ICEGATE Registration
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ICEGATE Registration is a mandatory requirement for businesses engaged in import and export in India, providing seamless access to the Indian Customs Electronic Gateway managed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). With ICEGATE, importers, exporters, and customs brokers can conveniently file bills of entry, shipping bills, make duty payments, and track real-time clearance status online. This digital platform reduces paperwork, speeds up customs procedures, and ensures hassle-free trade operations. Whether you are starting your export-import journey or expanding globally, obtaining an ICEGATE ID is essential for smooth compliance and integration with India’s single-window customs clearance system.
- Import Export Code (IEC) issued by DGFT
- GSTIN (if applicable)
- PAN card of the business entity
- Authorized Signatory’s ID proof
- Email ID and mobile number linked to the IEC
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) – Class III (mandatory for filing documents)
- Company details like name, address, and contact info
- Visit the official ICEGATE portal.
- Click on “Register” and choose “IEC-based registration”.
- Enter IEC, GSTIN (if applicable), and verify using OTP
- Upload the DSC of the authorized person.
- Fill in business details and submit the form.
- Upon approval, you’ll receive your ICEGATE ID, allowing access to online filing services like shipping bills, e-payment, and tracking
GSTIN is mandatory for ICEGATE role registration for external users such as importers/exporters. GSTIN and PAN verification is part of the registration process.
DGFT registration gives you the IEC (license to import/export), while ICEGATE registration enables you to file and track customs documents online.
One IEC can have multiple user accounts and multiple DSCs registered on ICEGATE, allowing different authorized users to perform customs-related actions under the same IEC.
Yes, E-SANCHIT (electronic document system for customs) integration is available through ICEGATE for uploading and managing documents digitally during customs clearance.
ICEGATE registration is generally valid unless cancelled or revoked. There is no specific fixed validity period mentioned for ICEGATE registration, but users must keep the linked GSTIN and IEC details updated and active.