EEPC Registration (Engineering Export Promotion Council - RCMC)
Premier export council registration for industrial machinery, automotive components, electrical hardware, and metal goods.
Overview
EEPC India (formerly Engineering Export Promotion Council) is the premier trade and investment promotion organization for the Indian engineering sector, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Engineering goods constitute over 25% of India’s total merchandise export basket, encompassing diverse manufactured products: industrial machinery, machine tools, automotive components, commercial casting and forging, iron and steel products, electrical switchgear, transmission towers, aerospace components, and medical devices. Under Chapter 2 of the Foreign Trade Policy, every engineering exporter must hold an active EEPC Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) to pass customs scrutiny and claim statutory export benefits. An EEPC RCMC is essential to obtain duty-free raw material import licenses under Advance Authorisation, zero-duty capital machinery imports under EPCG, and export tax remissions under RoDTEP and Duty Drawback. Member exporters receive specialized market intelligence, vendor match-making with global Tier-1 OEMs, and subsidized participation in premier international industrial expos like Hannover Messe and IMTS Chicago. JRC Legal manages end-to-end EEPC registration on the DGFT e-RCMC portal.
Scope of EEPC RCMC Registration Service
Detailed compliance and filing scope managed by JRC corporate experts.
Documents Required for EEPC 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 & Industrial Plant 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
- Factory license / Industrial lease deed / SPCB Consent to Operate (mandatory for Manufacturer Exporters)
Step-by-Step EEPC RCMC Procedure
Our step-by-step advisory workflow.
Step 1: Product Panel Mapping & IEC Audit
We audit your engineering product catalog against EEPC’s 33 industrial panels 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
EEPC India scrutiny officers review the dossier and issue the digital Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC).
Strategic Benefits of EEPC RCMC Registration
Claim valuable RoDTEP tax remissions, import industrial steel duty-free, and supply global automotive OEMs.
Mandatory Customs Clearance for Engineering Goods
Mandatory statutory requirement to clear Indian port customs when shipping machinery, metal fabrications, and auto parts.
Duty-Free Steel & Raw Material Imports (Advance Authorisation)
Enables duty-free import of specialized alloy steels, non-ferrous metals, and components used in manufacturing export goods.
Zero-Duty Capital Machinery Imports under EPCG
Essential prerequisite to import high-tech CNC machines, robotic cells, and industrial equipment at 0% customs duty under EPCG.
Subsidized Pavilions at Global Industrial Expos
Exhibit at premier global industrial trade fairs like Hannover Messe Germany and Automechanika Frankfurt under Indian pavilions.
Vendor Matching with Global OEMs & Defense Giants
Access exclusive EEPC supplier directories connecting Indian engineering MSMEs directly with European and American OEMs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers to common regulatory inquiries.
Which product categories are covered under EEPC India?▼
EEPC India covers 33 engineering panels: industrial machinery, machine tools, automotive parts and components, iron and steel products, non-ferrous metals (aluminium, copper), electrical machinery and switchgear, medical devices, defense equipment, hand tools, and aerospace engineering.
What is the validity period of an EEPC RCMC?▼
An EEPC 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 EEPC India?▼
Membership fees are tiered based on annual export turnover: for new MSME exporters with turnover under ₹1 Crore, annual membership starts around ₹7,000 to ₹10,000 plus GST, scaling up for large industrial manufacturing conglomerates.
Can a merchant exporter dealing in machinery apply for EEPC RCMC?▼
Yes. Merchant Exporters who procure engineering goods from third-party manufacturers are fully eligible to obtain an EEPC RCMC under the Merchant Exporter category.
How does an EEPC RCMC facilitate Advance Authorisation?▼
Under the Foreign Trade Policy, an active EEPC RCMC is mandatory to apply for an Advance Authorisation license on the DGFT portal, enabling duty-free import of high-cost raw materials (like stainless steel, copper, and electronic chips) required for export production.
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