CEPC Certificate (Carpet Export Promotion Council - RCMC)
Mandatory export council registration and RCMC for handmade carpets, rugs, durries, and floor coverings under the Ministry of Textiles.
Overview
The Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) is the apex body established by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, to promote the exports of handmade knotted carpets, hand-tufted rugs, flat-weave durries, silk carpets, and artisanal floor coverings. India is the world leader in handmade carpets, with world-renowned weaving clusters in Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Kashmir, Jaipur, and Panipat. Under Chapter 2 of the Foreign Trade Policy, holding an active CEPC Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) is a non-negotiable statutory requirement for every exporter shipping hand-made or machine-finished floor coverings from India. CEPC membership is essential to claim export duty drawback and RoDTEP remissions, access duty-free import licenses for high-grade New Zealand wool and natural dyes under Advance Authorisation, and demonstrate compliance with child-labor-free manufacturing codes required by European and American retailers. Member exporters participate in prestigious global rug expos like Domotex Hannover and the India Carpet Expo. JRC Legal manages complete CEPC RCMC registration on the DGFT portal.
Scope of CEPC RCMC Registration Service
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required for CEPC RCMC Registration
Upload digital files during onboarding. No physical submissions needed.
Export Entity Identification
- Import Export Code (IEC) issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
- Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed / Udyam MSME Registration Certificate
- PAN Card and Aadhaar Card of authorized director, partner, or proprietor
Banking & Weaving Facility Proofs
- Bank Certificate signed and sealed by bank manager confirming foreign currency account
- Chartered Accountant certified export turnover certificate for the past 3 fiscal years
- Loom establishment details / Factory lease deed / Weaver declarations (for Manufacturer Exporters)
Step-by-Step CEPC RCMC Procedure
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Product Classification & IEC Audit
We audit your floor covering catalog against CEPC schedules and determine Merchant vs. Manufacturer status.
Step 2: Electronic Application Drafting on DGFT e-RCMC
We draft the application on the DGFT e-RCMC portal, attaching bank certificates, CA turnover proofs, and director KYC.
Step 3: Statutory Membership Fee Payment
We execute the official statutory government fee payment online based on your export turnover tier.
Step 4: Scrutiny & Digital RCMC Allotment
CEPC scrutiny officers in New Delhi review the dossier and issue the digital Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC).
Strategic Benefits of CEPC RCMC Registration
Legally export handmade rugs, claim export duty remissions, and access high-end global home decor buyers.
Mandatory Customs Clearance for Carpet Exports
Mandatory statutory requirement to clear Indian port customs when shipping handmade carpets, rugs, and durries.
Claim RoDTEP & Duty Drawback Export Refunds
Enables carpet exporters to claim substantial duty drawback and RoDTEP tax refunds on all international consignments.
Duty-Free Wool & Dye Imports (Advance Authorisation)
Essential prerequisite to import high-quality New Zealand wool, silk yarn, and specialized dyes at 0% customs duty.
Subsidized Booths at Global Floor Covering Expos
Exhibit at premier global rug exhibitions like Domotex Hannover Germany and Surfaces Las Vegas under Indian pavilions.
Child Labour Free Certification & Ethical Compliance
Provides verified compliance with the CEPC Code of Conduct, ensuring acceptance by strict North American and European retailers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
Which products are covered under the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC)?▼
CEPC covers all handmade and artisanal floor coverings: hand-knotted woollen and silk carpets, hand-tufted rugs, flat-weave woollen/cotton durries, chain-stitch rugs, kelims, shaggy rugs, and other textile floor coverings.
What is the validity period of a CEPC RCMC?▼
A CEPC RCMC is valid for a period of 5 financial years from the date of issuance, subject to annual membership subscription renewals.
What are the membership fees for CEPC?▼
Membership fees are tiered based on export turnover: for new and small MSME exporters with turnover under ₹50 Lakhs, annual membership starts around ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 plus GST, scaling up for large export houses.
What is the CEPC Child Labour Abolition Code?▼
CEPC enforces a strict Child Labour Code of Conduct. Member exporters must commit that no child labour is employed in their loom sheds or vendor weaving chains. Compliance is verified through random audits, safeguarding Indian carpet exports from international bans.
Can a trading company with no looms apply for CEPC RCMC?▼
Yes. Merchant Exporters who procure finished carpets and rugs from master weavers or manufacturing clusters are fully eligible to obtain an RCMC under the Merchant Exporter category.
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