MPEDA Registration: Which Exporter Category Applies to You? | Seafood Export India

Name: MPEDA Registration: Which Exporter Category Applies to You? | Seafood Export India
Uploaded: 2026-11-02T00:00:00+05:30
Description: Before applying for MPEDA Registration, seafood exporters must identify the correct exporter category. Categories include Manufacturer Exporter, Merchant Exporter, Route-through Merchant Exporter and Ornamental Fish Exporter, depending on the nature of the business and processing/export arrangement.

Starting a seafood export business? Watch this video to identify the correct exporter category before applying for MPEDA Registration. Seafood exporters may fall under Manufacturer Exporter, Merchant Exporter, Route-through Merchant Exporter or Ornamental Fish Exporter categories, depending on the nature of the business and processing/export arrangement. If you have an approved seafood processing facility, the Manufacturer Exporter category may apply; if you use an MPEDA-registered processing plant or cold-storage facility, the Merchant Exporter category may apply.