Status Holder (Export House) Recognition under FTP 2023
Operational privileges for recognised exporters: authorisations and customs clearances on self-declaration basis, exemption from bank guarantees for FTP schemes, input-output norms fixed on priority (within 60 days), preferential/priority handling of consignments, and limited self-certification of preferential origin for manufacturer status holders. One Star category requires export performance of at least US$3 million over the reference period.
Eligibility
- Exporters meeting the export-performance thresholds for One to Five Star categories
- Must hold a valid IEC (Import Export Code)
- Recognition based on DGCI&S export data over the specified reference years
How to apply
DGFT issues system-generated electronic Status Holder Certificates (e-SHC) automatically each year (in August) based on DGCI&S export data; an online application route on the DGFT portal remains available for recognition or upgradation. Categories run from One Star to Five Star Export House based on export performance.
Required documents
- IEC (Import Export Code)
- Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)
- Export performance data (auto-populated from DGCI&S / supporting export documents)
Official sources
Verification notes
Verified via PIB and DGFT FAQ. Recognition-based scheme (privileges, not a cash grant), so 'type' approximated and maxValueInINR omitted. Certificate valid 5 years or until FTP validity, whichever earlier. Automatic e-SHC introduced under FTP 2023. [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]