APEDA Registration
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APEDA registration is mandatory for exporters of scheduled agricultural and processed food products. It lets you export products such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat and processed foods and access the government's export support. CASYST prepares and files the application so you can start exporting with the right registrations in place.
What is APEDA Registration?
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) promotes the export of agricultural and processed food products from India. Exporters of the products it covers must obtain a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC).
To apply, you also need an Import Export Code from the DGFT. The RCMC is valid for a fixed period and must be renewed before it lapses.
Who needs APEDA Registration?
- Exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Exporters of dairy, meat, poultry and processed foods
- Merchant exporters and traders sourcing from farmers and producers
- Businesses planning to enter agricultural export markets
Benefits of APEDA Registration
Legal eligibility to export
Scheduled products can only be exported by RCMC holders.
Access to APEDA schemes
Members can apply for assistance and export promotion schemes.
Buyer confidence
An RCMC signals a registered, regulated exporter.
Smoother customs clearance
Documentation with the RCMC reduces delays at the port.
Market support
APEDA offers information, promotions and trade fair participation.
Eligibility
- An Import Export Code is required
- The product must be one that APEDA covers
- The applicant must have a registered business with a bank account
- Quality and packaging norms for the product must be met
Documents required
- Import Export Code (IEC)
- PAN of the business
- GST registration certificate where applicable
- Certificate of incorporation, partnership deed or proprietor proof
- Cancelled cheque and bank details
- Address proof of the business premises
- Details of the products to be exported
APEDA Registration process
- 1Step 1
Check product eligibility
We confirm that your product falls under APEDA's scheduled products.
- 2Step 2
Ensure IEC is in place
We obtain your IEC if you do not already have one.
- 3Step 3
Prepare and upload documents
We prepare the application and supporting documents.
- 4Step 4
File on the APEDA portal
We file the application and pay the fee.
- 5Step 5
Verification and RCMC
On approval you receive the RCMC electronically.
- 6Step 6
Renew on time
We remind you to renew before the certificate expires.
After you get the RCMC
- Renew the RCMC before it expires
- Follow APEDA quality, packaging and traceability requirements
- Quote the RCMC on export documents
- Use APEDA schemes and buyer-seller meets
- Keep records of exports for reporting
Scheduled products covered
- Fruits, vegetables and their products
- Meat, poultry and dairy products
- Cereals, pulses and processed foods
- Floriculture, honey, jaggery and confectionery
- Other products notified by APEDA from time to time
Validity and renewal
The registration certificate is valid for a fixed period and must be renewed before it lapses so that you can continue exporting scheduled products. We track your renewal date for you.
Cost of APEDA registration
APEDA charges a registration fee that is set by the authority and can change. Our package starts from the price shown on this page, and we confirm the government fee before we apply.
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APEDA Registration cost
Our APEDA Registration package starts from ₹1,999. Government fees, stamp duty and other statutory charges are separate and depend on your state and the exact filing involved. We give you a clear, itemised quote before we start, with no hidden charges.
Get a QuoteAPEDA Registration checklist
- Check product eligibility
- Ensure IEC is in place
- Prepare and upload documents
- File on the APEDA portal
- Verification and RCMC
- Renew on time
Frequently asked questions
For scheduled products, yes. An RCMC is required to export them.
Yes, an IEC is required to apply for APEDA registration.
It is valid for a fixed period set by APEDA and must be renewed before it expires.
Yes, new exporters can apply once they have an IEC and the required documents.
APEDA charges a registration fee that we confirm at the time of application.
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