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Importing and Exporting From Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: DGFT, Ports, Air Cargo and ICDs
Practical points for importers and exporters in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu: the DGFT office, ports and air cargo, inland container depots, and key export sectors.
The territory has a large manufacturing base, with exports of plastics, textiles and yarn, chemicals, engineering goods and packaging. Importers and exporters here use the same national systems as everywhere else, with a few local points worth knowing. This guide covers them.
The IEC and DGFT
The IEC is applied for online on the DGFT portal, so there's no need to visit an office. Matters under the Foreign Trade Policy, such as certain authorisations and schemes, are handled by the DGFT regional office with jurisdiction over Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, which the DGFT website lists.
Sea Freight
Sea freight usually moves through JNPA (Nhava Sheva) and Hazira, which are within easy trucking distance. Exporters register their AD code at each port or inland container depot they ship through.
Air Cargo
Air cargo usually moves through Mumbai airport. Exporters shipping by air register their AD code with customs at the airport.
Key Sectors
- Plastics: exporters usually register with PLEXCONCIL.
- Textiles and garments: exporters register with the relevant export promotion council, such as AEPC for apparel, and buyers often ask for compliance audits.
- Chemicals: some chemicals are on the SCOMET list or need special handling, and imports may need BIS or other approvals.
Most exporters also register with the relevant export promotion council or commodity board for a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), which is needed for many Foreign Trade Policy benefits.
GST for Exporters in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
File a GST LUT each year to export without IGST, and claim refunds of unused credit. Refunds are processed by the jurisdictional officer — from the GST administration for Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu or central GST.
A Checklist for Traders in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Get an IEC and complete the annual update every April to June.
- Register your AD code at the airport, ICD or ports you use.
- File a GST LUT each year.
- Check sector-specific export requirements and register with the right export promotion council.
- Track realisation of export proceeds.
Getting Help
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