{"id":3702,"date":"2021-03-26T06:12:22","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T06:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=3702"},"modified":"2021-03-31T05:42:13","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T05:42:13","slug":"legal-obligations-for-dry-fruits-export-from-india-to-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruits-export-from-india-to-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Legal Obligations for Dry Fruits Export from India to Abroad?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Dry\nfruits are those fruits whose water content has been completely removed either\nby sun-drying or naturally or through dryers. Dry fruits are also known as the\npowerhouses of nutrients. In India, there are top ten dry fruits producing\nstates. Export of dry fruits from India comprises the export of almonds,\napricot, raisins, cashew, etc. Before commencing any export or import business\nof any dry fruits, it is compulsory to have an IEC Certificate or Import Export\nCode. It&#8217;s a ten-digit code with lifetime validity, and IEC is issued by the\nDirector General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). But before all this, you must know\nall the legal obligations for dry fruits export from India to abroad. Scroll\ndown to check more information regarding the legal obligations for dry fruits\nexport from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ad41f86b8b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><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><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ad41f86b8b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><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:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruits-export-from-india-to-abroad\/#Export_of_Dry_Fruits_from_India_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\" title=\"Export of Dry Fruits from India \u2013 An Overview\">Export of Dry Fruits from India \u2013 An Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruits-export-from-india-to-abroad\/#List_of_all_Vital_Requirements_and_Registration_Intended_for_Dry_Fruits_Export_from_India_to_Overseas\" title=\"List of all Vital Requirements and Registration Intended for Dry Fruits\nExport from India to Overseas\">List of all Vital Requirements and Registration Intended for Dry Fruits\nExport from India to Overseas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruits-export-from-india-to-abroad\/#Procedure_for_Obtaining_IEC_Certificate_for_Dry_Fruits_Export_%E2%80%93_Legal_Obligations_for_Dry_Fruits_Export\" title=\"Procedure for Obtaining IEC Certificate for Dry Fruits Export &#8211; Legal\nObligations for Dry Fruits Export\">Procedure for Obtaining IEC Certificate for Dry Fruits Export &#8211; Legal\nObligations for Dry Fruits Export<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/legal-obligations-for-dry-fruits-export-from-india-to-abroad\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_of_Dry_Fruits_from_India_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\"><\/span>Export of Dry Fruits from India \u2013 An Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before\ndiscussing all the legal obligations for Dry Fruits, Export let us fruits know\nabout exporting fruits from India to other countries. The primary states of\nproducers of dry fruits in India are West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh,\nJammu &amp; Kashmir, Karnataka, Haryana, and Maharashtra. Dry fruits such as\ndates, almonds, cashews, raisins are highly in demand in the international\nmarket. Before beginning the export business of any dry fruits in India, it is\nobligatory to obtain an IEC Code issued by the DGFT. This code is basically\nnon-renewal in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India export extreme quality fresh dry fruits to more than 82 countries in the world. Peoples around the world are become health conscious and start including dry fruits in their regular diet because of their health benefits and nutrients. So dry fruits export business in India has observed a noticeable growth. In the Financial Year 2019-2020, The turnover of the dry fruits industry in India was more than thirty crores (INR), and most of the dry fruits were exported from India to various countries such as the UK (United Kingdom), USA (The United States of America), Malaysia, Australia, UAE (United Arab Emirates).