Tobacco Board Registration
Overview
The Tobacco Board of India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, regulates and promotes the tobacco industry by granting essential certifications to merchant traders and manufacturers.
One of its primary functions is issuing Certificates of Origin and GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) certificates, which provide evidence of Indian origin and enable preferential treatment in trade agreements.
The Board also drives industry growth through initiatives in technology, agricultural practices, and manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness.
By overseeing quality standards and legal compliance, the Tobacco Board ensures safe, transparent production and trade of tobacco products.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicable For
- Packers of tobacco
- Processors of tobacco
- Merchant exporters & dealers
- Manufacturers of Virginia tobacco products
- Exporters of manufactured products
- Exporters of tobacco and its allied products
Registration Categories
- Exporters of Tobacco Products
- Exporters of Unmanufactured Tobacco
Documents Required
Import–Export Code (IEC) certificate
Copy of PAN card
Address proof of the firm
Copy of GST registration certificate
Udyam (MSME) registration certificate
Bank letter or certificate
Rent agreement (if premises are rented)
Details of godowns (in sq. ft.)
Letter of understanding on company letterhead
Proof of business (Incorporation Certificate or Partnership Deed)