{"id":32919,"date":"2025-10-01T15:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T09:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=32919"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:41:08","slug":"rcmc-vs-iec-export-documents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-vs-iec-export-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"RCMC vs IEC: Understanding the Difference Between Two Key Export Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Imagine you recently started a new export house and are thinking of applying for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/rcmc-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>RCMC registration<\/b><\/a><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, exporters can face challenges during registration. That&#8217;s where you are required to provide an IEC number. The export-import code is the primary document that is mandatory to start export businesses. But what is the role of the <\/span><b>IEC code during certification of RCMC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">? Looking for the same? Then you are on the right page. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the export registration requirements,<\/span><b> RCMC vs IEC,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> export regulations, and much more. Read more below.<\/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-vs-iec-export-documents\/#The_Guide_for_RCMC_Certificate_Importance_for_Exporters\" title=\"The Guide for RCMC Certificate: Importance for Exporters\">The Guide for RCMC Certificate: Importance for Exporters<\/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-vs-iec-export-documents\/#What_is_an_Import_Export_Code_IEC_for_Businesses\" title=\"What is an Import Export Code (IEC) for Businesses?\">What is an Import Export Code (IEC) for Businesses?<\/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-vs-iec-export-documents\/#When_Did_the_Entities_Require_an_IEC_Number\" title=\"When Did the Entities Require an IEC Number?\">When Did the Entities Require an IEC Number?<\/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-vs-iec-export-documents\/#RCMC_vs_IEC_Importance_for_Importing-Exporting\" title=\"RCMC vs IEC: Importance for Importing-Exporting\">RCMC vs IEC: Importance for Importing-Exporting<\/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-vs-iec-export-documents\/#Consideration\" title=\"Consideration\">Consideration<\/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-vs-iec-export-documents\/#RCMC_Certificate\" title=\"RCMC Certificate\u00a0\">RCMC Certificate\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-vs-iec-export-documents\/#IEC_Import_Export_Code\" title=\"IEC (Import Export Code)\">IEC (Import Export Code)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-vs-iec-export-documents\/#Conclusion_Apply_for_IEC_and_RCMC_to_meet_Export_Regulations\" title=\"Conclusion\u00a0 | Apply for IEC and RCMC to meet Export Regulations\">Conclusion\u00a0 | Apply for IEC and RCMC to meet Export Regulations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-vs-iec-export-documents\/#FAQs_IEC_is_the_Gateway_to_Meet_Trade_Compliance\" title=\"FAQs | IEC is the Gateway to Meet Trade Compliance\">FAQs | IEC is the Gateway to Meet Trade Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-vs-iec-export-documents\/#4_Which_supported_export_documents_are_required_for_international_trade\" title=\"4. Which supported export documents are required for international trade?\">4. Which supported export documents are required for international trade?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Guide_for_RCMC_Certificate_Importance_for_Exporters\"><\/span><b>The Guide for RCMC Certificate: Importance for Exporters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Several councils and commodity boards are connected to the Indian government. These organizations are responsible for promoting Indian goods or services worldwide. Furthermore, it provides valuable support to traders by allowing them to participate in trade fairs. Even the exporters can access the government support, benefits, schemes, and incentives. But here is the catch. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/rcmc-grow-indian-export-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> Indian export businesses <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are required to obtain the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to avail these benefits. To become a member of any<\/span><b> right export promotion council<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the <\/span><b>Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a prerequisite. The major role of the export registration certificate is<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allows new export houses to import or export restricted items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To claim the export benefits and incentives under the Foreign Trade Policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To participate in the foreign trade fairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Note: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With a single<\/span><b> RCMC certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, organizations can export two or more products. There is no need to apply for a separate certificate for each product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Import_Export_Code_IEC_for_Businesses\"><\/span><b>What is an Import Export Code (IEC) for Businesses?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whoever is from India and is engaged in international trade is subject to the mandatory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/iec-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IEC registration<\/strong><\/a>. The Import Export Code (IEC) is a mandatory 10-digit unique code that identifies any business. On the other hand, the import-export code is basically issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). The code is basically linked to the entity&#8217;s Permanent Account Number (PAN). The key aspects are<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Legal Formality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Holding the IEC number is mandatory for individuals or businesses that deal in international trade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Issuing Authority:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> To obtain the import-export code, apply through the DGFT portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Link to PAN: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The code is basically provided on the basis of the applicant&#8217;s PAN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Validity Timelin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">e: There is no need to renew the IEC, as it&#8217;s permanent and doesn&#8217;t expire.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Did_the_Entities_Require_an_IEC_Number\"><\/span><b>When Did the Entities Require an IEC Number?