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/amendment-of-iec-provisions-under-foreign-trade-policy-by-dgft\/\">Amendment of IEC Provisions under Foreign Trade Policy by DGFT<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_all_Vital_Requirements_and_Registration_Intended_for_Dry_Fruits_Export_from_India_to_Overseas\"><\/span>List of all Vital Requirements and Registration Intended for Dry Fruits\nExport from India to Overseas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>List of all the essential requirements and registrations are coming under legal obligations for Dry Fruits Export from India to other nations. Following are some government-based registrations that one should obtain before commencing a dry fruits export business in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-7.png\" alt=\"Vital Requirements and Registration Intended for Dry Fruits Export\" class=\"wp-image-3704\" width=\"487\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-7.png 900w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-7-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-7-768x540.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Company Registration<\/em><\/strong>: Don&#8217;t\nmake a mistake by avoiding Company Registration and don&#8217;t perceive this\nregistration as a problem. It is vital if you ever want to run a successful\nbusiness house for an extended period. Company Registration not only authorizes\nyour business from the ground but also helps in refining credibility overtime.<\/li><li><strong><em>APEDA License<\/em><\/strong>: For\nthose who want to involve with the export business of dry fruits in India, it\nis mandatory to obtain APEDA Registration. But, one has to avail of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/iec-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">IEC Registration<\/a><\/strong> in\nthe first place to obtain APEDA License. The applicant looking for APEDA\nRegistration in India has to submit an online application within one month from\nthe date on which the business becomes active. Following is the list of the\nplan products that come under the <strong><em>APEDA Act, 1985<\/em><\/strong>:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Meat Products;<\/li><li>Dairy Products;<\/li><li>Cocoa Products and Cocoa;<\/li><li>Guar Gum;<\/li><li>Medicinal and Herbal Plants;<\/li><li>Poultry Products;<\/li><li>Cereal Products;<\/li><li>Peanuts, Groundnuts, and Walnuts;<\/li><li>Jaggery and Sugar, and Honey Products;<\/li><li>Floriculture\nProducts;<\/li><li>Non-Alcohol and Alcohol Beverages;<\/li><li>All\nDifferent Types of Chocolates;<\/li><li>Pickle,\nChutney, and Papad;<\/li><li>Bakery\nProducts.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>PAN Card of a Company<\/em><\/strong>: It is mandatory for taxpaying companies. PAN Card of a Company contains a ten-digit alphanumeric code, and it aids as an identity proof for different purposes. One has to visitthe website of NSDL to file an online application for Company Pan Card.<\/li><li><strong><em>Opening of a Bank Account<\/em><\/strong>: Details of the bank remain the applicant requirements for registering any business entity in India. The details of the banks contain Branch Name, IFSC Code, and Name of the Account Holder.<\/li><li><strong><em>Import Export Code (IEC)<\/em><\/strong>: This is essential for you to ship your products abroad, and this code is compulsory for export business, and one should avail the same through the website of DGFT.<\/li><li><strong><em>FSSAI License<\/em><\/strong>: Usually, the FSSAI License is obtained by the Food Business Operators (FBO) in India. Almost every food business established in India have this license, and it also covers those who are involved with the dry fruits export business.<\/li><li><strong><em>FIEO Registration<\/em><\/strong>: The full form of FIEO is <strong><em>the Federation of Indian Export Organization; <\/em><\/strong>it is a top body that was established with a purpose to boost exporters across the nation by executing export-oriented schemes in the view of <strong><em>FTP (Foreign Trade Policy)<\/em><\/strong>. So, to obtain FIEO Registration in India, one has to go to the official website of FIEO and download the application for the registration. The applicant needs to fill the application and submit all the documents to the office and some essential documents are the IEC Certificate, identity proof, SSI Certificate, and past three years of the balance sheet showing the company&#8217;s export.<\/li><li><strong><em>MSME Certificate<\/em><\/strong>: This is issued to those business houses which are eager to discover the advantages of Government schemes or want to obtain credit with fewer troubles. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/msme-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">MSME Certificate<\/a><\/strong> would be a plus point for any individual who wants to earn some credibility in both the international and domestic markets. You can go to the official website of <strong><em>Udyog Aadhar Registration<\/em><\/strong> to make an online application for the MSME Registration Certificate.<\/li><li><strong><em>Certificate from IIFT<\/em><\/strong>: IIFT or Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a well-known government-based educational house that offers various certification courses regarding International Trading. For this certificate, you have to get some academic sessions with the institute for four months. Though it is not compulsory to get this certificate, it just adds some benefits for your business. <\/li><li><strong><em>Trademark Certificate<\/em><\/strong>: If you want to secure your shipped product labelled with your brand name against any violation of Intellectual Rights, then it is compulsory to obtain a Trademark Registration Certificate.