DGFT Free Sale and Commerce Certificate System

Organisation : Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
Facility Name : Free Sale and Commerce Certificate System
Applicable Country : India
Website : https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=certificate-management

What is Free Sale and Commerce Certificate System?

A Free Sale and Commerce Certificate is a certificate issued for export of any other item which is not restricted or prohibited for export confirming that the product is freely sold in the country but without any indication that the product is evaluated for safety and efficacy and is registered for use in the country. It gives an assurance from a foreign agency that the products listed on the certificate are freely sold and manufactured in the country seeking to export a particular item.

Related / Similar Facility : DGFT End User Certificate System

How To Apply For Free Sale and Commerce Certificate System?

To avail benefits under a Free Sale and Commerce Certificate, following are required:
** Your user profile must be linked with an IEC.
** A valid DSC must be registered in the system. You may verify the same from My Dashboard > View and Register Digital Signature Token.
** Valid RCMC details issued to the IEC

FAQ On Free Sale and Commerce Certificate System

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Free Sale and Commerce Certificate System

Who can benefit from the Free Sale and Commerce Certificate?
Manufacturer exporters or merchant exporters may be benefitted from the Free Sale and Commerce Certificate.

If my IEC is in DEL/cancelled/suspended, am I eligible to apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate?
If your IEC is suspended/cancelled/in DEL, you shall not be allowed to proceed with submission of your request for the issuance of a Free Sale and Commerce Certificate

What is a file number? Where can I view my submitted applications/File number?
When an application is submitted, a file number is generated. The application is tracked via this file number. Please follow the below path to get the file number for files for issuance of a Free Sale and Commerce Certificate
** My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
** Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Certificate Management) and Type of Sub Scheme (Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate)
** Click on Search.
** All details of submitted applications are available in the search results. These details also include their file number.

How can I request for withdrawal of my submitted application?
Please follow the below path to withdraw a submitted application
** My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
** Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Certificate Management) and Type of Sub Scheme (Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate)
** Click on Search
** Click on Action (Under the Results) > Withdraw

Where can I view my approved Free Sale and Commerce Certificates?
Please follow the below path to get the approved Free Sale and Commerce Certificates
** My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
** Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Certificate Management) and Type of Sub Scheme (Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate)
** Click on Search
** Click on Action (Under the Results) > View Approved Licenses > View Letter

What is view lifecycle? Where can I see it?
Please follow the below path to view lifecycle of a submitted file for issuance of a Free Sale and Commerce Certificate
** My Dashboard > Submitted Applications.
** Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Certificate Management) and Type of Sub Scheme (Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate)
** Click on Search
** Click on Action (Under the Results) > View Life Cycle

Where can I see the DSC/e-Sign details of the submitted applications?
Please follow the below path to view the DSC/e-Sign details of a submitted file for issuance of a Free Sale and Commerce Certificate
** My Dashboard > Submitted Applications.
** Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Certificate Management) and Type of Sub Scheme (Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate)
** Click on Search
** Click on Action (Under the Results) > DSC/e-Sign Details

Where can I check the status of my submitted application?
Please follow the below steps to check the status of a submitted application for issuance of Free Sale and Commerce Certificate
** My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
** Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Certificate Management) and Type of Sub Scheme (Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate)
** Click on Search
** In the search results, please find the status of the submitted application under the column File Status

How will I get to know whether my payment is successful or failed in the system?
Post successful payment against your submitted application, an acknowledgement message stating the successful submission of the application shall be shown on the screen.

The same can be confirmed by following the below steps:
** My Dashboard > Submitted Applications
** Enter Type of Scheme (Select in dropdown: Certificate Management) and Type of Sub Scheme (Apply for Free Sale and Commerce Certificate)
** Click on Search
** Click on Action (Under the Results) > Payment Details

What does application status “In Progress” means?
Status “In Progress” implies the successful submission of application and is being processed by DGFT.