Getting Started with
Spice Board Registration
India's rich heritage of spices has long captivated global
attention even before its spiritual influence became widely recognized. Today,
India stands prominently in the global spice trade, making spice export a
highly lucrative business venture.
Businesses involved in exporting any of the 52 listed spices
and Cardamom are mandated by government regulations to obtain Spice Board
Registration. This registration, provided by the Spice Board of India, ensures
that the export of spices is conducted legitimately and prevents any fraudulent
practices in the industry.
Requirements for
Spice Board Registration
· Manufacturer Exporters and Merchant
Exporters Eligibility: Businesses engaged in manufacturing or trading
are eligible for Spice Board registration.
· Export of Listed Spices:
Eligible exporters intend to export any of the 52 listed spices from India.
· IEC License Requirement:
Mandatory possession of Import Export Code (IEC) license.
· GST Registration: Must have
GST registration under the name of the applicant firm.
Roles of the Spice Board
· Introduction: The Spices
Board, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India,
promotes and markets Indian spices globally.
· Facilitating Trade: It
serves as a bridge between Indian spice exporters and international importers.
· Supporting Excellence: The
Spices Board drives initiatives for excellence across all sectors of the spice
industry.
· Functions: It develops and
regulates exports, promotes both small and large cardamom, and ensures quality
control for exported spices.
· Research: The Spices Board,
through the Indian Cardamom Research Institute, conducts research on both small
and large cardamom varieties.
Perks of Spice Board
Registration
· Connections: Spice Board
Registration facilitates connections between exporters and importers.
· Qualified Suppliers: It
helps importers find reliable suppliers for their specific needs and processes
international trade inquiries.
· Group Programmes: The Spice
Board organizes programs that bring together international organizations,
exporters, and policymakers.
· RCMC Exemption: Since 2008,
Spice Board Registration serves as a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate
(CRES), eliminating the need for an additional RCMC for spice exporters.
· Data Bank: The Spice Board
maintains an updated data bank for exporters and importers, keeping registered
exporters informed about market demands.
· Additional Services:
Registration with the Spice Board also provides access to various other
services crucial for expanding export businesses.
Why Spice Board
Registration is Require
According to Section 11 of the
SPICES BOARD ACT, 1986, exporting spices from India requires Spice Board
Registration. Failure to comply may lead to:
- Confiscation:
Authorities can seize the spice stock being exported.
- Imprisonment:
Offenders may face imprisonment for up to one year.
- Fine:
A penalty of up to one thousand rupees may also be imposed.
Spices Listed For Spice Board Registration
· Wide Range of Spices: The Spice Board
Registration covers a variety of spices including cardamom, clove, basil,
tamarind, and many others.
· List of 52 Spices: You can find the
complete list of 52 spices covered under Spice Board Registration on the
official website.
Spice Market Centers Listing
1. Black Pepper
- Cochin, Alleppey, Calicut, Nedumangad, Konni, Adoor, Pala, Alwaye
(Aluva), Thodupuzha, Chalakudy, Vatakara (Vadagara), Cannanore, Thalassery
(Tellicherry), Kanjangad, Kasaragod (Kerala)
- Chikmagalur, Sakleshpur, Sirsi (Karnataka)
2. Cardamom
- Cochin, Thodupuzha (Kerala)
- Sakleshpur, Madikeri (Karnataka)
- Mumbai (Maharashtra)
- Virudhunagar, Cumbum, Bodinayakanur, Tevaram, Pattiveeranpatti (Tamil
Nadu)
- Puttady (Spices Park)
3. Large Cardamom
- Jorethang, Gangtok, Mangan, Singtam, Kalimpong (Sikkim)
- Guwahati, Tinsukia, Siliguri (Assam)
- Delhi
4. Chillies
- Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Byadagi, Gadag, Hubballi
(Karnataka)
- Sankarankoil, Kovilpatti, Theni, Ariyalur, Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu)
- Tinsukia, Silchar (Assam)
- Siliguri, Kolkata (West Bengal)
- Pasighat, Roing (Arunachal Pradesh)
- Bhoirymbong, Rongram (Meghalaya)
5. Ginger
- Cochin, Alleppey, Punalur, Adoor, Pala, Alwaye, Muvattupuzha,
Thodupuzha, Calicut, Thalassery (Kerala)
- Shimoga, Hasan, Coorg-Madikeri (Karnataka)
- Dimapur (Nagaland)
- Guwahati, Tinsukia, Silchar (Assam)
- Siliguri, Kolkata (West Bengal)
- Pasighat, Roing (Arunachal Pradesh)
- Bhoirymbong, Rongram (Meghalaya)
6. Vanilla
- Pollachi (Tamil Nadu)
- Coorg, Sirsi, Thirthhalli, Shimoga, Koppa (Karnataka)
7. Turmeric
- Cochin, Alleppey (Kerala)
- Erode (Tamil Nadu)
- Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh)
- Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)
- Nizamabad (Telangana)
- Sangli, Basmat-Hingoli (Maharashtra)
8. Celery Seed
- Amritsar (Punjab)
- Nadiad (Gujarat)
- Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
