Updated on June 12, 2025 04:01:28 PM
AD Code in Nhava Sheva Port is a unique 7-digit code assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to every authorized branch of banks dealing with foreign exchange. The primary purpose behind AD code registration is to ensure that foreign currency transactions have been made from a legitimate source.
Nhava Sheva port, now called Jawaharlal Nehru Port located in Maharashtra is the second largest container port of India. Exporters from different locations in India ship their goods from this port. It holds the largest volume of international container traffic in India.
Exporters must register the AD code with the customs at the Nhava Sheva Port to ship goods across borders. In case an exporter ships goods from more than one port, they must register for each port separately, even if the ports are in the same state.
A shipping bill is a mandatory document for customs clearance at the port, and an exporter can’t generate a shipping bill without an AD code. AD code and IEC Code are the 2 most important documents required for importing/exporting goods in India.
Read to know the benefits, document requirements and the entire process of obtaining and registering AD Code for Nhava Sheva Port.
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The AD Code Registration for Nhava Sheva Port pertains to the procedure of registering a 14-digit Authorised Dealer (AD) Code, which is provided by the exporter’s bank, with the customs department at Nhava Sheva, known as India's largest container port. The official port code for Nhava Sheva in the ICEGATE system is INNSA1.
This registration connects the exporter’s banking information to the customs system, facilitating the generation of shipping bills and the legal clearance of goods intended for export. If the AD Code is not registered at INNSA1, exporters are unable to process shipments or fulfill any customs-related procedures through Nhava Sheva Port. It is a necessary compliance requirement for every business exporting from this port.
AD code registration helps you a lot in the journey of global business expansion. The benefits of an AD code registration in Nhava Sheva Port are as follows:
Once you receive the AD code on the bank’s authorization letter, You need to register it with the customs on the ICEGATE portal. The following documents are required to proceed with the application:
Our team of professionals will assist you in preparing the documents for the application.
The application fee for AD code registration in Nhava Sheva Port is ₹3,999/- only. It is a one-time fee which has to be borne by the exporter.
Note- There is no government fee for AD code registration.
The process of AD code registration on ICEGATE is executed in 4 steps:
You can check if your AD code is registered on the ICEGATE portal or not by generating the shipping bill. If the shipping bill is generated, then your AD code is registered with that port.
Registering an AD code can be a difficult and time taking process. It is advised to seek an expert’s help to avoid complications and rejection of the application.
We are a team of professionals who provides AD code registration for your import-export business at the minimum price guaranteed. You can apply for the AD code registration for Exports with us in just three simple steps.
Step 1:
Contact us
Step 2:
Provide all required documents
Step 3:
Get AD code certificate within 5 days
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
AD code registration at designated ports is mandatory for exporters and importers for customs clearance. You are not allowed to export goods without AD code registration.
AD code is required to generate shipping bill on icegate portal. A shipping bill is compulsory for importing and exporting of goods. AD code also allows you to receive payments in foreign currencies.
Reserve Bank of India issues the AD code to the Authorized branches of banks dealing in foreign currency transactions.
You can get an AD code from the bank with which you have a current account. You need to send a request to the branch manager in a prescribed format to issue the AD code on the Bank letterhead. Once the AD code is issued, it is registered with the Nhava Sheva port on the icegate portal.
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