What is the star export house issued by DGFT ?

[Dinesh kumar]

What is the procedure to get star export house ? 

if I have three star export house issued in 2023 having validity till 03/3026 but in the last one year i have zero export after having zero export I’m eligible to hold star export house or it will get reject automatically?

[Sadanand Bulbule]

You can continue to hold your Star Export House certificate till March 2026 even if exports are zero in  between.

[YAGAY andSUN]

Star Export House Status – Eligibility & Validity Consideration

The Star Export House Certificate is granted under India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). The status is awarded based on past export performance measured in terms of FOB value (in USD) during the current plus previous three financial years. Once issued, the certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issue and can be used to avail various export-related benefits.

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Retention of Star Export House Status Despite Zero Exports

If you have been granted Three Star Export House status in 2023 with validity till March 2026, then the status remains valid for the entire duration, regardless of export performance during the intervening years. There is no provision under current policy that automatically cancels or revokes the status due to zero exports in a subsequent year.

However, you must ensure the following:

1. Compliance: Continue to comply with all relevant FTP guidelines, such as filing returns and not violating any export norms.

2. Renewal: When applying for renewal after expiry, DGFT will again assess export performance over the previous 3 years. If performance is not adequate, renewal may not be granted.

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Conclusion

Your existing Three Star Export House status remains valid until 03/2026, even if no exports have occurred in the past year. There is no automatic rejection or cancellation solely due to zero export performance unless any policy violations or compliance failures occur. For renewal post-2026, ensure sufficient export turnover during the relevant assessment period.

[Vinay Kumar]

The exporter needs to apply on DGFT portal for obtaining star house certificate. Not having exports in last one year does not impact the current license (which would be expired in March 2026). However, if this impacts export performance, where the export performance does not even cross $3m, then subsequent licenses will not be given 

AI Summary

Star Export House status remains valid through its prescribed term despite zero exports, subject to compliance and renewal criteria. Star Export House status is granted under the Foreign Trade Policy based on FOB export performance over the current and prior three financial years and is valid for five years from issuance. The status remains valid for its prescribed term even if exports are zero during that period; there is no automatic cancellation solely for lack of exports. Continued retention requires compliance with FTP obligations, and renewal post expiry will be subject to reassessment of export performance and may be denied if prescribed thresholds are not met.