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Ministry of Commerce — Govt. of India

Spice Board Registration & Export Licence — Simplified

Register with the Spices Board of India — the statutory authority for spice exports under the Ministry of Commerce. Mandatory for legally exporting any of the 109 scheduled spices from India and claiming FTP benefits.

🌶️ What is Spice Board Registration?
The Spices Board of India issues a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) to spice exporters. This certificate is mandatory for any person or entity wishing to export scheduled spices from India — including pepper, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, chilli, coriander, cumin, and 100+ other spices and their derivatives.

🌶️Chilli
🫙Pepper
💛Turmeric
🟡Cumin
🌿Coriander
🍵Cardamom
🫚Ginger
🌱Fenugreek
🌸Cloves
🍂Cinnamon
Star Anise
🟤Nutmeg
✅ RCMC Certificate Issued
📋 All 109 Spices Covered
⚡ 7–15 Days Processing
💰 FTP Benefits Access
🏦 Export Incentives Unlocked
🧑‍💼 CA Expert Assisted
🔄 Renewal Support
🌍 PAN India
600+
Registrations Done
99%
First Attempt Approval
15 days
Max Processing Time
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Registrations Done
600+
Processing Time
7–15 Days
Approval Rate
99% First Attempt
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Govt. Fee
Very Nominal
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Expert Team
CA & CS Guided
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Service
PAN India
About Spice Board

What is the Spices Board
of India?

The Spices Board of India is a statutory body established in 1987 under the Spices Board Act, 1986, operating under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Its headquarters are in Kochi, Kerala.

The Board regulates and promotes the export of 109 scheduled spices from India. Any individual, firm, company or cooperative seeking to export these spices must obtain a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) from the Spices Board — it is a legal requirement, not optional.

Mandatory for Spice Export

No exporter can legally ship scheduled spices from India without a valid Spice Board registration certificate.

FTP Benefits Gateway

RCMC from Spice Board is required to avail export incentives, duty drawback, RoDTEP, and advance authorisation under India's Foreign Trade Policy.

Covers All Forms of Spices

Registration covers fresh, dried, processed, ground, oil, oleoresin, and value-added forms of all 109 scheduled spices.

Globally Recognised Certificate

Spice Board RCMC is recognised by international buyers, importers, and customs authorities in 180+ countries.

Key Spice Categories
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Pepper Family

Black, White, Green pepper & long pepper

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Cardamom

Small (green) & Large (black) cardamom

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Chillies

Dry chilli, chilli powder, capsicum varieties

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Turmeric

Whole, sliced, powder & extracts

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Ginger

Fresh, dry, powder, oil & oleoresin

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Coriander & Cumin

Seeds, powder, oil & oleoresin

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Cloves & Cinnamon

Whole, pieces, powder & oils

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Nutmeg & Mace

Whole, broken, powder & butter

Star Anise & Others

Fennel, fenugreek, celery, caraway

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Spice Oils & Oleoresins

Extracted & value-added spice products

Why Register

Benefits of Spice Board
Registration

A Spice Board RCMC is your gateway to India's spice export ecosystem and global market access.

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Legal Compliance

Mandatory Legal Requirement

Without Spice Board registration, any export of scheduled spices is illegal and subject to seizure, penalties and prosecution under the Spices Board Act. Registration is non-negotiable.

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Financial Benefits

Duty Drawback & RoDTEP

Registered exporters can claim duty drawback on customs duties paid, RoDTEP benefits, MEIS/incentives under India's Foreign Trade Policy — directly to their bank accounts.

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Market Access

Global Market Support

Spice Board connects registered exporters with international buyers, trade fairs (SIAL, Anuga, Gulfood), and buyer-seller meets across USA, EU, Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Advance Authorisation

Import Inputs Duty-Free

Spice Board RCMC enables access to Advance Authorisation scheme — import packaging materials, equipment and raw inputs duty-free for use in spice processing and export.

