{"id":22506,"date":"2020-12-22T12:01:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T06:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=22506"},"modified":"2020-12-29T18:48:14","modified_gmt":"2020-12-29T13:18:14","slug":"legal-obligations-for-dry-fruit-export-from-india-to-overseas-location","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruit-export-from-india-to-overseas-location\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Obligations for Dry Fruit Export from India to Overseas Location"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Dry fruit is considered the powerhouse of nutrients. As the name\nsuggests, these fruit comprised of negligible water content. The dry fruits in\nour country are available in various forms such as dates, raisins, cashew,\nalmonds apricot, and so on. However, out of these only three are available in\nthe ample volume: Cashew nuts, Raisins, and Almonds, etc. In this blog, we\nwould look into the legal aspect of Dry Fruit export from India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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 ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page 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 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruit-export-from-india-to-overseas-location\/#An_Overview_of_Dry_Fruit_Export_from_India\" >An Overview of Dry Fruit Export from India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruit-export-from-india-to-overseas-location\/#Where_Does_India_Stand_in_the_Dry_Fruit_Export_Business\" >Where Does India Stand in the Dry Fruit Export Business?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruit-export-from-india-to-overseas-location\/#List_of_Important_Registrations_and_Requirements_Intended_for_Export_of_Dry_Fruit_export_from_India\" >List of Important Registrations and Requirements Intended for Export of Dry\nFruit export from India&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruit-export-from-india-to-overseas-location\/#What_is_the_Online_Procedure_for_Obtaining_IEC_Registration_to_Export_Dry_Fruits_from_India\" >What is the Online Procedure for Obtaining IEC Registration to Export Dry\nFruits from India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruit-export-from-india-to-overseas-location\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Dry_Fruit_Export_from_India\"><\/span>An Overview of Dry Fruit Export from India&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The states like Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal, Karnataka,\nMaharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana are the primary\nproducers of dry fruit in India.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dry fruit such as dates, raisins, almonds, cashew, and\napricot has a sustainable demand in the overseas market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before commencing the export business of any product in India,\nit is a must to have an import-export code. It is a ten-digit which is granted\nby the Directorate-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) India. The Import Export\nCode is practically non-renewal in nature, which means it will serve the\nbusiness through its lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_Does_India_Stand_in_the_Dry_Fruit_Export_Business\"><\/span>Where Does India Stand in the Dry Fruit Export Business?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India exports high-quality dry fruit to over 82 countries. In\nthe preceding financial year, our country has earned around 4.63 million\ndollars from exporting dry fruit. In terms of volume, the country has shipped\naround 18330310 metric tons of dry fruit to the overseas destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the financial year 2018, the volume of the exported dry\nfruits stood at 915180 metric tons. The figures give the inclination that India\nholds immense potential for dry fruit export. The improving figure would let\nmore exporters get on board in the upcoming years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Important_Registrations_and_Requirements_Intended_for_Export_of_Dry_Fruit_export_from_India\"><\/span>List of Important Registrations and Requirements Intended for Export of Dry\nFruit export from India&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the government-based registration that one would need before setting up a dry fruit export business in India&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Following-are-the-government-based-registration-that-one-would-need-before-setting-up-a-dry-fruit-export-business-in-India.png\" alt=\"Important Registrations and Requirements Intended for Export \" class=\"wp-image-22531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Following-are-the-government-based-registration-that-one-would-need-before-setting-up-a-dry-fruit-export-business-in-India.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Following-are-the-government-based-registration-that-one-would-need-before-setting-up-a-dry-fruit-export-business-in-India-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Following-are-the-government-based-registration-that-one-would-need-before-setting-up-a-dry-fruit-export-business-in-India-768x232.