Policies- Registration & Permits EXPORT REGISTRATION & ISSUE OF REGISTRATION - CUM - MEMBERSHIP - CERTIFICATE (RCMC) An exporter may, on application, register with Coffee Board as one of the members of Registered exporter of Coffee. On being registered, the applicant shall be granted a certificate of Registration & on request RCMC shall be issued which will be valid for 5 years ending 31st March of the licensing year, unless otherwise specified. Application for registration may be cancelled on payment of Rs 100 towards cost of Application. ISSUE OF EXPORT PERMITS & CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN Coffee Board issues Export permits under Rule 44(2) Coffee Act 1942 amended from time to time along with Certificate of Origins to the registered exporter of coffee against application, for coffee export.
	The registered exporter can file application manually as well as through the Board's website www.kar.nic.in/exportcoffee for details regarding filing EPA through the website circular dated 30/5/2001 may be referred. FURNISHING POST-SHIPMENT DOCUMENTS The registered exporter shall submit the post-shipment documents on export of coffee against each export permits obtained by them. The post-shipment documents viz., copies of export permits, bill of lading with on Board Date Seal and certificate of origin duly endorsed by the concerned Customs Authorities, along with other details viz FOB value etc, shall be submitted to the Coffee Board within 45 days from the date of issue of export permits. INTIMATION REGARDING CHANGE IN CONSTITUTION In case of change in ownership, constitution, name or address of an exporter shall be intimated voluntarily within one month from the date of such change. DE-REGISTRATION The registering authority may de-register the registered exporter of coffee for violation of the terms & conditions of registration, after observing norms in this regard. However, the exporter may appeal against their de-registration with the registering authority. OTHER INFORMATION
	Providing commercially useful information & assistance to the registered exporter in their developing and increasing coffee exports Offer professional advice such as quality upgradation, standards & specifications of types & grades of coffee and its innovation etc., Organize visits of delegations of its members abroad to explore overseas market opportunities Organize participation in Trade Fairs exhibitions & buyer - seller meets in India and abroad
	Other than the above, the Board implements the facilities extended under EXIM POLICY by the Govt. Of India on coffee.
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	Important circulars
	QMS
	The QMS or Logo scheme has been framed in order to protect the Image and Quality of Indian Coffee in the International Market and to gain the confidence of the overseas buyers. The Board has framed the Quality Marking Scheme w.e.f. 24/11/2000 for issue of Logo Certificate for export of coffee to those who voluntarily opt for the Scheme, for the Coffee cured by the Certified Coffee Curing Works.
	EPA
	Coffee exporters can file for application for Export Permits and Certificates of Origin on the Internet. File for Application Related links: Circulars
	ICB Grading Standards
	Coffee Board issues Export Permits for export of coffee only to the Specified Types and Grades of coffee. Major Types And Grades Of Coffee A. Arabica Coffee   I. Washed Arabica - 'Plantation'      1. Plantation PB      2. Plantation A      3. Plantation B      4. Plantation C      5. Plantation Blacks      6. Plantation Bits      7. Plantation Bulk   II. Unwashed Arabica - 'Arabica Cherry'      1. Arabica Cherry PB      2. Arabica Cherry AB      3. Arabica Cherry C      4. Arabica Cherry Blacks/Browns      5. Arabica Cherry Bits      6. Arabica Cherry Bulk
	B.	Robusta Coffee   I. Washed Robusta 'Robusta Parchment'      1. Robusta Plantation PB      2. Robusta Plantation AB      3. Robusta Plantation C      4. Robusta Plantation Blacks/Browns      5. Robusta Plantation Bits      6. Robusta Plantation Bulk   II. Unwashed Robusta 'Robusta Cherry'      1. Robusta Cherry PB      2. Robusta Cherry AB      3. Robusta Cherry C      4. Robusta Cherry Blacks/Browns      5. Robusta Cherry Bits      6. Robusta Cherry Bulk   III. Monsooned Coffees      A. Arabica Monsooned Coffee          1. Monsooned Malabar AA          2. Monsooned Basanally          3. Monsooned Arabica Triage      B. Robusta Monsooned Coffee          1. Monsooned Robusta 'AA'          2. Monsooned Robusta Triage   IV. Instant Coffee   V. Ground Coffee   VI. Roasted Seeds   VII. Specialty Coffee      1. Monsooned Coffee      2. Mysore Nuggets EB (Extra Bold)      3. Robusta Kaapi Royale
		promotion - export awards In order to encourage coffee exporters the Board has instituted eight Export Awards every year commencing from 1999-2000 for the top most exporters of Indian Coffee in terms of quantity basing on their applications for the same. Awards have been instituted for exports in the following categories:   Green Coffee   Specialty Coffee   Instant Coffee The remaining 5 awards have been instituted for region-wise exports viz.   USA   European Union   Russia and CIS Countries   Far East Region   Middle East Countries

policies

Policies and information related to the export of coffee.

Export Permit
File for your Export Permit Application and Certificate of Origin.

EXIM
The functions of the Coffee Board with respect to the EXIM policy of the Government of India.

QMS
The Quality Marking Scheme introduced by the Coffee Board to protect the image and quality of Indian coffee.

Circulars
Recent Circulars issued by the Coffee Board.

Grading standards
Main Grades of Indian coffee.

shipping info

The Coffee growing areas are mainly concentrated in South India. The exports of coffee are being done through the shipment ports of South India viz., Cochin, Chennai, Tuticorin & Mangalore and also through ICD, Bangalore.

Export Update
Daily update on the export performance

Customs Procedure
Information on the procedure for shipment of coffee

C&F Agents
A list of forwarding agents located in Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other cities.

promotion

Measures to promote coffee.

Export Awards
Awards introduced to promote Indian coffee exports.

Export Schemes
Schemes facilitated by the Ministry of Commerce to improve International coffee trade.

grievance forum

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