ICEGATE Registration

Indian Customs Electronic Gateway (ICEGATE) for exporters, importers, and intermediaries.

Overview

ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) is the official e-filing portal of CBIC that connects importers, exporters, customs brokers, shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders with the Customs EDI system. It enables seamless electronic filing of documents, duty payments, refunds, and shipment tracking.

Registration on ICEGATE is mandatory for exporters to register their AD Code and for availing government incentives like Duty Drawback, RoDTEP, and IGST refunds.

Objectives

  • Provide a single digital gateway for customs clearance and compliance.
  • Facilitate paperless filing of shipping bills, bills of entry, and manifests.
  • Enable exporters to claim government incentives and refunds.
  • Ensure integration with DGFT, GST, and RBI for smooth trade.

Eligibility Criteria

Entities required to register

  • Exporters and Importers
  • Customs Brokers (CHA)
  • Shipping lines and Airlines
  • Freight forwarders and Logistics operators

Documents Required

Identity & Business Proof

  • IEC (Import Export Code) Certificate
  • GSTIN (if applicable)
  • PAN Card of the entity

Banking & Authorisation

  • AD Code Letter from bank
  • Authorisation letter (for firm/company)
  • Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)

Benefits

  • Mandatory gateway for duty drawback, RoDTEP, and GST refunds
  • Enables real-time shipment and refund tracking
  • Ensures compliance with customs procedures electronically

Statistics

Regulator: CBIC (Customs Department)

Core Function: Gateway to EDI for customs clearance

D S C Requirement: Class 3 Digital Signature mandatory

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, exporters must register to file shipping bills, register AD Code, and claim incentives.

Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is mandatory.