Last Updated: September 4, 2026 by RASP International Editorial Team
Rasp International | ISO 9001:2015 Certified
DGFT Licensing, Authorisations & Trade Compliance
Practical DGFT advisory under Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to 2028. From IEC registration and Advance Authorisation to EPCG closure, RCMC and DEL removal, we handle filings, audits and regional authority representation.
Navigating India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP 2023-28) requires precision. A single clerical mismatch between your GST registration, bank records and DGFT profile can freeze shipments, forfeit export incentives or land your firm on the Denied Entity List (DEL). Rasp International provides practitioner-led DGFT consulting to ensure your licenses, authorisations and compliance filings clear without delay.
2005
Trade legacy in foreign trade policy and indirect taxation
500+
Exporters advised across manufacturing, merchant trade and services
ISO 9001
Certified compliance methodology and documentation review
Pan-India
Representation at Regional Authorities and DGFT HQ New Delhi
Verified as on September 2026 against Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to 2028, Hand Book of Procedures and DGFT Trade Notices.
What a DGFT Consultant Does for Your Business
A DGFT consultant acts as the statutory specialist between your export-import enterprise and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), an attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. DGFT formulates and implements India’s Foreign Trade Policy, issues Import Export Codes, grants duty exemption authorisations and regulates restricted imports and exports.
Our role is to eliminate compliance friction. We audit your eligibility, prepare technical documentation according to Standard Input Output Norms (SION), submit filings through the DGFT Common Digital Platform, answer deficiency letters and represent your firm before Regional Authorities (RAs) and the Policy Relaxation Committee (PRC) at DGFT Headquarters in New Delhi.
| Aspect | Statutory Provision |
|---|
| Governing Body | Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Statutory Basis | Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act 1992 and Foreign Trade Policy 2023-28 |
| Filing Platform | dgft.gov.in (DGFT Common Digital Platform) |
| Authentication | Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) with encryption token |
| Jurisdictions Served | Regional Authorities (RAs) nationwide and DGFT Headquarters (Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi) |
DGFT Statutory Scope
Our Core DGFT Licensing and Authorisation Services
We advise and represent businesses across all formal DGFT authorisations and regulatory processes under Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to 2028:
DGFT Statutory Identity
Fresh Importer Exporter Code issuance, branch additions, director modifications and mandatory annual profile confirmation between 1 April and 30 June.
Duty Exemption
Duty-free import of raw materials and inputs physically incorporated in export products. Standard Input Output Norms (SION) fixation, ad-hoc norms applications and EODC redemption.
Explore Advance Authorisation
Capital Goods
Zero customs duty import of capital machinery against an export obligation of 6 times duty saved over 6 years. Block-wise monitoring, nexus audits and EODC closure.
Council Membership
Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate filing across all 37 Export Promotion Councils and Commodity Boards through the DGFT Common Digital Platform. Required for incentive eligibility.
Status Holder
Recognition certificates from One Star to Five Star Export House based on export performance. Benefits include reduced bank guarantee requirements, green channel customs clearance and priority licenses.
Digital Security
Cryptographic e-Tokens compliant with DGFT portal encryption standards. Rapid identity verification, issuance, portal certificate mapping and renewal support.
Special Licensing
SCOMET & Restricted Licences
Authorisations for dual-use technologies, defense goods and materials under SCOMET schedules, alongside import authorizations for restricted items under ITC HS codes.
Dispute Resolution
DEL Removal & Representation
Resolution of Denied Entity List (DEL) orders resulting from pending export obligations or show-cause notices. Formal representation before Regional Authorities and DGFT HQ.
Audit & EODC
Export Obligation Monitoring
Continuous compliance audits for Advance Authorisation and EPCG holders. Tracking export realisation, installation certificates and timely filing of redemption applications.
