What Is DGFT DSC
What Is DGFT DSC — When Is It Required?
A DGFT DSC is a specific class of Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate issued for import-export operations. It is required for the ICEGATE customs portal, DGFT portal, IEC registration and all customs e-filings in India.
⚠️ Important: ICEGATE and DGFT portal require specifically a DGFT-class DSC. A regular Class 3 Individual DSC is not accepted on these portals.
Portal
Regular Class 3
DGFT DSC
ICEGATE (Customs)
❌ Not accepted
✅ Mandatory
DGFT Portal (IEC)
❌ Not valid
✅ Required
Shipping Bill / BOE
❌ Rejected
✅ Accepted
Income Tax / GST
✅ Works
✅ Also works
DGFT DSC Specifications
Certificate ClassDGFT Class 3
TypeSign (+ Encrypt available)
Key Size2048-bit RSA
Validity1 / 2 / 3 Years
TokenProxkey / HYP ePass
Legal BasisIT Act 2000 · CCA Licensed
CAs AvailableeMudhra · Capricorn · PantaSign
Who Needs It
Who Needs DGFT DSC in Kolkata?
🚢
Importers & Exporters
All importers and exporters filing on ICEGATE customs portal — Shipping Bills, Bills of Entry and DGFT licence applications need DGFT DSC.
ICEGATE · DGFT · Shipping Bill
🚚
Customs House Agents (CHA)
CHAs filing on behalf of importers/exporters on ICEGATE must have DGFT DSC for digital signing of all customs documents.
ICEGATE · CHA Login · BOE
🏭
Manufacturers with Export Licence
Manufacturing units with advance licence, EPCG scheme, duty drawback claims or EOU/SEZ status need DGFT DSC for DGFT filings.
DGFT Portal · SEZ Online
🚛
Freight Forwarders & Logistics
Logistics companies handling customs clearance for cargo through Kolkata Port and Haldia Port need DGFT DSC.
KoPT · Haldia Port · ICEGATE
📋
New IEC Registration
Businesses applying for a new Import Export Code (IEC) on the DGFT portal must have DGFT DSC for the digital application.
DGFT Portal · IEC Application
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MOOWR / Bonded Warehouse
Companies operating under MOOWR scheme, bonded warehouses or 100% EOU requiring ICEGATE integration and DGFT compliance.
ICEGATE · MOOWR · EOU
Documents
Documents Required for DGFT DSC
👤 Individual / Proprietor / Director
- PAN Card (original)
- Aadhaar Card (original)
- Aadhaar-linked mobile for OTP
- IEC Number (if available)
- Email address
✅ If you already have an IEC, provide it for faster ICEGATE portal registration after DSC issuance.
🏢 Company / LLP / CHA Firm
- Authorised signatory's PAN + Aadhaar
- Company Registration Certificate
- Authorisation Letter on letterhead
- IEC Number
- Company email ID
💡 For CHA firms: bring your CHA licence number for ICEGATE registration after DSC issuance.
Pricing
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FAQ
DGFT DSC — Frequently Asked Questions
DGFT DSC is issued specifically for import-export operations on ICEGATE and DGFT portal. A regular Class 3 Individual DSC is not accepted on these portals — you must get DGFT-class specifically. Both cost the same price and the process is identical.
Yes — DGFT DSC is mandatory for applying for a new Import Export Code (IEC) on the DGFT portal, for amending existing IEC, and for all DGFT compliance filings including MEIS, RoDTEP claims and advance licence applications.
Yes. DGFT DSC is a Class 3 certificate — it works on Income Tax portal, GST portal, MCA portal and all other government portals. ICEGATE/DGFT portals specifically require DGFT-class, but the certificate works everywhere else too.
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