Register your Authorized Dealer (AD) Code with Indian Customs (ICEGATE). A mandatory requirement for all exporters to clear shipments and receive government benefits.
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An Authorized Dealer (AD) Code is a 7 or 14-digit number issued by the bank where an exporter maintains a current account. It is mandatory to register this code with the Customs Department (on the ICEGATE portal) at every port from where you intend to export goods. Without AD Code registration, the Shipping Bill cannot be generated.
Mandatory for the generation of the Shipping Bill number, which is essential for export customs clearance.
Ensures that government benefits like Duty Drawback and GST refunds are credited directly to your bank account.
Once registered for a specific port, the AD Code has lifetime validity unless you change your bank account.
The entire process is now online via ICEGATE, reducing paperwork and delays at the customs port.
Obtain the AD Code authorization letter in the prescribed format from your bank.
Register the organization on the ICEGATE portal using a Class 3 DSC.
Upload the bank letter and other documents to the specific port on ICEGATE.
Customs officials verify and approve the request. The status changes to 'Approved'.
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