Where DGFT Applications Fail in Practice
Most DGFT rejections and delays do not happen because of business non-eligibility. They stem from technical discrepancies, field mismatches on the portal and missed statutory deadlines. Here is what we see fail most frequently in live client audits:
| Operational Failure | What You See | What Actually Broke |
|---|
| IEC and GST Address Format Mismatch | Application rejected by Regional Authority with address discrepancy deficiency letter. | The address serial order or spelling on the electricity bill or rent agreement does not match the GSTIN certificate character for character. |
| SION Input-Output Calculation Disputes | Advance Authorisation application queried by Norms Committee; duty exemption withheld. | Raw material wastage formulas exceeded the standard norms tables. In other cases the supporting chartered engineer certificate was missing. |
| Missed Annual IEC Updation Window | Customs icegate shipping bill filing blocked; IEC shows as deactivated on portal. | Failure to submit annual online profile confirmation between 1 April and 30 June. Updation is mandatory even if no company details changed. |
| Unlinked Aadhaar and PAN at Profile Verification | DGFT portal authentication error during DSC registration or OTP generation. | The primary applicant PAN is not linked to Aadhaar on the income tax database, blocking DGFT portal API validation. |
| EPCG Installation Certificate Delay | Show-cause notice from Regional Authority with threat of penalty and DEL listing. | Failure to upload Chartered Engineer installation certificate within 6 months of capital goods import clearance. |
Facing an active DGFT deficiency memo, DEL order or SION norm query? Speak directly with our senior DGFT consultants for an immediate audit of your portal file.
WhatsApp Senior DGFT Consultant: +91 8218043048 →
Export Clusters We Work With
Trade compliance is sector-specific. An apparel unit in Tiruppur operates under different export schemes than a brass foundry in Moradabad or a diamond merchant in Surat. Our DGFT consultants provide tailored advisory built around your manufacturing realities:
EPCH RCMC membership, handicraft RoDTEP classification and metal scrap import compliance under strict quality control orders.
Moradabad Advisory →
CLE RCMC guidance, Town of Export Excellence benefits, EUDR compliance and duty-free leather input authorisations.
Kanpur Advisory →
GJEPC and SRTEPC RCMC, Kimberley Process certification and man-made textile Advance Authorisations.
Surat Advisory →
CAPEXIL membership, origin certification for anti-dumping defense and export drawback reconciliation for ceramic units.
Morbi Advisory →
AEPC RCMC, RoSCTL claim filing, India-UAE CEPA origin compliance and cotton yarn export monitoring.
Tiruppur Advisory →
Direct local representation at Regional Authorities, MSME export subsidies and turnkey customs clearance coordination.
Agra Advisory →
Have more questions?Visit our complete EXIM & DGFT Knowledge Base with 50+ answers about Foreign Trade Policy, export schemes, customs and more. Frequently Asked Questions
What does a DGFT consultant do for an exporter?
A DGFT consultant manages foreign trade policy compliance, prepares and files applications for licenses like Advance Authorisation and EPCG, resolves portal errors, maintains annual IEC updates and represents businesses before DGFT Regional Authorities to answer queries or lift DEL suspension orders.
How much does a DGFT consultant charge in India?
DGFT advisory fees depend on the complexity of the matter. Routine tasks such as IEC annual confirmation involve a nominal professional fee, while complex schemes like Advance Authorisation with norms fixation, EPCG redemption audits or DEL removal are quoted based on documentation scope and representation requirements.
Is hiring a DGFT consultant mandatory by law?
No. Exporters can legally file applications themselves through dgft.gov.in. However, due to complex input-output formulas, strict time limits on export obligations and severe penalties for non-compliance, most exporters engage professional DGFT consultants to avoid deactivation or revenue loss.
How do you resolve a Denied Entity List DEL notice?
Resolving DEL status requires identifying the root cause, which is usually an unfulfilled export obligation under EPCG or Advance Authorisation. It can also be an unanswered show-cause notice. We audit your export shipping bills, compile the redemption file, file an appeal and represent your case at the Regional Authority to restore active status.
What is the difference between DGFT and Customs?
DGFT operates under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and creates policy, issues licenses and grants duty exemption authorisations. Customs operates under CBIC in the Ministry of Finance. It inspects physical cargo at the port, verifies shipping bills and collects import duties. You need DGFT for the license and Customs for cargo clearance.
Do you provide DGFT advisory outside Agra?
Yes. While headquartered in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, our advisory services are delivered nationwide via the DGFT digital platform. We regularly represent clients across Regional Authorities in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Kanpur and at DGFT Headquarters in New Delhi.
All DGFT Consultant Services
Browse Regional Hubs and Licensing
Ready to Simplify Your DGFT Compliance?
Speak with our senior DGFT consultants for an initial review of your authorisations, export incentives or pending obligations.