{"id":32856,"date":"2025-09-29T10:56:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T05:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=32856"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:41:08","slug":"importance-of-epc-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/importance-of-epc-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of EPC Registration for RCMC Certificate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To promote Indian exports, the government of India helps the exporters in various ways. By establishing the schemes, incentives, and other benefits, the export journey is made easier. Meanwhile, to access government-supported benefits, exporters are required to register with the relevant Export Promotion Council. There are a lot of organizations that come under the EPCs, which are responsible for issuing the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate to exporters. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The certificate is the gateway to initiatives, duty exemptions, and the key to participating in trade fairs. But how is the EPC registration beneficial for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rcmc-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RCMC certificate<\/strong><\/a><\/span><b>?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> This guide will explore the importance of <\/span><b>EPC with RCMC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, including the role and various aspects. You can explore more in the next section.<\/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\/importance-of-epc-registration\/#What_is_EPC_Export_Promotion_Council\" title=\"What is EPC (Export Promotion Council)?\">What is EPC (Export Promotion Council)?<\/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\/importance-of-epc-registration\/#EPC_Registration_Importance_RCMC_Certificate_for_Export_Benefits\" title=\"EPC Registration Importance: RCMC Certificate for Export Benefits\">EPC Registration Importance: RCMC Certificate for Export Benefits<\/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\/importance-of-epc-registration\/#EPC_Regulatory_Frameworks_for_RCMC_Approval\" title=\"EPC Regulatory Frameworks for RCMC Approval\u00a0\">EPC Regulatory Frameworks for RCMC Approval\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/importance-of-epc-registration\/#The_List_of_Export_Promotion_Councils_with_their_Role\" title=\"The List of Export Promotion Councils with their Role\">The List of Export Promotion Councils with their Role<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/importance-of-epc-registration\/#EPC_Processing_Timeline_for_RCMC_Certificate\" title=\"EPC Processing Timeline for RCMC Certificate\u00a0\">EPC Processing Timeline for RCMC Certificate\u00a0<\/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\/importance-of-epc-registration\/#Final_Discussion_EPC_Registration_Importance_for_RCMC_Certificate\" title=\"Final Discussion | EPC Registration Importance for RCMC Certificate\">Final Discussion | EPC Registration Importance for RCMC Certificate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/importance-of-epc-registration\/#FAQs_Dissolve_your_Doubts_for_RCMC_registration\" title=\"FAQs | Dissolve your Doubts for RCMC registration\">FAQs | Dissolve your Doubts for RCMC registration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_EPC_Export_Promotion_Council\"><\/span><b>What is EPC (Export Promotion Council)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Between the government and the exporting community, the EPCs serve as the bridge. Export Promotion Councils is a non-profit organization that is legally sponsored by the Indian government. To boost foreign trade internationally, EPC organizations support exporters for a specific category of goods or services. It further ensures that exporters adhere to foreign trade policies and provides valuable assistance. The major role of EPCs is to interact with exporters to the government, manage information &amp; resources, conduct promotional activities, boost networking opportunities, and much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPC_Registration_Importance_RCMC_Certificate_for_Export_Benefits\"><\/span><b>EPC Registration Importance: RCMC Certificate for Export Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>EPC registration membership <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">enables exporters to access the government-supported export benefits under FTP. These schemes or incentives include the authorization to export restricted goods and customs duty benefits. Here is the illustration of EPC registration benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Access to Foreign Export Benefits:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> EPCs are the regulatory authority for issuing the <\/span>RCMC certificate.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It enables the utilization of schemes such as the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties &amp; Taxes on Exported Products) scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Permission for Restricted Items:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It provides authorization for those items that are restricted and require majorly government approval.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Enhanced Exporter Status: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>certificate of RCMC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> demonstrates that the exporter is registered with a relevant EPC and complies with trade regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Smooth Export Procedure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> EPCs help facilitate better and conventional coordination between the government and the export community.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPC_Regulatory_Frameworks_for_RCMC_Approval\"><\/span><b>EPC Regulatory Frameworks for RCMC Approval\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The primary step of registration starts by selecting the right EPC, based on the goods or service category. To meet the legal compliance, the exporters must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register with the right Export Promotion Council (EPC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the DGFT online portal for registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exporters must comply with India&#8217;s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must have an active IEC (Import Export Code).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Complete the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-online-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> e-RCMC application<\/strong><\/a> and pay the prescribed fee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For successful<\/span> RCMC registration<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, exporters must ensure that norms and standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the certificate is valid only for five financial years, its renewal is necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_List_of_Export_Promotion_Councils_with_their_Role\"><\/span><b>The List of Export Promotion Councils with their Role<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>EPCs (Export Promotion Councils)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Functions<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Promotes Indian readymade garments in the international market by supporting exporters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Promotes Indian agricultural exports and focuses on food products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics &amp; Dyes Export Promotion Council (CHEMEXCIL)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Supports those exporters who export chemicals, cosmetics, and dyes in international markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Carpet Export Promotion Council<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Focuses on the Indian carpet exports.