<\/li><li><strong><em>ISO-9001 Certificate<\/em><\/strong>: This certificate has endured personification for the companies who want to get fineness in the quality of management system. There are some tough criteria for quality management and its main focus on the products and services improvements. With this ISO-9001 Certificate, you will come apart from the competition and earn more credibility over the global market.<\/li><li><strong><em>EXIM Membership of the Indian Chamber of Commerce<\/em><\/strong>: This membership is granted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and the primary objective of ICC is to work in tandem with its members who are already registered and extends the opportunity of Global Trading to maximize the profit of the exporter. This membership holds an international identification, and it aids the business to take export order from abroad location.<\/li><li><strong><em>Membership Certificate from TPCI<\/em><\/strong>: Trade Promotion Council is a top trade promotion organization that works under the shade of <strong><em>FTP or Foreign Trade Policy. <\/em><\/strong>The main objective of this membership certificate is to form investment and trade opportunities for the business by classifying the new market.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Obtaining_IEC_Certificate_for_Dry_Fruits_Export_%E2%80%93_Legal_Obligations_for_Dry_Fruits_Export\"><\/span>Procedure for Obtaining IEC Certificate for Dry Fruits Export &#8211; Legal\nObligations for Dry Fruits Export<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is\nalso one of the important legal obligations for Dry Fruits Export, and you can\nfollow the steps as mentioned below to obtain IEC Registration Certificate for\nexporting dry fruits from India to other countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Visit the website of DGFT.<\/li><li>After that, you have to click on the option\ncalled <strong><em>\u201cApply for IEC\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>After clicking this, you will be redirected to a\nnew page where you will see some blank fields.<\/li><li>Now you have to fill in all the personal information\nsuch as Name, Email Id, Mobile Number, and Address.<\/li><li>After entering the above information, then click\non the <strong><em>\u201cSend OTP\u201d<\/em><\/strong> button. After this, you will receive a One time\nPassword (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/One-time_password\">OTP<\/a>) at\nyour entered mobile number and email id.<\/li><li>After entering OTP, you will be verified and\nagain visit the home and log in by using login details.<\/li><li>After login, you can now access the application\nform for IEC Registration.<\/li><li>Select the right owner category from the\noptions.<\/li><li>Partner\/Karta\/Managing Trustee\/Director\/Proprietor\nof the Company.<\/li><li>Then, enter the bank details and upload the soft\ncopy of the cancelled chequebook and then click on the <strong><em>\u201cSave and Next\u201d<\/em><\/strong> button.<\/li><li>Select preferred sectors of operation and\nacceptance of declaration or undertaking and the click on the &#8220;Save and\nNext&#8221; button.<\/li><li>Finally, click on the &#8220;Sign&#8221; button at\nthe bottom of the page.<\/li><li>Then choose the form submitting mode either\nthrough DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) or Aadhar OTP. Then you need to\nfinish the payment procedures. The IEC Registration application is covered at\nRs. 500\/-. You can pay the fees through the portal, and after paying the\nregistration fee, don&#8217;t forget to download the receipt.<\/li><li>You can download the IEC Certificate from the <strong><em>\u201cPrint\nCertificate\u201d<\/em><\/strong> located in <strong><em>\u201cManaging IEC\u201d<\/em><\/strong> on the website.<\/li><\/ul>\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>As we discussed above are all the legal obligations for Dry Fruits export in India, and also the information has made it clear that the IEC is obligatory for shipment of products into different countries. However, Import Export Code provides many benefits to the exporters involved in Dry Fruit Export from India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/import-export-code-exemptions-in-india\/\">All you need to know about Import Export Code Exemptions in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dry fruits are those fruits whose water content has been completely removed either by sun-drying or naturally or through dryers. Dry fruits are also known as the powerhouses of nutrients. In India, there are top ten dry fruits producing states. 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