The Essential Final Step to Clear Your Export Cargo
Don’t let your export cargo get stuck at airport docks or sea ports due to missing port registration. While holding an Import Export Code (IEC) allows you to enter international trade, Indian Customs will not generate your Shipping Bill until your bank’s Authorized Dealer (AD) Code is officially registered at the specific port of export. Without a registered AD Code, customs officers cannot process your export declarations, blocking your shipments and delaying foreign inward payments. Starting at just ₹1,499/-, SetCorpTax manages your complete end-to-end AD Code port registration on ICEGATE—ensuring your goods move smoothly through customs without demurrage charges or logistical halts.
Connecting Your Export Business with Indian Customs
Securing an ad code registration online is a critical operational requirement for every exporter shipping goods outside India. An Authorized Dealer Code (AD Code) is a unique 14-digit numerical identifier assigned by your bank on official letterhead. It links your company’s bank account directly to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) EDPMS portal via the Indian Customs EDI System (ICES).
When you register your AD Code at a specific port—whether it is Sea Port (like Nhava Sheva or Mundra), Airport (like Delhi Air Cargo), or an Inland Container Depot (ICD)—the ICEGATE system links your Shipping Bills directly to your bank account. This enables automatic generation of electronic Bank Realization Certificates (eBRC), allowing you to claim duty drawbacks, GST refunds, and government export incentives legally. Our specialized compliance team handles the complete documentation drafting, bank letter formatting, and ICEGATE digital profile mapping to guarantee error-free customs approval.
Why Exporters Rely On Our Customs Services
Standardized Letter Vetting
Customs desks reject AD Code requests if the bank authorization letter strays from the exact prescribed format. We review and format your bank letters before submission to ensure immediate acceptance.
Multi-Port Registration
Planning to export through multiple sea ports, air cargo terminals, or ICDs? We seamlessly extend your registered AD Code across all required customs locations nationwide.
Zero Unquoted Surcharges
No hidden agency fees, unquoted portal maintenance charges, or surprise clearance markups. Secure your port credentials anywhere in India for a transparent, flat fee.
Complete Customs & Export Solutions We Manage
Fresh AD Code Registration
Multi-Port AD Code Mapping
Drawback Bank Account Registration
Class 3 Digital Signature (DSC)
AD Code / Bank Detail Modification
eBRC & EDPMS Assistance
Empowering Exporters Through Fixed, Honest Costs
Basic Port Registration
₹1,499* (Facilitation Fee)
Tailored for exporters looking to register their AD Code at a single specific air, sea, or ICD customs port.
Drafting and Verification of Bank AD Code Authorization Letter
Online ICEGATE Profile Registration and File Submission for 1 Port
Direct Liaison to Resolve Port Officer Queries or Technical Bounces
AD Code + Class 3 DSC Pack
₹2,999* (Value Pack)
Engineered for companies that require a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate along with their port registration.
Complete Single/Multi-Port AD Code Registration on ICEGATE
Issuance of 2-Year Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Simultaneous Registration of Drawback Bank Account for Export Refunds
All-In-One Export Compliance
₹5,999* (Full Suite)
Our elite package for active exporters needing full trade setup, including IEC, AD Code, and Multi-Port Mapping.
Complete Import Export Code (IEC) + AD Code Registration Pack
Multi-Port ICEGATE Mapping (Up to 3 Customs Locations)
Priority Management Led by a Senior International Trade Consultant
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F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding AD Code Registration
An Authorized Dealer (AD) Code is a unique 14-digit code issued by a bank authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to deal in foreign exchange. It is mandatory because Indian Customs uses it to map foreign currency inward remittances to specific export shipments. Without registering this code on the ICEGATE portal, customs officers cannot generate a Shipping Bill, meaning your cargo cannot legally leave the port.
An AD Code is issued once by your bank, but it must be registered separately on ICEGATE for every specific customs location (e.g., Nhava Sheva Sea Port, Delhi Air Cargo, Mundra Port) from which you plan to dispatch goods. Once registered on ICEGATE, extending the same code to additional ports is a fast digital process through our platform.
To complete your port registration smoothly, you must provide:
Official AD Code letter issued by your bank on their letterhead in the prescribed customs format.
Copy of your active Import Export Code (IEC) certificate.
Business PAN card and GST registration certificate.
Export-Import (EXIM) bank account details and canceled check.
Active Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of the authorized signatory.
Once your documents and bank letter are verified, our team submits your file on the ICEGATE portal within 24 hours. Official approval from the designated customs officer typically takes 1 to 3 business days, depending on the specific customs location.