Everything you need to know about Registration Cum Membership Certificate and all 33 Export Promotion Councils in India
Apply for RCMC NowRegistration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) is a mandatory document for exporters in India who wish to avail benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy 2026. It serves as your official registration with an Export Promotion Council (EPC) relevant to your product category.
Valid for 5 years from the date of issuance
Required for claiming export incentives and benefits
Essential for participating in trade fairs and exhibitions
Import Export Code issued by DGFT - the primary requirement
Valid GST certificate showing your business registration
Bank account details with authorized signatory information
PAN card of the company/firm/proprietor
Aadhaar, Passport or other valid identity documents
Recent passport size photographs of authorized signatory
Choose the right council based on your export product category. Each EPC specializes in specific industries and products.
Fruits, vegetables, cereals, processed foods, dairy products, meat products, flowers, honey
Cashew kernels, cashew nut shell liquid, cashew shell products
Oil seeds, vegetable oils, oilcakes, pulses, oil meals
Fish, prawns, shrimp, lobster, crab, squid, cuttlefish, other seafood
Coffee beans, instant coffee, roasted coffee, coffee extracts
All varieties of tea - black, green, white, oolong, herbal teas
Cardamom, pepper, chilli, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and 52 scheduled spices
Virginia tobacco, tobacco products, cigarettes, cigars
Natural rubber, rubber products, latex products
Coir fibre, coir yarn, coir mats, coir pith, coir products
Ready-made garments, fashion apparel, clothing accessories
Cotton yarn, cotton fabrics, cotton made-ups, home textiles
Synthetic textiles, rayon fabrics, man-made fibre textiles
Handloom fabrics, handwoven textiles, traditional handloom products
Powerloom fabrics, powerloom textiles, grey fabrics
Silk fabrics, silk garments, silk made-ups, raw silk
Woollen yarn, woollen fabrics, woollen garments, blankets
Wool products, wool textiles, specialized wool exports
Jute bags, jute carpets, jute textiles, jute diversified products
Handmade carpets, rugs, floor coverings, durries
Art metalware, woodware, hand-printed textiles, embroidered goods, marble crafts
Handicraft products, artisan goods, traditional crafts promotion
Cut & polished diamonds, gold jewellery, silver jewellery, coloured gemstones
Leather goods, footwear, leather garments, saddlery, harness
Dyes, cosmetics, essential oils, castor oil, basic chemicals
Inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, pesticides, glass, ceramics
Pharmaceuticals, drugs, medicines, APIs, formulations, herbal products
Plastic raw materials, plastic products, packaging materials
Engineering goods, machinery, auto components, iron & steel products
Turnkey projects, consultancy services, construction projects abroad
Sports equipment, fitness goods, sports apparel, toys & games
IT services, tourism, healthcare, education, entertainment, legal services
Shellac, forest products, natural gums, medicinal plants
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Start your export journey today. Get expert assistance for hassle-free RCMC registration with the right Export Promotion Council.
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