How to Become a Member of the Carpet Export Promotion Council?

CEPC stands for Carpet Export Promotion Council. It's an organization established by the Government of India, Ministry of Textiles, in order to promote and develop the export of carpets and other floor coverings from India.

CEPC works closely with the carpet manufacturers and exporters to develop new markets and improve the quality of Indian carpets, as well as providing information and assistance with export regulations and compliance. It helps merchants export their products and gain access to the international market.

CEPC also organizes participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions, and provides promotional and marketing support to members. The council also works closely with other organizations and government departments to provide support to the carpet industry and exporters.

What is the CEPC RCMC Registration?

The registration cum membership certificate, or RCMC, of the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) is a document that certifies an individual or company as a member of the council and allows them to participate in the council's various programs and initiatives.

The certificate is issued by the CEPC to manufacturers and merchant exporters of carpets, and is a prerequisite for exporting carpet products. Once the certificate is obtained, the manufacturer or merchant exporter is able to export their goods and take advantage of the benefits offered by the CEPC, such as access to export markets, trade fairs, and other promotional activities.

How to Become a Member of the CEPC Council?

To become a member of the carpet export promotion council the interested applicants need to apply for the registration cum membership certificate of CEPC. The registration can be done through an online portal. Applicants are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria as well as are required to provide enlisted documents for the registration.

Eligibility for the CEPC membership

Manufacturer exporter of carpet
Any new exporter of carpet can apply
Merchant Exporter having exports worth more than 50 lakh

Documents Required for CEPC Registration

These are the list of documents that are needed to be presented before the carpet export promotion council to get the CEPC RCMC membership registration for the exporters/ manufacturers of carpet.

Proof of manufacturing facility such as MSME certificate in case of manufacturer
CA certificate certifying export performance of last 3 years
Proof of export in case of new exporters
An affidavit stating applicant or any members of firm/company has never been blacklisted by any govt body
An affidavit saying the firm/company will abide by the code of conduct of the carpet export promotion council
Partnership deed/MoA & AoA in case of firm or company as applicable
Import export code certificate issued by DGFT
Income tax permanent account number (PAN card)
Copy byGST certificate

How to register with the CEPC Council?

To register with the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) and obtain a Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), follow these steps after gathering the necessary documents:

Log in to the CEPC website and provide your contact information, business name, and owner name.
Pay the membership fee as listed in the application.
Include an affidavit on non-judicial paper, worth INR 10, certified by a Notary Public.
Review and accept the terms and conditions before submitting the form for verification

Fee for CEPC Membership Registration

The entrance fee for new members of the carpet export promotion council is Rs.2,360 and the membership cost for CEPC is Rs 2,360. The total fee would be Rs. 4,720 including GST.

However the fee structure for exporter who export goods of worth more than 50 lakh are as follows:

Particulars	Fee of Annual Membership
Export Performance up to Rs 50.00 lakhs	Rs 4,000 + GST 18%
Export performance above Rs 50.00 lakhs & up to Rs 1.00 Crore	Rs 5,000 + GST 18%
Export Performance above Rs 1.00 Crore and up to Rs 10.00 Crores	Rs 7,000 + GST 18%
Export Performance above Rs 10.00 Crores	Rs 12,000 + GST 18%

Benefits of Membership

Member have list of benefits after getting RCMC from the carpet export promotion council:

Access to market information and industry trends.
Networking opportunities with other industry professionals.
Assistance with export documentation and compliance.
Participation in trade fairs and exhibitions.
Eligibility for financial assistance and training programs.
Promotional and marketing support
A sense of unity and representation for the industry.
Access to government and other support schemes
Knowledge sharing and best practices with other members
Access to research and development opportunities

Schemes Under CEPC Council

In order to help exporters and manufacturer exporters CEPC has launched various schemes for its registered members only members having registration cum membership certificate from the carpet export promotion council (CEPC) would be able to take benefits of these schemes.

Here are the list of few schemes under CEPC council:

1. 1. 1. 1. Duty Drawback Scheme
        
        Interest Equalization Scheme
        
        Interest Equalization Scheme
        
        Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme
        
        Zero Duty Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme

Conclusion

Exporters in the carpet industry should become members of a Carpet Export Promotion Council. Membership provides benefits that help grow business, succeed in the industry, and stay ahead of competition.

These benefits include market information, networking, export compliance help, trade fairs and exhibitions, financial and training assistance, promotion and marketing support, industry representation, government and other support scheme access, knowledge sharing, and research and development opportunities. Joining a council is important for an exporter's business success.

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