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not make the mistake of perceiving company registration as a burden. It is extremely important if you ever thought of running a successful business house for a prolonged period. <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/company-registration\"><strong>Company Registration<\/strong><\/a> not only legalizes your business from the ground up but also helps in improving credibility overtime. Head over to CorpBiz if you need one now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APEDA License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>APEDA registration is compulsory for the entire individual who wishes to engage with Dry Fruit Export business in India. However, one has to avail of the IEC registration in the first place to obtain this license. The applicant seeking <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/apeda-registration\"><strong>APEDA registration<\/strong><\/a> has to submit the web-based application within one month from the date on which the business becomes active. Below is the list of the schedule product that comes under the APEDA Act, 1985.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Meat and Meat Products&nbsp; <\/li><li>Poultry and Poultry Products <\/li><li>Dairy Products&nbsp; <\/li><li>All types of Chocolates&nbsp; <\/li><li>Bakery Products, Confectionery, and Biscuits <\/li><li>Alcoholic and Non- Alcoholic Beverages <\/li><li>Cocoa and products of Cocoa&nbsp; <\/li><li>Cereal products and Cereal&nbsp; <\/li><li>Papad, Chutney, and Pickle, and <\/li><li>Herbal and Medicinal Plants&nbsp; <\/li><li>Walnuts, Peanuts, and Groundnuts <\/li><li>Guar Gum <\/li><li>Honey, Sugar, and Jaggery Products <\/li><li>Floriculture and Floriculture Products&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Company PAN Card<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It a must-have requirement for the taxpaying entity. Company PAN\nCard usually comprises a ten-digit alphanumeric code and it serves as an\nidentification proof for several purposes. One can visit the NDSL portal to\nfill an application regarding Company |PAN card.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Bank Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The bank details remain the apparent prerequisite for\nregistering any business form in India. The bank details generally include the\nIFSC code, branch name, and Account holder\u2019s name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IEC (Import Export Code)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what you need in order to ship your product abroad. The\nIEC code is mandatory for exporting business and one can avail of it through\nthe DGFT website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FSSAI Food License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI Food License<\/strong><\/a> is generally obtained by the food business operators in India. Nearly every food establishment in the country has to mandatorily get this license. It also covers those who are engaged with the business of dry fruit export. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIEO Registration\n(Federation of Indian Export Organization)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FIEO\nis an abbreviated term of Federation of Indian Export Organization. It is an\napex body that was established with an aim to encourage exporters across the\ncountry by implementing export-oriented schemes in view of Foreign Trade Policy\n(FTP).&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avail <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fieo-registration\"><strong>FIEO registration<\/strong><\/a>, one has to visit the official portal of Federation of Indian Export Organization and download the application for the same.&nbsp; The application will goes along with the copy of some mandatory documents such as IEC certificate, SSI Registration Certificate, ID proof, and balance sheet reflecting the export of the company for past three years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSME Certification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MSME certification is granted to that business house which is willing to explore the benefits of government schemes or wish to obtain credit with minimum of hassles. <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/msme-registration\"><strong>MSME certification<\/strong><\/a> would an added advantage for anyone who wishes reaps credibility in the both domestic and global market. You can visit the online portal of Udyog Addhaar Registration to make an online application for the MSME Certification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certificate from IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian\nInstitute of Foreign Trade is a renowned government-based educational house\nthat provides diverse certification courses related to international trading.\nFor this certificate, you have to attain some academic sessions with the\ninstitute for the duration of four month.&nbsp;\nThough it is not mandatory for you to get this certificate, it would act\nan added advantage for your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trademark Certificate <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark certificate become mandatory in case where you want to protect your shipped product labeled with your brand name against any act of infringement and violation of Intellectual Rights.&nbsp; Such a certificate would keep you abreast of brand pirates and allow you sell the product worldwide with a piece of mind. There is a deliberate process for obtaining <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a> in India. If you wish to avail this certificate with minimum of hassle then talk to our experts with any second thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Organization for Standardization: ISO -9001<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ISO\n9001 I has remained epitome for the companies who wishes to attain excellence\nin the quality management system. This is not something you can obtain\novernight. The ISO 9001 has set out some stiff criteria for quality management\nsystem and it\u2019s primarily focuses on the improvement of the products and\nservices. Having this certificate will set you apart from competition and let\nyou earn more credibility overtime in the international market.