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Quality Support

Quality & Certification Help

Access Spice Board's quality testing labs, Organic Spice certification support, pesticide residue testing, and GMP/HACCP certification assistance for export markets.

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Trade Promotion

Subsidised Trade Fair Access

Registered exporters get subsidised stall participation at international spice trade fairs, export promotion missions, and invitations to government spice promotion events globally.

Documentation

Documents Required for
Spice Board Registration

Our team verifies all documents before filing — ensuring zero errors and first-attempt approval every time.

📋 Mandatory Documents

1
IEC (Import Export Code) Certificate from DGFT
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PAN Card of Company / Firm / Proprietor
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GST Registration Certificate
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Company Registration / Partnership Deed / MOA & AOA
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Bank Account Details (Cancelled Cheque)
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Aadhaar / PAN of Proprietor / Directors / Partners
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Business Address Proof (Utility bill / Rental agreement)

📂 Additional Documents

A
List of Spices to be Exported (with HS Codes)
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Export Performance Statement (if available)
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Factory / Processing Unit Address Proof
D
FSSAI License (for processed spice exporters)
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Organic Certification (for organic spice exporters)
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Previous Spice Board Certificate (for renewal)
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Bank Statement (last 6 months, for financial standing)
Simple Process

Get Registered in
5 Easy Steps

From your first call to your Spice Board RCMC certificate — our team handles everything.

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Free Consultation

Submit the form. Our expert calls within 2 hours with complete checklist & eligibility check.

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Document Collection

You share documents via secure link. We verify all details before filing to avoid any errors.

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Spice Board Portal Filing

We submit your complete application on the official Spice Board online portal with all attachments.

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Follow-Up & Tracking

We track your application status daily and handle any queries raised by the Spice Board office.

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RCMC Delivered

Your Spice Board RCMC certificate is issued within 7–15 days and delivered digitally to you.

Transparent Pricing

Clear, Honest
Pricing

Government registration fee is nominal and paid separately. You pay only our professional assistance fee. Zero hidden charges.

Basic
Spice Board Only
For exporters who already have IEC and need only Spice Board RCMC
2,999
Professional fee · One-time
+ Spice Board Govt. membership fee
Spice Board RCMC Filing
Document Checklist
Portal Application
Status Tracking
Certificate Delivery
IEC Registration
APEDA / FSSAI Bundle
⭐ Most Popular
Complete
IEC + Spice Board
End-to-end — IEC registration + Spice Board RCMC — one seamless process
5,999
Professional fee · One-time
Best value — save ₹2,000 vs separate
IEC Registration (DGFT)
Spice Board RCMC Filing
Document Preparation
Dedicated Manager
Follow-up & Tracking
Certificate Delivery
Post-Registration Guidance
Enterprise
Full Spice Export Bundle
IEC + Spice Board + APEDA/FSSAI + EPC RCMC — complete compliance
Custom
Quote based on requirement
Best value for complete spice export setup
IEC + Spice Board RCMC
APEDA Registration
FSSAI License
EPC RCMC (FIEO/others)
Phytosanitary Support
Organic Certification Guidance
Dedicated Account Manager
Client Success

Spice Exporters Who
Trusted Sirus Infotech

★★★★★
🌶️ Chilli & Turmeric Exporter

"Got our Spice Board RCMC in just 9 days. Sirus Infotech handled everything — IEC, Spice Board, FSSAI. We're now exporting to the USA and UK. Their team guided us on HS codes and export documentation too."

RS
Rajesh Shetty
MD, Dakshina Spices · Mangaluru
★★★★★
🫚 Ginger & Pepper Exporter

"We were stuck at the Spice Board portal for weeks. Sirus resolved all document issues and got our RCMC approved in 11 days. Their knowledge of spice export compliance is unmatched. Highly recommended!"

