ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) is the CBIC portal where exporters and importers register AD Codes, track shipping bills and bills of entry, generate RoDTEP and RoSCTL scrips and follow refunds. Import Export Advisor completes your ICEGATE registration with your IEC and Class 3 digital signature for a flat ₹999 professional fee, usually in 2 to 5 working days.
ICEGATE Registration: key facts
- Run by
- CBIC, Ministry of Finance
- Needs
- IEC and a Class 3 DSC
- Our fee
- ₹999 flat professional fee
- Government fee
- No fee for ICEGATE registration
- Typical time
- 2 to 5 working days
Who is ICEGATE Registration for?
Right for you if
- New exporters setting up AD Code and incentive claims
- Importers who want to track bills of entry and duty payments
- Exporters who need to generate RoDTEP or RoSCTL scrips
Not what you need if
- Businesses that fully rely on a customs broker and never claim incentives, though most still benefit from their own access
What documents are needed for ICEGATE Registration?
We send an exact checklist for your business type before filing. Typically you will need:
- IEC certificate
- Class 3 DSC of the authorised signatory
- PAN and GST details
- Registered email and mobile for OTP
What can you do on ICEGATE?
ICEGATE lets you register your AD Code and bank account, track shipping bills and bills of entry, view and use e-scrips, and check drawback and IGST refund status.
- AD Code and bank account registration
- Shipping bill and bill of entry tracking
- RoDTEP and RoSCTL e-scrip generation and ledger
- Drawback and IGST refund status
- Online duty payment
How does ICEGATE registration work?
Registration is done online with the IEC, a Class 3 DSC and OTP verification of email and mobile. Customs verifies the request and activates the account.
- 01Prepare the DSC and documents
- 02Submit registration on ICEGATE
- 03Verification by Customs
- 04Account activated and handed over
What the ₹999 fee includes
- DSC compatibility check
- Registration filed and verified
- Account handed over with a short walkthrough
- Help linking the AD Code
Government and council fees, where they apply, are stated before filing. Compare every fee on the pricing page.
ICEGATE Registration: frequently asked questions
Is ICEGATE registration free?
Yes, Customs does not charge for ICEGATE registration. Our professional fee is ₹999 flat.
Do I need a DSC for ICEGATE?
Yes. ICEGATE registration needs a Class 3 digital signature. We can arrange one through our DSC service.
How long does ICEGATE registration take?
Usually 2 to 5 working days.
Can my customs broker use my ICEGATE account?
Your broker files on their own credentials. Your ICEGATE account lets you see your own records, scrips and refunds independently.
Guides for this service
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Import Export Advisor is a private consultancy, not a government body. Approval decisions rest with DGFT, Customs and the relevant councils.