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EXIM Membership of the ICC (Indian Chamber of Commerce)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EXIM\nmembership of the chamber is granted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).\nThe objective of the ICC is to work in tandem with its registered members and\nbroadens the scope of international trading to maximize the exporter\u2019s profit.\nEXIM membership of chamber possesses a global recognition and it helps\nbusinesses to grab export order from overseas location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership Certificate from Trade Promotion Council of India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TPCI\nis an apex trade promotion organization that works under the canopy of Foreign\nTrade Policy (FTP). The primary objective of this platform is to create\ninvestment and trade opportunities for the business by indentifying the new\nmarket. The application for Membership Certificate is available for the\nexporter on the website of Trade Promotion Council of India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Online_Procedure_for_Obtaining_IEC_Registration_to_Export_Dry_Fruits_from_India\"><\/span>What is the Online Procedure for Obtaining IEC Registration to Export Dry\nFruits from India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;On 13th July 2020, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) came up with a new online platform for the issuance of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\"><strong>IEC registration<\/strong><\/a>. The section below would let you complete the registration process for the Import Export Code with ease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First, navigate to the DGFT website with the help of the\nfollowing URL<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dgft.gov.in\/CP\"><strong>https:\/\/dgft.gov.in\/CP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>On the home page, you were required to click on the tab called\n\u201cApply for IEC\u201d.&nbsp;<\/li><li>This will redirect you to the page which encloses some blank\nfields.<\/li><li>Now you are supposed to provide some basic information such as\nName, Email ID, contact number, place where you reside.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>After entering the required info, tap on the option called\n&#8220;Send OTP,\u201d. After this, portal will send the One Time Password on your\ncontact number and email id.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Visit the home page and complete the login formalities. Now, you\nwould get access to the web-form of IEC registration.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Select the right owner category from the given options<\/li><li>Director \/ Partner \/ Karta \/ Proprietor \/ Managing Trustee of\nthe Entity.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Then, completes the bank details and upload the soft copy of the\ncanceled checkbook and click on Save and Next\u201d button.<\/li><li>Select Preferred sectors of operations&gt; Acceptance of Undertaking\/Declaration&gt;&#8221;Save\nand Next&#8221; button.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lastly, tap on the &#8220;Sign&#8221; button located at the lower\npart of the page.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then choose the mode of submitting the form i.e., either through\nAadhar OTP or DSC (Digital Signature Certificate). After that, you need to\ncomplete the payment formalities against the submitted form. The application\nfor IEC registration is capped at Rs 500. The payment can be done on the portal\nitself. After completing the payment requirement, do not forget to download the\nreceipt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, you can also download the IEC certificate\nfrom the option called &#8220;Print Certificate&#8221; located in &#8220;Managing\nIEC\u201d listed on the DGFT website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry fruit export in our country is subjected to certain legal obligations. The information above has made it obvious that the Import Export Code is compulsory for shipping products abroad. Though IEC is mandatory, it offers several productive benefits to the exporters dealing with Dry Fruit export from India. Connect with the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>Corpbiz<\/strong><\/a> associates for availing IEC registration with a minimum of paperwork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/iec-registration-for-exporting-electronic-appliances-from-india\/\">\nHow to get IEC Registration for Exporting Electronic Appliances from India?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dry fruit is considered the powerhouse of nutrients. As the name suggests, these fruit comprised of negligible water content. The dry fruits in our country are available in various forms such as dates, raisins, cashew, almonds apricot, and so on. However, out of these only three are available in the ample volume: Cashew nuts, Raisins, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":22606,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[165],"tags":[1346],"acf":{"service_id":"16"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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