RASP International is India’s trusted DGFT consultancy, serving exporters and importers since 2005. Our team of qualified professionals specializes in Directorate General of Foreign Trade advisory, helping businesses navigate the complexities of India’s Foreign Trade Policy with clarity, speed, and full compliance. With 20+ years of legacy, ISO 9001:2015 certified processes, and deep working relationships across DGFT regional authorities and headquarters, we are the partner of choice for first-time exporters, growing MSMEs, and established industry leaders alike.
What Does a DGFT Consultant Do?
A DGFT consultant acts as the bridge between your business and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the government body responsible for formulating and implementing India’s Foreign Trade Policy. DGFT consultants interpret policy changes, prepare and file applications for licenses and registrations, represent clients before DGFT officials, optimize export incentive claims, and ensure your business stays compliant with the evolving trade regulations. Good DGFT consultants save exporters significant time, reduce the risk of rejections and penalties, and often unlock incentives that businesses did not know they were eligible for.
Our Complete DGFT Consulting Services
IEC (Importer Exporter Code) Registration and Modification
Every business that wants to import or export from India needs a valid IEC. We handle fresh IEC registration, IEC modifications (address change, partner change, bank details update), IEC reactivation for dormant accounts, and annual IEC updates as required under the new DGFT portal rules. Most IEC applications are completed within 3 to 5 working days with our support.
Advance Authorization Scheme
Advance Authorization allows duty-free import of inputs physically incorporated in export products. We help you calculate the right SION (Standard Input Output Norms), prepare the application with complete annexures, handle the RA or HQ filing, coordinate with norms committee for cases requiring fixation, and manage the Export Obligation Discharge Certificate (EODC) process at closure.
EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) Scheme
The EPCG scheme permits import of capital goods at zero customs duty against an export obligation spread over 6 years. We handle end-to-end EPCG consulting including eligibility assessment, license application, installation certificate coordination, block-wise export obligation monitoring, and EODC filing. We have successfully closed EPCG cases across manufacturing, engineering, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and food processing sectors.
RCMC (Registration Cum Membership Certificate)
RCMC is mandatory for claiming most benefits under Foreign Trade Policy. There are 37 Export Promotion Councils and Commodity Boards in India, and choosing the right one is critical. We help you identify the correct EPC based on your main line of business, prepare the application with all required documents, coordinate with the EPC for membership approval, and renew your RCMC on schedule.
RoDTEP and RoSCTL Scheme Optimization
RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products) has been extended to September 2026. RoSCTL (Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies) remains critical for textile and apparel exporters. We help you verify HS code eligibility, calculate correct benefit rates, reconcile shipping bills with e-scrips, and resolve any mismatches with CBIC and DGFT systems.
Status Holder / Export House Certificate
Status holders (One Star, Two Star, Three Star, Four Star, and Five Star Export Houses) enjoy preferential treatment at customs, reduced bank guarantee requirements, and faster processing of DGFT applications. Based on your three-year export performance, we help you apply for or upgrade your status holder certificate under FTP 2023-28.
Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for DGFT
A Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is mandatory for DGFT online filings. We issue eMudhra and other approved DSCs with e-Tokens, typically within the same day. Your DSC is valid for 2 years and covers DGFT, GST, MCA, Income Tax, and EPFO portals.
AD Code and Port Registration
Before you can clear goods at a port, your AD Code (Authorized Dealer Code from your bank) must be registered with customs at that specific port. We coordinate AD Code issuance from your bank and handle port-wise registration at JNPT, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, ICD Tughlakabad, and all major air and sea ports across India.
DGFT Representation and Liaison
For complex matters that require personal representation, we attend hearings at DGFT RA offices and headquarters on your behalf. This includes policy clarifications, relaxation requests, NOC applications, appeals against RA decisions, and resolution of Denied Entity List (DEL) status.
Industries We Serve
Our DGFT consulting experience spans multiple sectors including textile and apparel, leather and footwear, handicrafts and home decor, pharmaceuticals and API, chemicals and petrochemicals, engineering goods and auto components, agricultural and processed foods, gems and jewellery, electronics and telecom, IT and software services, stone and minerals, and food and beverages. Each sector has specific HS codes, eligibility criteria, and compliance nuances that we understand deeply.
Why Choose RASP International
We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization with 20+ years of legacy in foreign trade policy and indirect taxation. Our team includes former government officials and qualified professionals with decades of combined experience. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, single-point accountability from application to closure, deep knowledge of FTP 2023-28 and ongoing amendments, and a track record of successful cases across every major DGFT scheme. Our offices are based in Agra with service coverage pan-India, and we handle cases at all regional authorities and DGFT headquarters in New Delhi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is DGFT and what does it do?
DGFT stands for the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. It is an attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. DGFT is responsible for formulating and implementing India’s Foreign Trade Policy, issuing Import Export Codes, administering export promotion schemes like EPCG and Advance Authorization, and regulating import and export of restricted goods.
How much does a DGFT consultant charge in India?
DGFT consulting fees vary based on the complexity of the work. Simple services like IEC registration typically cost less, while complex matters like EPCG licensing with norms fixation or DEL removal involve significantly higher fees due to the work involved. RASP International offers transparent, case-specific quotes with no hidden charges.
Is hiring a DGFT consultant mandatory?
No, it is not legally mandatory. You can file DGFT applications yourself. However, the complexity of the Foreign Trade Policy, the specific documentation requirements, and the cost of mistakes (rejections, delays, DEL status) make professional consultants valuable. Most established exporters use DGFT consultants to save time and avoid errors.
Can you help if my business is on the Denied Entity List?
Yes. DEL (Denied Entity List) status blocks your business from DGFT benefits. We help you identify the cause (usually missed Export Obligation or pending dues), resolve the underlying issue, file appropriate applications for DEL removal, and restore your business to good standing.
Do you serve businesses outside Agra?
Yes. While our head office is in Agra, we serve businesses across India. Our DGFT work is largely online through the DGFT portal, and we have local coordination capabilities in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and other major cities. Physical presence is rarely required.
What is the difference between DGFT RA and DGFT HQ?
DGFT RA (Regional Authority) offices handle routine licensing and registration at the regional level. There are RAs in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and several other cities. DGFT HQ in New Delhi handles policy matters, appeals, clarifications, and cases that fall outside routine RA jurisdiction. We represent clients at both levels as needed.
Related Services
Explore our other DGFT and export consulting services: IEC Registration, RCMC Registration, RoDTEP Scheme, RoSCTL Scheme, Export House Certificate, Digital Signature Certificate, Customs House Agent Services, GSP Services, Certificate of Origin, REX Registration, SIMS Registration, AD Code Port Registration.
Ready to simplify your DGFT work? Contact RASP International today. Call +91 8218043048, WhatsApp us at wa.me/918218043048, or email [email protected]. Visit our office at A-39, New Agra Colony, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282005.