AM
Anitha Menon
Director, Kerala Spice Exports · Kochi
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🌿 Mixed Spice Processor

"Needed IEC + Spice Board + APEDA — all three together. Sirus bundled everything, saved us ₹8,000 vs individual agents, and delivered all certificates within 3 weeks. Excellent service!"

VK
Vikram Kumar
Partner, Spice Valley Foods · Coimbatore
Why Choose Us

India's Trusted
Spice Export Compliance Partner

600+ spice exporters across India have obtained their Spice Board registration through Sirus Infotech — with a 99% first-attempt approval rate and complete post-registration support.

Expert CA & Compliance Team

All filings handled by qualified professionals with deep expertise in spice export regulations, DGFT, FSSAI and Spice Board compliance.

Pre-Verification Process

We verify every document and portal entry before submission — eliminating rejection risk due to errors or omissions.

Full Export Compliance Bundle

Beyond Spice Board, we handle IEC, APEDA, FSSAI, organic certification, phytosanitary certificates, and RCMC from multiple EPCs.

Spice-Specific Knowledge

We understand HS codes for all 109 scheduled spices, quality requirements for US FDA, EU, and Middle East markets, and international buyer documentation.

Bengaluru + PAN India

Physical office in Bengaluru with remote service capability — serving spice exporters from Kerala, Karnataka, AP, Rajasthan, UP, Maharashtra and all major spice states.

600+
Registrations Done
99%
Approval Rate
10 Days
Avg. Turnaround
2 Hrs
Response Time
Our Expertise
Spice Board Approval Rate99%
IEC Filing Success100%
APEDA + FSSAI Bundle97%
Client Satisfaction99%
Common Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is Spice Board registration and who needs it?
Spice Board registration is a mandatory certificate issued by the Spices Board of India to any individual, firm, company or cooperative planning to export scheduled spices from India. All 109 spices listed in the Spices Board (Export) Rules — including pepper, cardamom, chilli, turmeric, ginger, coriander, cumin, cloves, cinnamon and their derivatives — require this registration.
Is IEC required before Spice Board registration?
Yes. A valid Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT is mandatory before applying for Spice Board registration. Without IEC, you cannot register with the Spice Board. Sirus Infotech can handle both IEC and Spice Board registration in a single bundled process — saving you time and cost.
How long does Spice Board registration take?
With accurate and complete documents, Spice Board RCMC is typically issued within 7–15 working days. Our pre-verification process ensures your application has zero errors before submission, avoiding delays from document queries or rejection.
Does Spice Board registration expire? When is renewal needed?
Yes. Spice Board RCMC is typically valid for 5 years (aligned to the FTP cycle) and must be renewed before expiry. Failure to renew before expiry means you cannot legally export spices until renewal is completed. We provide renewal reminders and end-to-end renewal assistance.
Can value-added spice products also be exported under this registration?
Yes. Spice Board registration covers not just whole spices but also ground spices, blended spice mixes, spice oils, oleoresins, curry powders, spice extracts, and other value-added products derived from scheduled spices — as long as they contain the scheduled spice as the primary ingredient.
Do I need FSSAI along with Spice Board registration?
For processed spices (ground, blended, packed for retail), FSSAI license is additionally required. Whole unprocessed spices exported in bulk may not require FSSAI in all cases. However, most international buyers (especially in EU, USA and Middle East) require FSSAI certification as part of their supplier qualification. We can bundle Spice Board + FSSAI in one process.
What is the government fee for Spice Board registration?
The Spice Board charges a nominal annual membership fee that varies based on your type (manufacturer exporter, merchant exporter, etc.) and export turnover — typically ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹15,000+ per year. These government fees are separate from our professional assistance fee. We provide a complete fee breakdown before you proceed.
Do I need to visit the Spice Board office in Kochi?
No. The entire Spice Board registration process is now online through the official Spice Board portal. You do not need to visit Kochi or any Spice Board office. We handle the complete online filing, document upload and follow-up remotely — you only need to provide your documents digitally.
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