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Importing and Exporting From Rajasthan: DGFT, Ports, Air Cargo and ICDs
Practical points for importers and exporters in Rajasthan: the DGFT office, ports and air cargo, inland container depots, and key export sectors.
Rajasthan exports gems and jewellery, textiles, handicrafts, stone and marble, and agricultural products such as guar gum and spices. 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. The DGFT has a regional office in Jaipur, which handles matters under the Foreign Trade Policy for the region, such as certain authorisations and schemes.
Sea Freight
Rajasthan is landlocked. Sea freight moves through inland container depots, such as those near Jaipur and Jodhpur, and is railed to ports in Gujarat. Exporters register their AD code at each port or inland container depot they ship through.
Air Cargo
Air cargo moves through Jaipur airport, with Delhi used for larger volumes. Exporters shipping by air register their AD code with customs at the airport.
Key Sectors
- Gems and jewellery: exporters register with GJEPC, and special rules apply to precious metals.
- Textiles and garments: exporters register with the relevant export promotion council, such as AEPC for apparel, and buyers often ask for compliance audits.
- Handicrafts: exporters usually register with EPCH, and items made from wood or animal products may need extra certificates.
- Stone and marble: exporters register with the relevant export promotion council, and shipments are heavy, so freight planning matters.
- Spices: exporters register with the Spices Board, and consignments often need quality testing.
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 Rajasthan
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 Rajasthan state GST department or central GST.
A Checklist for Traders in Rajasthan
- 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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