What is the minimum export turnover required for Export House Certificate?

An exporter must demonstrate average annual foreign exchange earnings of at least ₹100 crore during the preceding four consecutive financial years (April-March). This is an indexed threshold subject to periodic DGFT revisions through official policy notifications.

How long does DGFT take to process Export House Certificate applications?

DGFT typically processes complete applications within 30-45 days. Applications with documentation gaps receive deficiency notices; applicants have 15 days to submit clarifications. Total timeline may extend to 60 days if resubmission is required.

Can service exporters apply for Export House Certificate?

No. The Export House Certificate is exclusively for merchandise exporters. Service exporters are governed under the Service Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) and follow a separate classification framework administered by DGFT.

What happens if my export performance drops below ₹100 crore in subsequent years?

During the next periodic review cycle (every four years), if average exports fall below the threshold, your Export House Certificate will be downgraded to Star Export House or Standard Trading Entity category based on actual performance. You lose associated benefits but retain IEC validity.

Is there an application fee for Export House Certificate?

No. The Export House Certificate is a recognition-based certification system granted without any application fee or financial transaction. However, applicants must bear costs for obtaining CA-certified audited statements and document preparation.

Export House Certificate

Export House Certificate from DGFT: ₹100 crore export threshold, preferential EPCG/RoDTEP benefits, faster Customs clearance. Apply online via DGFT portal in India.

Register on DGFT Online System using IEC and PAN credentials; verify email and mobile contact details
Complete Form EH (Export House Application) with precise business information and export product classifications
Gather and upload CA-certified audited financial statements for four preceding financial years and export invoices evidencing ₹100 crore average annual earnings
Submit application; DGFT verifies data against Customs EDI records, banking channels, and tax compliance status within 30-45 days
Receive digitally-signed Export House Certificate via email upon approval; maintain continuous export performance and regulatory compliance for certificate validity

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What is Export House Certificate?

The Export House Certificate is an official recognition granted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, to exporters who meet specified export performance criteria. This certificate acknowledges an exporter's contribution to India's export growth and grants them preferential treatment under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023-28.

Under the FTP framework, exporters are classified into distinct categories based on their average annual export performance over the preceding four financial years. The Export House category represents one tier in this hierarchical classification system, positioning eligible exporters for enhanced trade benefits and operational advantages.

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Package	Price	Details
Standard	On request	Including document prep

Process

📋
Register on DGFT Online System using IEC and PAN credentials; verify email and mobile contact details
🔍
Complete Form EH (Export House Application) with precise business information and export product classifications
📝
Gather and upload CA-certified audited financial statements for four preceding financial years and export invoices evidencing ₹100 crore average annual earnings
✅
Submit application; DGFT verifies data against Customs EDI records, banking channels, and tax compliance status within 30-45 days
📤
Receive digitally-signed Export House Certificate via email upon approval; maintain continuous export performance and regulatory compliance for certificate validity

Documents Required

Valid IEC (Importer Exporter Code) with active status for minimum two years
Audited financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account) certified by ICAI-registered Chartered Accountant for four preceding financial years
Export invoices and packing lists demonstrating ₹100 crore average annual foreign exchange earnings across reference period
Bank statements and FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate) copies evidencing receipt of export proceeds
GST registration certificate and compliance status report confirming no outstanding tax arrears
Affidavit confirming no pending legal action, show-cause notices, or conviction under FTDR Act or Customs Act, 1962

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Export House Certificate

Export House Certificate from DGFT: ₹100 crore export threshold, preferential EPCG/RoDTEP benefits, faster Customs clearance. Apply online via DGFT portal in India.

Complete Form EH (Export House Application) with precise business information and export product classifications

Gather and upload CA-certified audited financial statements for four preceding financial years and export invoices evidencing ₹100 crore average annual earnings

Submit application; DGFT verifies data against Customs EDI records, banking channels, and tax compliance status within 30-45 days

Receive digitally-signed Export House Certificate via email upon approval; maintain continuous export performance and regulatory compliance for certificate validity

Google VerifiedBusiness

500+Export Clients Served

End-to-EndEXIM Support

What is Export House Certificate?

Package

Price

Details

Standard

On request

Including document prep

Process

📋

🔍

Complete Form EH (Export House Application) with precise business information and export product classifications

📝

Gather and upload CA-certified audited financial statements for four preceding financial years and export invoices evidencing ₹100 crore average annual earnings

✅

Submit application; DGFT verifies data against Customs EDI records, banking channels, and tax compliance status within 30-45 days

📤

Receive digitally-signed Export House Certificate via email upon approval; maintain continuous export performance and regulatory compliance for certificate validity

Documents Required

Valid IEC (Importer Exporter Code) with active status for minimum two years

Audited financial statements (Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account) certified by ICAI-registered Chartered Accountant for four preceding financial years

Export invoices and packing lists demonstrating ₹100 crore average annual foreign exchange earnings across reference period

Bank statements and FIRC (Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate) copies evidencing receipt of export proceeds

GST registration certificate and compliance status report confirming no outstanding tax arrears

Affidavit confirming no pending legal action, show-cause notices, or conviction under FTDR Act or Customs Act, 1962

Frequently Asked Questions