What documents are needed to export textiles from India?

Essential registrations:

• IEC (Import Export Code): From DGFT — free registration, needed for all exports
• GST registration: Mandatory
• AD Code: From your bank, linked to your account for export transactions
• RCMC: Registration Cum Membership Certificate — from AEPC for apparel exporters

Per-shipment documents:

• Commercial Invoice and Packing List
• Bill of Lading (sea) or Airway Bill (air freight)
• Shipping Bill — filed on ICEGATE portal
• Certificate of Origin — if required by buyer country trade agreements
• Letter of Credit — if payment is through LC