Exporting for the first time?
Export documentation for first-time exporters
Every licence and registration you need before your first container ships. Apply in the Citrus App and our team handles the rest.
- Everything in one place
- Apply from your phone
- Customs experts
- Ready for your first shipment
Book and manage it in the Citrus App
Why Citrus
What you get with Export Documentation
Everything in one place
IEC, DSC, ICEGATE, AD code, bank incentive, APEDA/RCMC and port KYC, handled by one team.
Apply from your phone
Start any registration in the Citrus App and track its progress there.
Customs experts
Backed by our 19-year CHA licence, so your filings are right the first time.
Ready for your first shipment
Your paperwork is in place before the booking, so the first container clears without delay.
What we handle
We get your export paperwork ready
IEC Registration
Your Importer Exporter Code from DGFT, the first licence every exporter needs.
DSC Class-3
A 2-year digital signature certificate to sign documents on ICEGATE and DGFT.
ICEGATE Registration
Register on the customs portal to file shipping bills and track clearance.
AD Code Registration
Register your bank's AD code at the port so customs can process your exports.
Bank Incentive Registration
Register your bank account with customs to receive export incentives.
DGFT IEC Filing
The yearly IEC update on DGFT that keeps your IEC active.
APEDA / RCMC Registration (F&V)
APEDA membership certificate, required to export fresh fruits and vegetables.
Port KYC
One-time KYC at the port so your first shipment clears customs without delay.
How it works
Simple from start to finish
Choose a service
Open Export Documentation Services in the Citrus App and pick what you need.
Share your details
Upload the documents our team asks for. We check them before filing.
We file and follow up
Our team files the application and keeps you updated until it is done.
FAQ
Questions about Export Documentation
Which documents do I need to start exporting?
Most exporters need an IEC, a DSC Class-3, ICEGATE registration, AD code registration and port KYC. Fresh fruit and vegetable exporters also need APEDA/RCMC registration.
Can I apply from the Citrus App?
Yes. Open Export Documentation Services in the Citrus App, choose the registration and our team handles the rest.
Do you also handle customs clearance for my shipment?
Yes. Once your paperwork is ready, Citrus can handle customs clearance, ocean freight, transport and insurance for the same shipment.
More services
Everything your export needs
Ocean Freight
Competitive ocean freight from India to all major ports worldwide. With 75+ shipping lines onboarded, we make ocean logistics easy.
Learn more →Customs Clearance
Hassle-free customs clearance at all major ports and ICDs, supported by on-ground staff and complete documentation assistance.
Learn more →Surface Transportation
Reefer container transport from your pack-house to the port, through our trusted transporter network across India.
Learn more →Marine Insurance
Perishable-specific marine insurance for perishable exports, offering lower premiums and maximum coverage.
Learn more →Cargo Claim
Easy claim settlements for cargo spoilage and damage in transit, with top marine lawyers if a claim is rejected.
Learn more →Temperature Monitoring
Live temperature monitoring for first and last-mile deliveries. Avoid spoilage with technology.
Learn more →Book export documentation with the Citrus App
Rates, schedules, booking and tracking in one app, on Android and iOS.