages and supports those businesses that trade internationally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_Functions_of_DGFT\"><\/span><b>What are the key Functions of DGFT?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32583 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT.png\" alt=\"key Functions of DGFT\" width=\"1280\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT-200x45.png 200w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT-400x90.png 400w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT-600x135.png 600w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT-768x173.png 768w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT-800x180.png 800w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT-1024x230.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT-1200x270.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/key-Functions-of-DGFT.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Policy Implementation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is responsible for making decisions or implementing the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) across India. Comprehensively, it guides the importers and exporters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Improve Foreign Trade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: The policy implementation encourages and supports the business. A pillar for a supportive foundation for<\/span><b> export houses.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>RCMC Approval:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> For the exporters and importers, DGFT serves as the licensing department. It is responsible for issuing the important approvals and certificates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Promotes Indian exports:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> By introducing the new schemes and incentives, the regulatory authority enforces for Indian export production. It works on trade-related information, enhances specific economic zones, and supports exporters in international markets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For obtaining the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate, DGFT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> represents the initial step. This is the place where the exporters obtain a mandatory Import-Export Code (IEC). It demonstrates, <\/span><b>DGFT approva<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">l is important for the IEC number, which is required during RCMC registration. Well, since the single-window digital platform has been introduced, the registration process has become easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Role_of_the_RCMC_Certificate_for_the_Export_House\"><\/span><b>What is the Role of the RCMC Certificate for the Export House?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-certificate-online-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RCMC license<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> acts as the identifier that verifies the exporter&#8217;s membership with the appropriate Export Promotion Council. The significance of this certificate extends beyond this point. But it is a vital document that is used by businesses to claim many benefits and schemes under FTP. From the relief with taxes to duties, all benefits are included with this certificate. By reducing the goods costs, it can shine in the international markets. Having the <\/span><b>export registration certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> helps to gain the trust of buyers and creates a professional image in global markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_Promotion_Councils-_EPC_Membership_Certificate\"><\/span><b>Export Promotion Councils- EPC Membership Certificate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once the exporters get an IEC number (Import-Export Code) from DGFT, their next move is an EPC. In India, several councils are subject to specific categories of products. On the other hand, EPCs are government-sponsored non-profit organizations. Its primary function is to facilitate the export of specific, categorized goods. After getting the <\/span><b>EPC membership certificate,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the exporters can utilize the various services, including market research, getting approval for international trade, and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_List_of_Export_Promotion_Councils_EPCs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>The List of Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the current time, there are fourteen Export Councils, which are listed below with website names:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 62.0313%;height: 1237px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><b>EPC (Export Promotion Councils)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><b>Online Website<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">EEPC India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.eepcindia.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">www.projectexports.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics Export Promotion Council (Chemexcil)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.chemexcil.gov.in<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Chemicals and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.capexil.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Council for Leather Exports<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.leatherindia.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Sports Goods Export Promotion Council<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.sportsgoodsindia.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.gjepc.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Shellac Export Promotion Council<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.shellacepc.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Cashew Export Promotion Council of India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.cashewindia.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">The Plastics Export Promotion Council<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.plexconcil.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Export Promotion Council for EOUs &amp; SEZ Units (EPCES)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.epces.in<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.pharmexcil.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Indian Oil Seeds &amp; Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.iopepc.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 70.7484%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Services Export Promotion Council<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 36.4711%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">www.servicesepc.org<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_List_of_Commodity_Boards\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>The List of Commodity Boards\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are five commodity boards, which are listed with the Department of Commerce. These follow as:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 81.7412%;height: 547px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 31.7637%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><b> Commodity Boards<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8621%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><b>Explanation and Website<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 31.7637%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Tea Board of India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8621%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">It promotes the production of tea across India (website- https:\/\/www.teaboard.gov.in)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 31.7637%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Coffee Board<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8621%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Manages the development of the coffee industry in India (Website- https:\/\/coffeeboard.gov.in)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 31.7637%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Rubber Board<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8621%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Focuses on rubber industry promotions (Website- https:\/\/rubberboard.gov.in)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 31.7637%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Spices Board<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8621%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Responsible for promoting Indian spices internationally (Website- https:\/\/www.indianspices.com)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 31.7637%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Tobacco Board<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.8621%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 12pt\">Oversees the tobacco sector (Website-https:\/\/www.indianspices.com)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Federation_of_Indian_Export_Organizations_FIEO\"><\/span><b>The Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The EPCs and Commodity Boards only manage a specific category of products. But what if an exporter manages multiple goods for foreign trade? Let&#8217;s understand it by taking an example. If you are dealing with both textiles and handicrafts. In this context, the exporter needs to secure a separate RCMC certificate. That&#8217;s where the Federation of India Organization (FIEO) serves a crucial role. FIEO can be mentioned as the apex body of all Export Promotion Councils and Commodity Boards in India. On the other hand, the Federation of Indian Export Organizations&#8217; headquarters is located in Delhi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FIEO issues the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to those businesses that deal with multiple products for foreign trade. Through it, the journey of RCMC becomes more seamless. With it, the exporters can focus on their business growth, rather than solving registration complexity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up_Export_Promotion_Council_Certificate\"><\/span><b>Wrapping Up | Export Promotion Council Certificate\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the <\/span><b>export houses,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> the journey from DGFT to the Export Promotion Council might seem daunting at first. But, when you analyze it, it is well-structured and has been designed to help exporters, saving time and energy. By navigating this journey, the exporters can represent their products on the global stage. Start the RCMC registration process by identifying the product&#8217;s relevant EPC or commodity board. Streamline your journey by getting the RCMC registration consultant. At LegalRaasta, we solve your doubts and challenges<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><em><strong>User Query: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-application-form-anf-2c-export-promotion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RCMC Application Form ANF-2C for Export Promotion<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Still_have_questions_Browse_our_FAQs_or_contact_support\"><\/span><b>Still have questions? Browse our FAQs or contact support.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_RCMC_in_DGFT\"><\/span><b> What is RCMC in DGFT?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ans<\/strong>. DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) is the department introduced by the Indian government that grants <\/span><b>RCMC certificate approval <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to exporters and importers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_role_of_DGFT_for_export_promotion\"><\/span><b> What is the role of DGFT for export promotion?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> DGFT is responsible for boosting the export\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_RCMC_registration_time_period\"><\/span><b> What is the RCMC registration time period?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The validity timeline for the RCMC\u00a0 ( Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) is for five years. 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