Government Eases RCMC Requirement for Export Consignments up to ₹3 Lakh

The Government has introduced a de minimis exemption from the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) requirement for small-value export consignments up to ₹3 lakh by amending Para 2.57 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Consignments exceeding ₹3 lakh will continue to require a valid RCMC or Certificate of Registration. Historical data from 2021-22 to 2025-26 shows that low-value consignments up to USD 3,000 account for 43 percent of shipping bills but only 0.86 percent of India's total merchandise export value. The exemption aims to reduce compliance burdens, lower entry barriers for MSMEs, artisans, and first-time exporters, and facilitate low-value exports through Postal, Courier, and e-commerce channels.