9. Coriander Seed
- Guntur, Uravakonda, Nandyal (Andhra Pradesh)
- Ramganj Mandi, Baran, Kota (Rajasthan)
- Tiruchirappalli, Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu)
- Davanagere (Karnataka)
- Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh)
- Gondal (Gujarat)
- Kumbharaj (Madhya Pradesh)
10. Cumin Seed
- Unjha, Rajkot, Gondal, Patan, Deesa, Palan, Mehsana, Visnagar
(Gujarat)
- Jodhpur (Jeera Mandi), Merta City, Nagaur Mandi, Jalor, Jaipur,
Barmer, Kishangarh, Kekri (Rajasthan)
11. Fennel Seed
- Unjha, Visnagar, Abu Road, Nadiad, Vijapur (Gujarat)
- Patna (Bihar)
- Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
- Varanasi, Hathras, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)
12. Fenugreek Seed
- Unjha, Idar, Visnagar (Gujarat)
- Jaora, Indore, Khujner (Madhya Pradesh)
- Malerkotla (Punjab)
- Varanasi, Hapur (Uttar Pradesh)
- Jodhpur, Jhunjhunu, Bikaner, Sikar, Ramganj Mandi, Bhawani Mandi,
Baran (Rajasthan)
- Nagaur (Fenugreek Leaf) (Rajasthan)
13. Garlic
- Hassan, Hubli, Gulbarga (Karnataka)
- Nizamabad, Hyderabad (Telangana)
- Pune, Nashik (Maharashtra)
- Bundi, Ramganj Mandi, Bhawani Mandi (Rajasthan)
- Patna (Bihar)
- Surat, Mahuva, Amreli, Jamnagar, Ahmedabad, Visnagar (Gujarat)
- Neemuch, Pipaliya, Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh)
- Varanasi, Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh)
14. Clove
- Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu)
- Sagar, Shimoga, Sirsi (Karnataka)
15. Mustard
- Unjha (Gujarat)
- Ramganj Mandi, Sri Ganganagar, Bharatpur, Tonk, Baran, Dausa, Alwar,
Sumerpur, Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan)
- Delhi, Hapur (Uttar Pradesh)
- Bhiwani, Rewari, Hisar, Sirsa, Mahendragadh (Haryana)
16. Mace/Nutmeg
- Kalady-Angamaly, Erattupetta, Thodupuzha, Kozhikode, Cochin (Kerala)
- Pollachi (Tamil Nadu)
- Shimoga (Karnataka)
17. Saffron
- Pampore, Srinagar, Kishtwar, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir)
18. Tamarind
- Anantapur, Hindupur, Rayalaseema (Andhra Pradesh)
- Erode, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
- Tumkur, Bangalore (Karnataka)
19. Black Cumin (Nigella)
- Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh)
- Ramganj Mandi, Kota (Rajasthan)
- Unjha (Gujarat)
20. Poppy Seed
- Chittorgarh, Pratapgarh (Rajasthan)
- Neemuch, Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh) (Under the Narcotics Control Bureau
Licence)
Spice Products
21. Curry Powder
- Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
- Mumbai (Maharashtra)
- Cochin (Kerala)
- Kolkata (West Bengal)
- Bengaluru (Karnataka)
22. Spice Oils and Oleoresins
- Cochin, Alleppey (Kerala)
- Kolkata (West Bengal)
- Mumbai (Maharashtra)
- Chennai, Madurai (Tamil Nadu)
- Bengaluru (Karnataka)
Process of Spice Board Return Filing
Spice Board Return Filing: Quarterly
Requirements and Monthly Obligations for Cardamom Exporters
Validity and Renewal Process for Exporter of spices Registration
( CRES )
· The Certificate of
Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES) is initially granted for a period of
three years by the Spice Board.
· Spice exporters must renew their Spice Board
Registration Certificate at the end of each three-year term.
Detailed Timeline For Spice Board registration Process
· Submit Business Details: Provide all
required business information through our web portal.
· Choose and Pay Online: Select a
package that suits your needs and pay securely using various payment modes
available.
· Application Assignment: Once you place
your order, your application will be assigned to one of our dedicated
professionals.
· Document Verification and Submission:
Our professional will meticulously review your documents for accuracy and
completeness before submitting the Spice Board registration application form.
· Follow-Up Process: We'll regularly
follow up with the Spice Board to ensure swift processing of your registration
application.
· Receive CRES and Guides: Upon
successful approval, you'll receive your Certificate of Registration as
Exporter of Spices (CRES) along with comprehensive guides on spice exports
Required
Documents for Spice Board Registration
· Bank Report: Provide a detailed bank
report for your current account from your banker.
· Passport Size Photo: Submit a scanned
passport size photo (JPEG/JPG/PNG format, 135PX x 165PX) of the CEO or
authorized person of your organization.
· Business Registration Documents:
- Partnership Deed or Company's Certificate of
Incorporation.
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of
Association (AOA).
· GST Registration: Provide your GST
registration certificate. If not registered under GST, submit a
self-declaration stating the same.
· Import-Export Code (IEC): Include your
Import-Export Code (IE code) certificate.
· PAN Card: Submit a copy of the PAN
card of the organization.
· Udyog Aadhaar/MSME Certificate:
Provide Udyog Aadhaar or MSME certificate, if applicable.
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