Indian Silk Export Promotion Council

You need to obtain a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) from the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC) if you want to export silk, silk-blended products, or silk waste from India. The ISEPC RCMC is the mandatory legal document that grants silk exporters access to all government-provided export benefits, promotional schemes, and vital market intelligence. This certificate is your official license to operate as a silk exporter. It is issued under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) rules.

The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC) is the official Export Promotion Council (EPC) for the silk industry in India. The government established this council. Its main job is to promote and support the export of all kinds of Indian silk products globally.

ISEPC works under the guidance of the Ministry of Textiles and the Department of Commerce. It acts as the key bridge. It connects the Indian silk business community with the government. It helps in making good trade policy.

If your business exports or plans to export any product made from silk, you must apply for ISEPC membership. The requirement is not just for finished clothing. It covers all these areas:

• Silk Textiles and Apparel: This includes ready-made silk garments, silk scarves, silk ties, and all kinds of silk clothing .
• Silk Home Furnishings: This includes silk bed covers, silk curtains, and silk carpets.
• Silk Fabrics: This includes raw silk fabric, silk blended fabric, and dyed silk materials sold by the meter.
• Silk Waste: This also includes products made from silk waste, such as silk yarn or silk fiber waste.

To successfully apply for the ISEPC RCMC, you need to prepare many legal and financial documents. You will need to upload clean, digital copies of all these documents during the online application process.

• Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
• Permanent Account Number (PAN)
• Goods and Services Tax (GST) Certificate
• Proprietorship
• Partnership/LLP
• Private Limited Company
• Banker's Certificate
• Chartered Accountant’s (CA) Certificate
• Board Resolution
• Passport Photos

The process to apply for the ISEPC RCMC is fully digitized and managed through the central DGFT platform

Step 1: Application on the DGFT Portal. You must begin by logging into the DGFT website. You use your valid IEC number to access the application system

Step 2: Select ISEPC as Your EPC. In the RCMC application form you must specifically choose the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC) as your main Export Promotion Council

Step 3: Membership Category Selection. You need to choose the right membership type. This choice is based on your export history

• Manufacturer Exporter: You make the silk products yourself
• Merchant Exporter: You buy the silk products from others and then export them
• Associate Member: This is for new exporters who have no export turnover yet
• Ordinary Member: This is for established exporters with a confirmed export turnover

Step 4: Fee Payment and Submission. You must pay the required Entrance Fee and Annual Subscription Fee online. The system calculates the fee based on your chosen membership category

Step 5: ISEPC Verification. The ISEPC office carefully checks your application. They verify the IEC, the GST details and your CA turnover certificate. If there are any errors, they will send an inquiry back to you

Step 6: Certificate Issuance. Once ISEPC is satisfied with all the documents and fees they issue the RCMC. You can download the digital certificate from the DGFT portal

The total cost to get your ISEPC RCMC has two main parts. The fee paid to the council and the professional charges for help.

1. Government Fees (Paid to ISEPC):

The fees include a one-time Entrance Fee and a recurring Annual Subscription Fee

Membership Type	Entrance Fee (One-Time)	Annual Subscription Fee (Yearly)
New Exporter (Associate)	Approx. ₹2,000	Approx. ₹5,000
Established Exporter (Ordinary)	Approx. ₹2,000	Approx. ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 (Based on turnover)

The ISEPC RCMC is issued for a fixed period of five financial years. The validity always starts on the 1st of April of the year you apply. It ends on the 31st of March of the fifth year.

You must pay the Annual Subscription Fee every single year, even if the five-year validity has not ended. You must pay this fee before the 1st of April each year. If you do not pay the annual fee, your RCMC becomes inoperative immediately. This means you cannot claim any benefits, even if your five-year certificate is still valid on paper.

Before the end of the fifth year, you must apply for revalidation. You submit a simple application with an updated CA certificate showing your current turnover. After paying the necessary fee, you get a new five-year certificate. You must track these dates very carefully.

Obtaining the ISEPC RCMC is much more than just a compliance step. It opens many doors for your silk business to grow globally.

1. Access to Export Incentives. This is the main reason to register. The RCMC is necessary to access all government export promotion schemes. This includes schemes that reduce or refund duties on imported raw materials

2. Global Market Access. ISEPC plays a huge role in promoting Indian silk worldwide. As a member, you get priority access to participate in international silk trade fairs and exhibitions at very subsidized costs

3. Policy Input. Since ISEPC is the official council, it talks directly to the government about the needs of silk exporters. Your membership gives you a voice in these important policy decisions

4. Market Information and Trends. ISEPC regularly provides members with reports. These reports contain up-to-date information on international silk prices, demand trends, and new regulatory changes in different countries

5. Training and Support. The council organizes workshops and seminars on important topics. These topics include export documentation, customs procedures and quality standards for silk

The process of getting the ISEPC RCMC is complex. It involves careful coordination with the DGFT and the council. You must ensure the correct turnover figures from your Chartered Accountant are used. The government scrutiny on these applications is very high. Any small mistake or discrepancy in the documents can lead to a rejection. This causes long, costly delays. A delayed RCMC means you cannot ship your silk product and cannot claim essential tax benefits.

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