What is the definition of manufacturer exporter?

[Dinesh kumar]

What is the procedure and required documents to get the Manufacturer Exporter tag ?

How is a Manufacturer Exporter different from a Merchant Exporter?

While issuing the RCMC (Registration Cum Membership Certificate) by Export Promotion Councils, what do they check before issuing the appropriate tag to exporters?
 

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How exporters get RCMC tagged as Manufacturer or Merchant: required documents, IEC, GST, factory proof, CA/Engineer certificate A manufacturer exporter is an entity that produces goods in its own production facility and exports them directly, whereas a merchant exporter purchases goods from third parties for export. For RCMC classification as a manufacturer exporter, exporters must apply to the relevant export promotion council with a valid IEC, proof of manufacturing (factory registration, MSME/Udyam/industrial license, pollution clearance where applicable), GST registration, constitutional documents, and a CA or Chartered Engineer certificate or self-declaration confirming manufacturing activity. EPCs verify these documents against FTP definitions to determine the appropriate tag. Merchant exporters may still obtain advance licences when exporting raw materials used in subsequent processing or supply chains.