DGFT scheme
ActiveE-commerce Export Credit Facilities
Facilitates small consignment exports through courier and e-commerce channels with simplified documentation (single shipping bill for multiple consignments, reduced KYC, post-shipment realisation flexibility).
Scheme snapshot
CodeECEC
AuthorityDepartment of Commerce, DGFT
RateProcess simplification; combines with RoDTEP and Drawback
WindowThrough courier and ICEGATE
ProcessingInline with regular RoDTEP cycle
Last amendedFTP 2023 e-commerce export hub provisions
Who is eligible
- MSME exporters using courier or e-commerce channels
Prerequisites
- 01IEC
- 02Cross-border e-commerce exporter status declaration
Common rejection reasons
- ×Consignment value above courier shipping bill limit (~Rs 10 lakh).
- ×Missing AD code reporting.
How to apply
The application route differs by scheme. For ECEC, the working sequence is below.
1
Confirm eligibility against the scheme prerequisites.
2
Apply via the appropriate DGFT or council portal with required documentation.
3
Track application status and respond to clarifications promptly.
4
On scheme issuance, reconcile against expected entitlement.
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