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Promotes high-quality Indian produced cashews.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Chemical and Allied Products Export Promotion Council (CAPEXIL)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Supports chemical and allied product exporters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Council for Leather Exports (CLE)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Focuses on the Indian produced leather and its products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Promotes Indian cotton textiles in international markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Focuses on the engineering product exports.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Export Promotion Council for EoUs &amp; SEZs (EPCEs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Under Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), act as exporter operators.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">A Fundamental body for supporting the export of numerous products and services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Gem &amp; Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Supports Indian exporters who deal with gem and jewellery exportation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Promotes the export of handloom products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Primary body for promoting Indian silk export globally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Indian Oilseeds &amp; Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Promotes the export of oilseeds and their products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Jute Products Development and Export Promotion Council (JPDEPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Focuses on the export promotion of jute products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Associated with the development and promotion of marine products export.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Plastics Export Promotion Council (Plexconcil)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Boost production of Indian plastic products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Powerloom Development &amp; Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Focuses on the export of Indian powerloom products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Dedicated to the promotion of pharmaceutical products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Oversees and promotes construction and engineering products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPC_Processing_Timeline_for_RCMC_Certificate\"><\/span><b>EPC Processing Timeline for RCMC Certificate\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">EPC (Export Promotion Council) is responsible for issuing the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate to exporters. Meanwhile, the processing timeline for issuing the certificate is typically 5-10 working days. Although it can be increased to a maximum of 3-4 weeks, depending on documents and other queries. On the other hand, businesses can track the application status through DGFT&#8217;s <\/span><b>e-RCMC portal.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Meanwhile, registration processing time can be reduced as<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide accurate and complete documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Must provide an updated and active Import Export Code (IEC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Register with the right EPC to avoid challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Discussion_EPC_Registration_Importance_for_RCMC_Certificate\"><\/span><b>Final Discussion | EPC Registration Importance for RCMC Certificate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Indian exporters contribute significantly to economic growth. However, to boost a brand&#8217;s credibility, product quality and performance are critical. But the right support is most advantageous to promote goods and services worldwide. As such, it is necessary to choose the right EPC (Export Promotion Council) to avoid entangling the same challenge. By obtaining the appropriate EPC membership, you are taking extra strides to gain access to a variety of schemes, incentives, and benefits. Obtain the RCMC letter today so you will reap the benefits of government support. Take professional support, for example, Legal Raasta, to help streamline the process of registration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Dissolve_your_Doubts_for_RCMC_registration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>FAQs | Dissolve your Doubts for RCMC registration<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><b> Can you get two RCMC Certificates?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Yes, an exporter who deals with two different products is allowed to apply for separate <\/span>RCMC certificates. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Otherwise, you may need to register with the <\/span><b>Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO), which is<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> specifically responsible for issuing multi-product exporters.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"2\">\n<li><b> How may you determine who is the right EPC?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Note, every specific EPC is responsible for promoting a certain product category. To choose the right export promotion council, first determine your export business line. Moreover, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-journey-dgft-export-promotion-councils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DGFT portal to know all EPCs<\/strong><\/a> and their product categories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"3\">\n<li><b> What are the non-compliance consequences with DGFT guidelines?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Non-compliance with DGFT can lead to severe challenges, including legal action. Exporters will be blocked from trade privileges, have their licenses cancelled, be banned from international export, and even face criminal prosecution.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Which items are not included in the duty-free allowance?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The major products are TVs, firearms and ammunition, narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, counterfeit or pirated goods, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Which EPC provides the certificate for IT and electronic products?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> For the IT and electronic products, exporters are required to register with the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (EPC), which issues the <\/span>RCMC certificate.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To promote Indian exports, the government of India helps the exporters in various ways. 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