Cashew Export Promotion Council – How to Get RCMC for Cashew Export?

The Cashew Export Promotion Council of India was established in 1955. And the government, with the help of the cashew industry, creat it to promote the export of cashew kernels and cashew nut shell liquid.

The Council connects foreign buyers with member exporters of cashew kernels. So,they also help settle complaints about exports and imports. But the purpose is to increase the export of cashew kernels and cashew nut shell liquid.

The Council provides a framework to perform different functions that promote export. So,They provide necessary liaison and support for the industry.Because It also helps in resolving issues related to quality and contractual obligations.

Types of Membership Offered by Cashew Export Promotion Council

The council for cashew export promotion in India, offers 3 types of membership to exporter, merchants and manufacturer exporters of cashew in India. The eligibility criteria for each differs respectively.

  1. Associate membership:- The Cashew Export Promotion Council of India is offering Associate Membership to individuals, companies, co-operative societies, and corporations that are involve in the production, processing,and trading, or conversion of cashew and related products such as Cashew kernels, CNSL, and Cardanol.

  2.Ordinary membership:- Any firm or individual who satisfy the following criteria and apply for ordinary membership with the CEPCI council.

So,the minimum exports for membership would be :

• For Cashew Kernels – 30 MT (2 containers)
• For Cashewnut Shell Liquid – the exported quantity of the item will be given 5 times weightag
• For Consumer Packs – the export quantity of the item will be given 15 times weightage

  3. Supporting membership:- The eligibility criteria to get recognise as a supporting member of the cashew export promotion council is the same as an ordinary membership. Because the council has categorized these members on the basis of the type of service they provide.

Such as:

             Documents Require for Cashew Membership

So, These are the some sets of documents that are need for different kinds of CEPCI membership.

For Associate membership

1. 1. Nature of business
   2. Names if partners/proprietor of the firm
   3. Association with any other organization
   4. Import-export code certificate
   5. Proof of manufacturing/business such as SSI certificate or MSME certificate
   6. Lease agreement in case the factory is leased. The lease has to be valid up to period of membership of council
   7. Trade registration certificate, or trade license for authorized body or SSI certificate
   8. GST registration certificate
   9. Address proof of register office
   10. Address proof & photograph authorized representative
   11. Proof of having requisite export of cashew kernel/cashewnut
   12. Copies of invoice/bill of landing, certified by CA

For supporting membership

1. 1. The export figures are require to be certify by their Chartered Accountants

Note: So the list of other require documents are same as above mentioned documents

                 Fee for Cashew Membership Registration

The cost of getting an registration cum membership certificate for the export of cashew and allied products can vary depending upon the type of membership the applicant is opting for.

And the fee for Associate membership is as follows:

For Ordinary membership:

For supporting membership

So,the annual membership fee for supporting members is 20,000 + 18% GST on it as it is applicable.

                                     Renewal of Membership

As per the guidelines of cashew export promotion council of India the register members are require to renew their membership annually by paying an annual membership fee.

               Process for Registration Cum Membership Certificate?

Note: Write the DGFT notification no.: 6/2015-2020, dated 14th June 2021, the Cashew Kernels, Cashew nut Shell Liquid and Karanol are now under the jurisdiction of APEDA.

The Exporter registere with Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) and having valid RCMC may get the same endorsement from APEDA.

1. To register as a member, so visit the APEDA website, go to the homepage and click on the “Register as Member” link.
2. The exporter is require to enter basic details such as IE CODE, email ID, and mobile number and submit it. But the details provide will be verify against the DGFT website.
3. After submitting the basic details, and an OTP (One Time Password)  send to the provide email and mobile number for confirmation.Because The exporter is require to enter the OTP on the verification screen to verify both email and mobile number and click on submit to proceed with the application process
4. After the verification process is complete,so the exporter is require to fill out the online application form and upload the require documents.But The exporter  carefully enter all the require information and ensure that the correct information is submitt in the online application form.
5. APEDA will verify the details provide by the exporter and issue a new APEDA RCMC to the exporter

                               Assistance to Members

The assistance is provide to exporters for upgrading their processing and packaging and quality of cashew and its all products.

So ,the schemes are for assistance are:

1. Process Mechanization and automation of Cashew Processing units
2. Quality upgradation and Food Safety Certifications

                       Eligibility for Members to Get Benefit of Schemes

• Exporters who are Members or Associate Members of the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India and maintain their membership until all export obligations are fulfill, because eligible to receive assistance under this program.
• This program is only for the improvement of existing units by replacing and upgrading machinery and equipment,and not for new units.Because It includes mechanization and automation,but as well as the enhancement of quality.
• The grant available to member exporters is 33.33% of their total eligible investment, and with a maximum of Rs. 100 lakhs for Process Mechanization & Automation of cashew processing units and a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs for Quality Upgradation.
• The grant available to member exporters is 33.33% of their total eligible investment,and with a maximum of Rs. 100 lakhs for Process Mechanization & Automation of cashew processing units and a maximum of Rs. 5 lakhs for Quality Upgradation.

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