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?
 

AI Summary

Manufacturer exporter designation requires demonstrable manufacturing activity and specified RCMC documentation for verification.
Manufacturer Exporter means an exporter who manufactures goods in its own production unit and exports them directly; merchant exporters procure from third parties. To obtain the Manufacturer Exporter tag on an RCMC, apply to the Export Promotion Council with IEC, proof of manufacturing unit (factory/MSME/Udyam/industrial licence), GST registration, entity incorporation documents, a CA/chartered engineer certificate confirming manufacturing activity, and a self-declaration. Councils verify IEC validity and manufacturing proofs (including pollution clearance where applicable) to decide the appropriate tag, with FTP definition of manufacturer serving as a reference.