Mandatory License to Export Agricultural & Processed Food Products
Export Indian fruits, vegetables, rice, spices, and processed food products seamlessly without customs blocks. Under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, obtaining a Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) from APEDA is a mandatory requirement for any merchant or manufacturer exporting scheduled agricultural goods. Holding an active APEDA registration not only enables customs clearance for your food shipments, but also unlocks crucial government export subsidies, financial assistance schemes, and international trade fair participation. Starting at just ₹1,999/-, SetCorpTax manages your complete digital APEDA application—ensuring your RCMC is issued smoothly so you can scale your overseas food business.
Why Every Food Exporter Needs APEDA Registration
Securing an apeda registration online is the single most important compliance milestone for exporters entering the global food market. APEDA governs a massive spectrum of scheduled products—including fresh fruits, vegetables, basmati rice, meat products, poultry, dairy, confectionery, honey, guar gum, and herbal items.
Without an active APEDA RCMC, Indian Customs will not clear your agricultural shipments for export, and you will be ineligible for export promotion benefits offered under the Foreign Trade Policy. Furthermore, overseas buyers increasingly demand an APEDA-registered supplier to ensure quality control, traceability, and adherence to international phytosanitary parameters. Our dedicated trade team handles your product classification, document preparation, and APEDA portal filings to deliver a verified RCMC certificate straight to your dashboard.
Why Exporters Choose Our APEDA Services
Scheduled Goods Mapping
Misclassifying your agri-products under APEDA schedules can cause file bounces. We map your specific product list to the exact scheduled categories for smooth approval.
Fast Portal Execution
Avoid endless portal waiting loops. Our trade experts compile, verify, and submit your application on the APEDA portal within 24 hours of receiving your documents.
100% Fixed Transparent Fees
No surprise corporate retainers, hidden agency charges, or unquoted portal markups. Secure your APEDA RCMC anywhere in India for a single, flat service fee.
Major Agricultural Categories Covered Under APEDA
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Basmati & Non-Basmati Rice
Processed & Confectionery Foods
Floriculture & Dairy Products
Herbal, Honey & Medicinal
APEDA Modifications & Renewals
Empowering Agri-Exporters Through Fixed, Honest Costs
Fresh APEDA RCMC
₹1,999* (Facilitation Fee)
Designed for merchant traders, small exporters, and new startups exporting scheduled agricultural or processed food goods.
Complete Application Drafting & Submission on the Official APEDA Portal
Verification of IEC Code, FSSAI Details, and Scheduled Product Mapping
Delivery of Official Downloadable APEDA RCMC Certificate
Manufacturer Export Track
₹3,999* (Value Pack)
Engineered for food manufacturing plants, processing units, and agro-industries needing manufacturer status registration.
Complete APEDA RCMC Processing with Manufacturer Status Mapping
Factory Premises Verification & Advanced Category Sub-Scheduling
Priority Coordination to Resolve Authority Queries Rapidly
All-In-One Food Export Suite
₹6,999* (Full Suite)
Our elite all-in-one package for entrepreneurs building a new agri-food export company from scratch.
Import Export Code (IEC) + FSSAI Central/State License Pack
APEDA RCMC Registration + AD Code Customs Port Registration
Dedicated Senior Consultant for Export Scheme & Subsidy Guidance
10K+
Startups Registered
Successfully incorporating and scaling ambitious businesses across all states in India.
15 Days
Average Timeline
Rapid digital processing that bypasses legacy red tape to deliver quick certifications.
99.6%
Name Approval Rate
Driven by thorough pre-checks against Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Trademark databases.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding APEDA Registration
APEDA RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) is an official license issued by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority. It is mandatory because Indian Customs requires it before clearing export consignments of scheduled agri-food items. It also enables exporters to claim benefits under government export schemes and participate in international buyer-seller meets.
To complete your application smoothly, you need to provide:
Copy of active Import Export Code (IEC) certificate.
Active FSSAI registration/license copy.
Business PAN Card and GST registration certificate.
Proof of business premises (Rent agreement or ownership proof).
Canceled check or bank certificate verifying your export bank account.
An APEDA RCMC certificate is generally valid for 5 years from the date of issuance, subject to maintaining active IEC and FSSAI registrations. After 5 years, it must be renewed on the APEDA portal to continue exporting without interruption.
Yes. Since APEDA handles agricultural and processed food products, holding a valid FSSAI registration or license is a prerequisite to securing an APEDA RCMC certificate.