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Spices Board registration (CRES) for spice exporters
How spice exporters register with the Spices Board and get a CRES, which also counts as an RCMC. Documents, online application, what is To confirm about fees, and related licences.
Official sources checked: 2 Oct 2026
What it is
Exporters of spices register with the Spices Board and receive the Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices, called the CRES. Spices Board's notice says the CRES is treated as the RCMC for the purposes of the Foreign Trade Policy, so spice exporters do not need a separate RCMC.
The Board's FAQ says applications for new CRES and renewal are made online through the Board's website.
Who needs it
Merchant exporters and manufacturer exporters of spices and spice products. The Board separates the two types of exporter when it sets registration terms.
Official fees
| Fee | Official amount |
|---|---|
| CRES new registration and renewal | Amount set by the BoardTo confirm SourceThe Board's circular for 2021-24 listed separate amounts for merchant and manufacturer exporters. We did not find the circular for the current period, and the Board's own pages gave different amounts, so we show no figure. Check the current circular on indianspices.com. |
Fees and rules change and can differ between offices. Confirm the fee on the official portal before you pay. Amounts marked To confirm could not be checked on an official page.
Documents to keep ready
- IEC
- Business registration papers (incorporation certificate, partnership deed or proprietor ID)
- For manufacturer exporters: proof of the processing or manufacturing unit, as the Board's circular lists
- Documents asked on the Board's online form for your category of exporter
Steps to apply
- Get your IEC from DGFT. IEC code guide Fee: ₹500
- Go to the Spices Board website and open the exporter registration (CRES) form. indianspices.com
- Choose merchant or manufacturer exporter, fill in the form and upload documents.
- Pay the fee the Board shows for the current period. Fee: To confirm
- Receive the CRES. It counts as your RCMC.
Where to apply
- Spices Board India: Apply for CRES and read circulars
- Spices Board notice on CRES and RCMC: CRES treated as RCMC
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Spices also need food and plant checks
Spice shipments are food products. The country you export to may ask for lab tests and a phytosanitary certificate. See the phytosanitary certificate guide and the buyer country's page in our Import and Export section.