Industry-Specific Compliance Templates

Pre-built templates with required licenses, invoice formats, and compliance checklists for India's top 8 export industries.

All templates include GST-compliant JSON export ready for portal upload
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Engineering Goods

Machinery, auto components, industrial equipment exports

Export Metrics

Export Value

$116.67 billion

Global Share

~2.5-3% global market share

Key Products

Machinery, auto components, industrial equipment

Top Destinations

USA (20.5%), EU (17.1%), UAE/Saudi Arabia

Required Licenses

IEC (Import Export Code)

DGFT • Lifetime

Required

GST Registration

GSTN • Active

Required

LUT (Letter of Undertaking)

GST Portal • Financial Year

Required

BIS Certification

Bureau of Indian Standards • 2 years

Conditional

CE Marking

EU Notified Body • Product lifecycle

Optional

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Pro Tip: Ensure HSN codes match product classification. Verify LUT validity before filing. Cross-check shipping bill with invoice values.

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Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines

Generic medicines, vaccines, biologics exports

Export Metrics

Export Value

$30.4 billion

Global Share

60% of WHO vaccine requirements

Key Products

Generic formulations, vaccines, APIs, biologics

Top Destinations

USA, Africa, EU, Latin America (200+ countries)

Required Licenses

IEC (Import Export Code)

DGFT • Lifetime

Required

Drug Manufacturing License

State FDA/CDSCO • 5 years

Required

WHO-GMP Certification

WHO/CDSCO • 3 years

Optional

Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CoPP)

CDSCO • Per product

Optional

LUT for Zero-Rated Supplies

GST Portal • Financial Year

Required

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Pro Tip: Maintain batch-wise traceability. Ensure temperature logs for vaccines. Verify destination country registration requirements.

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Gems & Jewellery

Cut & polished diamonds, gold jewellery exports

Export Metrics

Export Value

$28.5 billion

Global Share

90%+ of global diamond processing by volume

Key Products

Cut & polished diamonds, gold jewellery, coloured gemstones

Top Destinations

USA ($9.9B), UAE ($7.7B), Hong Kong ($4.5B)

Required Licenses

IEC (Import Export Code)

DGFT • Lifetime

Required

GST Registration with HSN 71

GSTN • Active

Required

NOC from GJEPC

Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council • Annual

Required

Kimberley Process Certificate

DGFT • Per shipment

Optional

Hallmarking Registration

BIS • 1 year

Optional

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Pro Tip: Declare accurate carat weight and purity. Attach Kimberley certificate for rough diamonds. Ensure GJEPC membership is active.

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Electronics & Mobile Phones

Smartphones, components, consumer electronics exports

Export Metrics

Export Value

~$30 billion (smartphones)

Global Share

~4-5% global smartphone exports (fastest-growing)

Key Products

Smartphones, PCBs, chargers, components

Top Destinations

USA, UAE, Netherlands, UK, Singapore

Required Licenses

IEC (Import Export Code)

DGFT • Lifetime

Required

GST Registration

GSTN • Active

Required

BIS CRS Registration

Bureau of Indian Standards • 2 years

Optional

WPC Equipment Type Approval

Wireless Planning Commission • Product lifecycle

Optional

PLI Scheme Registration

MeitY • Scheme duration

Optional

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Pro Tip: Declare IMEI numbers for mobile phones. Verify BOM for PLI claims. Ensure WPC approval for Bluetooth/WiFi devices.

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Textiles & Apparel

Cotton, home textiles, ethnic wear, technical textiles

Export Metrics

Export Value

~$36 billion

Global Share

~3.5-4% global textile market

Key Products

Cotton yarn, fabrics, home textiles, ethnic wear

Top Destinations

USA, EU, Bangladesh, UAE, UK

Required Licenses

IEC (Import Export Code)

DGFT • Lifetime

Required

GST Registration with HSN 50-63

GSTN • Active

Required

Texprocil Membership

Textile Export Promotion Council • Annual

Optional

GOTS/Oeko-Tex Certification

International Bodies • 1-3 years

Optional

LUT for Zero-Rated Exports

GST Portal • Financial Year

Required
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Agriculture & Food Products

Basmati rice, spices, marine products, sugar exports

Export Metrics

Export Value

$51.2 billion

Global Share

Largest exporter of Basmati rice globally

Key Products

Basmati rice, spices, marine products, sugar, fruits

Top Destinations

USA, UAE, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Iran

Required Licenses

IEC (Import Export Code)

DGFT • Lifetime

Required

APEDA Registration

Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority • Lifetime

Required

FSSAI License

Food Safety and Standards Authority • 1-5 years

Optional

Phytosanitary Certificate

Plant Quarantine Authority • Per shipment

Optional

Marine Products Export Certificate

MPEDA • Annual

Optional

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Pro Tip: Obtain phytosanitary certs before shipment. Declare pesticide residues within MRL limits. Verify destination country food import rules.

Petroleum & Refined Products

Refined petroleum, diesel, ATF, petrochemicals exports

Export Metrics

Export Value

~$86 billion (refined products)

Global Share

Major refiner: import crude → export high-value products

Key Products

Diesel, ATF, gasoline, naphtha, petrochemicals

Top Destinations

USA, Singapore, Netherlands, UAE, Bangladesh

Required Licenses

IEC (Import Export Code)

DGFT • Lifetime

Required

Petroleum & Explosives License

PESO • Annual

Optional

OISD Compliance Certificate

Oil Industry Safety Directorate • Annual

Optional

Customs Bonded Warehouse License

CBIC • 3 years

Optional

LUT for Zero-Rated Exports

GST Portal • Financial Year

Required

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Pro Tip: Declare exact product specifications (density, sulfur content). Attach COA from accredited lab. Verify destination import quotas.

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IT & Business Services

Software exports, IT-BPM, consulting, SaaS services

Export Metrics

Export Value

$387.5 billion (services)

Global Share

IT-BPM: ~55% of India's services exports

Key Products

Software development, cloud services, consulting, R&D

Top Destinations

USA (55%), UK (17%), EU (14%), APAC

Required Licenses

GST Registration with LUT

GSTN • Active + Annual LUT

Required

STPI Registration (Optional)

Software Technology Parks of India • 5 years

Optional

ISO 27001 Certification

Accredited Body • 3 years

Optional

Data Protection Compliance (GDPR/DPDP)

Self-certified/Legal • Ongoing

Optional

Export of Services Declaration

RBI/FIRC • Per transaction

Optional

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Pro Tip: Declare Place of Supply as outside India for zero-rated GST. Maintain SOW and timesheets for audit. Obtain FIRC for forex realization proof.

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