Updated on January 14, 2025 01:26:31 PM
ICEGATE registration is mandatory for cargo carriers and Trading Partners and is required for filing documents online and generating shipping Bills and bills of Entry. ICEGATE stands for Indian Customs Electronic Gateway. The main purpose of ICEGATE is to accelerate the customs clearance process by reducing paperwork and allowing you to submit your documents electronically.
ICEGATE registration is a completely online process that benefits the user by reducing the processing time, lowering the overall cost due to reduced manpower requirements and increasing visibility into your shipment's status at every step along the way. AD code registration on ICEGATE allows the exporter to receive payments in foreign currencies.
In this article, we will discuss everything about ICEGATE registration in detail. Read on to learn what an ICEGATE registration is?, the Documents required for registration and how you can apply for ICEGATE registration and avail of many benefits provided to the ICEGATE registered users.
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Icegate provides two key registration options to cater to diverse business needs: Icegate Partnership Registration and Icegate Simplified Registration. Each option is designed to facilitate smoother customs processes, ensuring efficient and hassle-free trade operations.
ICEGATE partnership registration is done on the government website of ICEGATE. Online documents can be filed via ICEGATE partnership registration(The same is not possible for the simplified auto registration).
To register under the ICEGATE Partnership program, you need to click on the “sign up” link on the icegate portal. Once you Sign Up, you will be directed to the ICEGATE partnership registration.
A Simplified Auto Registration on ICEGATE is required to attract importers and exporters for Registration on ICEGATE and to supply them with numerous information services, including reports.
Currently, IEC Registration is permitted on the ICEGATE portal with a Digital Signature and approval is required. These registered IEC holders are able to submit documents via ICEGATE.
Simplified Auto Registration is based on IEC and GSTIN, and it requires OTP for email and mobile phone verifications.
The streamlined Registration Module in ICEGATE allows users to register at ICEGATE without having to upload a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), verify their Permanent Account Number (PAN), upload documents to ICEGATE, or undergo an approval procedure.
Note : IEC holders registered under the Simplified Auto Registration category are ineligible to submit customs paperwork.
Icegate registration is available to a wide range of businesses involved in international trade, providing a streamlined platform for customs clearance and electronic documentation. Here's an overview of who can apply for Icegate registration.
Getting started with ICEGATE is easy and hassle-free! Follow these simple steps to complete your registration:
While choosing an ICEGATE ID, make sure that your ICEGATE ID:
| Applicant Entity | Documents Required | Scanned Copy Format |
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| Custom Broker/CHA(Individual) |
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| Custom Broker/CHA(Firm) |
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| Custom Broker/CHA(Individual(Employee) |
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| IEC Authorized person |
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| IEC holders |
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| Airlines/Air Agents |
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| Shipping Lines/Shipping Agents |
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| Console Agents |
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Note: One of the following Address proofs of the applicant Entity are considered valid for ICEGATE Registration.
Application Fee for ICEGATE registration is Rs. 2,999/- (It is a one-time fee which has to be borne by the exporter).
There is no government fee for ICEGATE registration.
Note: The aforementioned Fees is exclusive of GST
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Each port's AD code registration can be completed online via the ICEGATE site. You must register your AD code at the port where you wish to import your goods. The thirteen major Indian ports are listed below.
| Port Location | ICEGATE AD code Registration | Port Code |
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| Mumbai | Nhava Sheva Port registration | INNSA1 |
| Tamil Nadu | Ennore Port Registration | INENR1 |
| Gujarat | Kandla Port Registration | INIXY6 |
| Chennai | Chennai Port Registration | INMAA6 |
| West Bengal | Kolkata Port Registration | INCCU1 |
| Karnataka | New Mangalore Port Registration | INNML1 |
| Kerala | Cochin Port Registration | INCOK4 |
| Orissa | Paradip Port Registration | INPRT1 | Maharashtra | Mumbai Port Registration | INBOM6 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam Port Registration | INVTZ6 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tuticorin Port Registration | INTNC6 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair Port Registration | INIXZ1 |
| Goa | Mormugao Port registration | INMRM1 |
ICEGATE registration is an essential step for enterprises conducting import-export activity in India. It streamlines customs processes, improves compliance, and gives users access to the Indian Customs Department's extensive digital offerings. Businesses that register on ICEGATE benefit from faster documentation, less delays, and more smooth transactions. Whether you are a regular exporter or someone who is planning to start exporting, ICEGATE registration help in eliminating several steps and brings your organization in-line with the digital interface of India’s trade system. By working through this system, not only does productivity improve, but also the position on the global trading map becomes more powerful.
At Professional Utilities, we leverage our industry knowledge and expertise to help businesses navigate complex regulations, minimize risks, and optimize operations for maximum efficiency and profitability.
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Customs clearance is a required step for allowing products to enter a country via an authorized customs broker. There is also information about shipments with imports and exports with parties involved in the procedure.
ICEGATE is registered in 2 ways.
ICEGATE digital Signature certificate is used for DSC-based file signing and verification.
To Digitally Sign a Document or File using DSC, the user must now install the PKI Component in order for the signer tool to function properly.
The PKI Component is a client-side utility that must be installed on the user's computer.
ICEGATE registration is required to file online shipping bills, bills of Entry and other important documents. That is why it is necessary for the CHA/IEC holder/airlines/ shipping lines to register their business on ICEGATE.
AD code registration on ICEGATE costs ₹3000. Please note that there is no government fee for registering the AD code in ICEGATE.
The process of AD code registration on Icegate is done in 4 steps:
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