AD Code Registration with Port Customs
Authorised Dealer Code port registration required by ICEGATE to generate Shipping Bills.
Assisted by Licensed Chartered Accountants & Corporate Advocates.
Overview & Regulatory Framework
An Authorised Dealer Code (AD Code) is a 14-digit numerical code issued by a bank where the exporter maintains a current account. To clear consignments through customs at sea ports, air cargo complexes, or ICDs, the AD code must be registered on the ICEGATE portal for that specific port location to generate the Shipping Bill.
Key Advantages & Business Benefits
Unlocks Shipping Bill Generation
Without registered AD code, EDI systems cannot generate shipping documents for customs dispatch.
Direct Remittance Crediting
Enables inward export payments to reconcile smoothly with RBI EDPMS.
Eligibility Criteria
- 1Active IEC and Current Account with an Authorised Dealer Forex Bank.
Checklist of Documents Required
Bank Dossier
- •Bank AD Code letter in prescribed Annexure format on bank letterhead
- •Cancelled cheque
- •Audited balance sheet (optional)
ICEGATE Credentials
- •ICEGATE registration login and Class-3 DSC
Step-by-Step Filing Procedure
Bank Letter Procurement
Assisting with bank branch manager format for AD Code letter issuance.
ICEGATE Port Profile Filing
Uploading digital documents and DSC signature on the ICEGATE portal.
Customs Officer Approval
Following up with Port Customs EDI cell until final approval.
Service Packages & Pricing
Choose a transparent plan tailored to your enterprise size and regulatory needs.
Basic
- Application In 2 to 3 Days
- AD Letter
- Certifying Authority (CA)
- Reference ID in 2/3 Days
Standard
- Inclusive Of Basic
- Validity 5 Years
- Reference ID in 2 Days
- USB Token
- IEC Gate Registration
Premium
- Inclusive Of Standard
- Port Approval
- IEC Gate Registration
- RCMC Registration
- ISO Certification
Frequently Asked Questions for AD Code Registration with Port Customs
Frequently Paired & Related Services
Import Export Code (IEC) Registration
10-digit DGFT license mandatory for any business importing goods or exporting services and products.
RCMC Registration (Export Promotion Councils)
Registration Cum Membership Certificate from FIEO, APEDA, EEPC, or relevant Export Council.
IEC Modification & Annual DGFT Renewal
Mandatory annual April-June DGFT update and updating branch, director, or bank details.
Apply for AD Code Registration with Port Customs
Direct submission on government portal with dedicated CA oversight.
100% Money-Back Promise
If filing fails due to procedural error on our part, our professional fee is promptly refunded.