Coffee Board Registration (Registration as Exporter of Coffee - RCMC)
Mandatory export authorization and RCMC for exporting green coffee beans, roasted coffee, and instant soluble coffee under the Coffee Act, 1942.
Overview
The Coffee Board of India is a statutory organization constituted under the Coffee Act, 1942, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry from its headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka. India produces some of the world’s finest shade-grown coffees, including Monsooned Malabar, Mysore Nuggets Extra Bold, and Robusta Kaapi Royale. Under Section 20 of the Coffee Act and Chapter 2 of the Foreign Trade Policy, no commercial enterprise or individual can export coffee—whether raw green beans, cured coffee, roasted ground beans, or instant soluble powder—without holding an official Certificate of Registration as an Exporter of Coffee and a valid Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) from the Coffee Board. The Coffee Board strictly monitors quality and issues mandatory International Coffee Organization (ICO) Certificates of Origin required for customs clearance in European, American, and Asian import ports. Member exporters gain access to financial subsidies for quality upgradation, cupping laboratory setup, international trade fair participation, and export market development. JRC Legal manages complete Coffee Board registration on the unified DGFT e-RCMC portal.
Scope of Coffee Board Registration Service
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required for Coffee Board 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 & Quality Proofs
- Bank Certificate signed and sealed by bank manager confirming foreign currency account
- Valid FSSAI Central License covering coffee processing, roasting, packaging, or export categories
- Licensed Curing Works tie-up agreement or curing works ownership certificate
Step-by-Step Coffee Board Registration Procedure
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Coffee Categorization & Status Mapping
We map your export products to Arabica, Robusta, Roasted, or Instant Coffee 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, FSSAI licenses, and director KYC.
Step 3: Statutory Membership Fee Payment
We execute the official statutory government fee payment online based on your entity classification.
Step 4: Scrutiny & Exporter Certificate / RCMC Grant
Coffee Board scrutiny officers in Bengaluru review the dossier and issue the digital Exporter Certificate and RCMC.
Strategic Benefits of Coffee Board Registration
Legally export Indian coffee, obtain mandatory ICO Certificates of Origin, and access global buyer networks.
Mandatory Legal Authorization for Coffee Exports
Mandatory statutory prerequisite to clear Indian port customs when shipping green beans, roasted coffee, or instant soluble coffee.
Issuance of Mandatory ICO Certificates of Origin
Enables generation of official International Coffee Organization (ICO) Certificates of Origin required by foreign customs authorities.
Protection for Geographical Indication (GI) Coffees
Authorize and market prestigious GI coffees like Monsooned Malabar, Araku Valley Arabica, and Wayanad Robusta with legal authenticity.
Subsidies for International Trade Delegations
Unlocks subsidized access to global specialty coffee expos, World of Coffee events, and international buyer-seller meets.
3-Year Multi-Year Exporter Registration Tenure
Granted with a 3-year renewable validity, ensuring uninterrupted foreign trade without recurring administrative disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
What is an ICO Certificate of Origin in coffee exports?▼
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) Certificate of Origin is a mandatory international trade document issued exclusively by the Coffee Board of India for every commercial shipment of coffee exported from India, verifying country of origin, grade, net weight, and bean species.
What is the validity period of a Coffee Board Exporter Registration / RCMC?▼
A Coffee Board Exporter Registration and RCMC are valid for a period of 3 financial years, renewable upon submission of renewal applications, past export return filings, and payment of prescribed renewal fees.
What are the government fees for Coffee Board Exporter registration?▼
The official statutory application fee charged by the Coffee Board is ₹5,000 (plus 18% GST, totaling ₹5,900) for a standard 3-year membership tenure.
What is a "Licensed Curing Works" in coffee export rules?▼
In India, raw coffee cherries must be processed (cured) in licensed curing facilities registered with the Coffee Board to separate beans from husk and grade them according to official quality standards before export.
Can instant soluble coffee and roasted ground coffee be exported under this registration?▼
Yes. The Coffee Board registration covers all forms of coffee: green beans, roasted beans, ground coffee, decaffeinated coffee, and instant soluble coffee powders and granules.
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