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A Free Sale and commerce Certificate is evidence that goods which are being exported in the open market, freely without restriction, and approved by the regulatory authorities in the country of origin.
Free sale certificate certifying that the products listed in the certificates are typically and freely sold and consumed in their country of origin and are approved for the export.
Issuing Authority: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
Eligibility
All Manufacturers and Merchant whose goods are being exported.
Validity
2 years from the date of Issuance
Application Fee Rs. 1,000 per application
Other conditions
1. Free Sale and Commerce Certificate may be issued for exports as under:
(i) For items not covered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, which have usage in hospital, nursing homes and clinics for medical and surgical purposes and are not prohibited for export.
(ii) Any item that is not restricted or prohibited for export.
2. A valid RCMC is a pre-requisite for issuance of a Free Sale and Commerce Certificate
FAQ
If my IEC is in DEL/cancelled/suspended, am I eligible to apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate?
What can I do if I am not able to proceed as RCMC details were blank and non-editable?
Why do I get the error message “Please apply for IEC or link your user to IEC to avail services related to Certificate Management”?
What categories of items of export are allowed under the Free Sale and Commerce Certificate?
Why do I get a warning message “DGFT doesn’t issue license for items of export that falls under Drug and Cosmetic Act,1940.”?
What if I’m unsure about the ‘Technical description of the product’ for the product being imported/exported?
If I am the manufacturer, whose details should I enter in the section for “Details of Manufacturer”?
Can I export multiple products under a single Free Sale and Commerce Certificate?