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Individuals or businesses importing or exporting goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anyone dealing with services exporting or importing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To get the customs clearance at ports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To apply for the <\/span><b>AD code registration and RCMC certificate<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RCMC_vs_IEC_Importance_for_Importing-Exporting\"><\/span><b>RCMC vs IEC: Importance for Importing-Exporting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As earlier disclosed, the <\/span><b>RCMC certificate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is issued by the EPCs, who are involved in importing-exporting businesses and gain membership. Meanwhile, EPC doesn&#8217;t care about exporting and importing goods. But it is responsible for promoting a specific category of products, boosting business credibility, and providing access to global trade fairs. However, the IEC number cares about how many goods are exported from India, the quality, and many other parameters. During the registration of 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\">, the IEC number is a major document. Let&#8217;s break it down to know the difference between:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5333%\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consideration\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Consideration<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2527%\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RCMC_Certificate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>RCMC Certificate\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.0048%\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IEC_Import_Export_Code\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>IEC (Import Export Code)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5333%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Purpose\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2527%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">The IEC (Import-Export code) contains the 10-digit unique numbers. It is mandatory for those who deal in international trade in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.0048%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>RCMC certificate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">provides the membership with EPC (Export Promotion Council), commodity board, or development authority. Membership helps to utilize government benefits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5333%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Mandatory<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2527%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Registration for IEC is compulsory for both importers and exporters. It enables them for customs clearance and helps to align with foreign trade policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.0048%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">It is not mandatory, but it becomes necessary when exporters want to claim export-related benefits, incentives, and schemes. Even to participate in international trade events, which are mostly organized by EPC, requires an export registration certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5333%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Issuance<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2527%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)\u00a0 is active in granting an IEC code to importers and exporters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.0048%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Under the guidelines of DGFT, the relevant Export Promotion Councils or Commodity Boards issue it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5333%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Function<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2527%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">Through code, the customs department identifies the individuals or organizations linked with import-export.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.0048%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">A certificate is the gateway to government-supported benefits. With it, exporters can claim incentives like Duty Drawback, MEIS, and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 17.5333%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Requirement<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.2527%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">It has become necessary to get customs clearance and to manage foreign exchange transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 48.0048%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 14pt\">To utilize the export promotion schemes, access to benefits under FTP, or to participate in international trade fairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_Apply_for_IEC_and_RCMC_to_meet_Export_Regulations\"><\/span>\n<b>Conclusion\u00a0 | Apply for IEC and RCMC to meet Export Regulations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both the<\/span><b> IEC and RCMC certificates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are prerequisites to gain access to international trade. The IEC number serves as the primary document, while you will only be eligible for RCMC when you have an IEC code. Import export code generally verifies the businesses as traders, whereas RCMC is a specific document for exporters who want to promote their goods. The code provides the legal rights to businesses to trade freely without external restrictions. Holding both IEC and RCMC is beneficial and has separate working functions. Get valuable support and guidance from LegalRaasta experts to obtain the<\/span><b> IEC number and certificate of RCMC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_IEC_is_the_Gateway_to_Meet_Trade_Compliance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><b>FAQs | IEC is the Gateway to Meet Trade Compliance<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li><b> Can you export without the RCMC certificate?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> Yes, you can export goods or services without obtaining the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC). However, obtaining the certificate becomes crucial when you want to claim export incentives, benefits, and schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Is IEC registration mandatory?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> Yes, it is marked as one of the most important code certificates required for international trade. Exporters are restricted from international trade without a valid IEC code.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"3\">\n<li><b> What is the use of IEC at ports?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> For the goods customs clearance at ports, businesses are required to show their IEC code certificate to the customs authority.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_supported_export_documents_are_required_for_international_trade\"><\/span><b>4. Which supported export documents are required for international trade?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong> <\/em>For international trade, the exporter must provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Import-Export Code (ICE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">GST registration certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shipping bill<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The commercial invoice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certificate of Origin (COO)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inspection or Quality Check Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Export License<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AD code Registration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">RCMC Certificate (if<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> wants to claim export incentives and benefits)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify\" start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Who grants the license of RCMC for multiple products?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em><strong>Ans.<\/strong><\/em> The products that are not promoted by EPCs or Commodity Boards are managed by FIEO. The exporter who deals with multiple products can register with the<\/span><b> Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> This authority grants the RCMC certificate to a multi-product exporter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you recently started a new export house and are thinking of applying for RCMC registration. However, exporters can face challenges during registration. That&#8217;s where you are required to provide an IEC number. The export-import code is the primary document that is mandatory to start export businesses. 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