The IJCEPA Certificate is a Certificate of Origin issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in India. It certifies that the goods being exported are entirely manufactured or produced in the originating country, India. To obtain this certificate, exporters must provide various documents to the DGFT to verify the origin of the goods.
This Certificate of Origin is essential for customs clearance in the importing country. Without it, the importing country’s customs authorities may impose taxes on the goods. The certificate ensures that the products are duty-free and meet the requirements of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Japan.
Documents Required for IJCEPA Registration
- Organization-based Digital Signature Certificate
- DGFT Login ID
- Updated Import Export Code (IEC)
- Digital Signature Certificate software
- Mobile Number & Email Address
- Commercial Invoice
- Purchase Bill with details of quantity, origin of raw materials, and consumables used in the export product
- Manufacturer Exporter Declaration on the company’s Letterhead
- Product Description
- Purchase Order from the importer company
Process for IJCEPA Registration
- Account ID Creation with the help of Organization based DSC.
- Online application for Certificate of Origin (CoO)
- • Complete form with appropriate details
- Upload the necessary documents
- Issuance of IJCEPA Certificate
Benefits of IJCEPA Registration Include:
- Reducing tariffs and trade barriers in preferred countries
- Encouraging cross-border transactions between the territories of the contracting countries
- Promoting fair competition in the free trade areas
- Ensuring equitable benefits for all contracting countries
- Providing an effective mechanism for joint administration and dispute resolution
- Creating a framework for regional cooperation and enhancing mutual trade benefits
Import Export Code (IEC) Validity and Renewal
The validity of an Import Export Code (IEC) is now one year. Previously, the IEC was valid for a lifetime, but following amendments in the Foreign Trade Policy on February 12, 2021, it now requires annual renewal.
This amendment mandates that all IEC and e-EIC holders must update their IEC details annually on the DGFT portal, even if there are no changes. Failure to confirm the details online may lead to deactivation of the IEC.
IEC Registration with Ind Tax Filing
Navigating the IEC registration process and uploading the necessary documents can be complex and time-consuming, with a risk of rejection at each step. At Professional Utilities, we simplify this process for you with just three easy steps:
- Fill Out the Form: Complete our straightforward form, and our team of experts will call you back.
- Submit Documents: Provide the required documents for Import Export Code registration and make a 50% advance payment.
- Get Your IEC Code: Receive your Import Export Code and make the remaining payment