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Export Authorisation for Restricted Exports (Restricted Licence)


What is Restricted Export License?

The Indian Trade Clarification (ITC) which is based on the Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) of coding, classifies goods in India for the purpose of import and export. The eight-digit code used by Indian customs is also based on ITC-HS. For the export of any goods classified as 'restricted goods' in this ITC-HS list, an Restricted Export License is required.

All items that are defined as "restricted" in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) / ITC (HS) Schedule 2 Export Policy 2018 may be exported subject to DGFT approval. To obtain export permits / permits, the following POE / documentation / checklist was created in consultation with the responsible ministry / raw materials department and is used by manufacturers / exporters when applying to the DGFT for an export permit for 'restricted' items:

Restricted license for Export
export license requirements
advance authorization

Action on the part of DGFT (Hqrs) after receipt of application:

(i) After receiving the request by email in the prescribed form together with the supporting documents from the requesting company, it will be processed in the export cell

(ii) Based on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in the DGFT, the applications are pre-selected and when the application is complete in all aspects, it will be sent to the appropriate ministry / technical department within three working days for your NOC / your Request comments / opinions;

(iii) In case the application is deficient, the deficiency letter is sent to the applicant firm through E-mail within three working days

(iv) The applicant exporter is expected to respond to the query and provide requisite documents / clarification within 03 days from the receipt of DGFT email,

(v) The request will then be emailed to the relevant ministry / technical department sent for comment / NOC;

(vi) The Department / Technical Department is expected to provide its comments / NOC as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after receiving the request

(vii) After receipt of the NOC's opinion, all pending applications are sent to the EXIM Facilitation Committee (EFC) in the DGFT for individual review

(ix) The EFC usually meets once a month and mainly on the third Wednesday

(x) Approval of the application by the EFC, Export Cell, the DGFT (HQ) creates the authorization letter and sends it with an endorsed copy to the relevant regional authority (RA) of the DGFT by e-mail and post to issue the export license;

(xi) After approval has been granted by the DGFT (Hqrs), the company must contact the competent regional authority of the DGFT together with a copy of the letter of approval and the application submitted to the DGFT (Hqrs) with supporting documents.

(xii) The regional authority of the DGFT must grant the applicant the export license within three working days;

(xiii) The whole process takes 30 to 45 days.

2. Apart from the aforementioned documents as required by DGFT, the specific documents are required from following concerned Administrative Ministries / Deptts. for grant of NOC/ recommendation and must be submitted along with the application:

Department of Fertilizers

For NP&K fertilizers

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MOEF&CC)

A. For Wood and Wood Products

B. For export of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

Deptt. of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DOAC&FW) (Seed Division)

Deptt. of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DOAC&FW) (Seed Division)

B. For Export of rice paddy or in Husk (non-Basmati rice) aside from seed quality

Deptt. of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries

A. Live milking animal

B. Export of Live Stock (aside from milking animals)

Ministry of Mines

For export of ‘sand and soil’

Deptt. of Health Research Indian Council of Medical Research

For export of Embryos / gametes

1. Certificate from Indian ART Clinic

2. Certificate from Infertile couple/subjects

3. Certificate from foreign ART Clinic

4. Other Documents required

Please Note:

How we Assist you?

Enrich Services, our focus will be on your concept understanding and deliver the requirements as easy as possible in expected time. Our experienced team will help you in preparation of proper application and on words submission to DGFT. Also, we Keep a complete track on the application to arrange the required license at the earliest possible and timely replies to the queries issued by DGFT. Our team will guide you on all your post licensing requirements as well.

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions on Importer-Exporter Code (IEC)/(E-IEC)


To apply for RESTRICTED EXPORTS, following are required:

  • Your user profile must be linked with an IEC.
  • A valid DSC must be registered in the system. You may verify the same from My Dashboard > View and Register Digital Signature Token.
  • If your IEC is in DEL, you shall be allowed to proceed with the submission of your request for issuance of the authorisation, however, your application shall only be actioned upon once your IEC is removed from DEL.
  • If your IEC is canceled/suspended, you shall not be allowed to proceed with the submission of your request for the issuance of the authorisation.

When an application is submitted, a file number is generated. The application is tracked via this file number.

Please follow the below path to get the file number for Restricted Exports Authorisation

  • My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
  • Enter the Type of Scheme (Select in the dropdown: Restricted Exports) and Type of Sub Scheme (Issuance of Restricted Exports Authorisation)
  • Click on Search.
  • All details of submitted applications are available in the search results. These details also include their file number.

Post successful payment against your submitted application, an Acknowledgement message stating the successful submission of the application shall be shown on the screen.

  • The same can be confirmed by following the below steps:
  • My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
  • Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Restricted Exports) and Type of Sub Scheme
  • (Issuance of Restricted Exports Authorisation)
  • Click on Search
  • Click on Action (Under the Results) > Payment Details

If the File Status of your submitted application is marked as deficient, please follow the below steps to respond to the deficiency raised by the officer:

  • My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
  • Enter the Type of Scheme (Select in the dropdown: Restricted Exports) and Type of Sub Scheme
  • (Issuance of Restricted Exports Authorisation)
  • Click on Search
  • Click on Action (Under the Results) > Respond Deficiency
  • Click on View under the Deficiency view to view the deficiency letter issued by the officer.
  • To respond to deficiency, click on Respond under the Respond to Deficiency.
  • A pop-up shall appear asking you Do you want to amend the application? , in case you have to add attachments only, please click on NO whereas, to make changes to your application, please click on YES.
  • On submission of your response, the life cycle view of the application is updated for your reference and the file is submitted to the RA officer who issued the deficiency letter.

A new feature of bulk upload has been introduced in the new system. This feature shall allow you to capture all the import and export items offline in a sample excel file, you shall only have to upload the file to update the details of import/export items.


Please follow the below steps to use this feature:

  • In the particular section, click on the button for Download Sample Excel.
  • The sample excel has been downloaded to your system. Fill in the details of the items in that excel.
  • Once you have added details of all the items in the excel, click on the button for Bulk upload.
  • In the Upload Attachments section, click on Choose File to Upload and select the excel file that contains the details of the items.
  • Now click on the button Upload to upload the file.
  • The details in the file will now start to appear in the table below.

Restricted Exports authorisation shall be valid for imports for 24 months from the date of issuance of the authorisation.

Please follow the below path to apply for issuance of a Restricted Exports authorisation:

  • Services > Export Management System Click on Restricted Exports
  • Click on Apply for Amendment of Restricted Exports authorisation
  • Please follow the below path to apply for the issuance of a Restricted Exports authorisation: Services > Export Management System Click on Restricted Exports
  • Click on Apply for Revalidation of Restricted Exports authorisation

Please follow the given path:

  • Open the application form, all the details will be available in view-only fields. Only the “Revalidation details” will be editable.
  • Enter the revalidation period and reason for revalidation
  • Click on ‘Save and Next’.
  • Attach the required documents
  • Tick the declaration form and submit the file for processing
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