Tobacco Board Registration is a mandatory statutory approval in India for entities involved in exporting, manufacturing, processing, grading, or trading tobacco and its products, managed by the Tobacco Board of India (Ministry of Commerce & Industry). It acts as a Certificate of Registration/RCMC (Registration-cum-Membership Certificate) essential for ensuring legal compliance, quality control, and regulatory oversight under the Tobacco Board Act, 1975.

Key Aspects of Tobacco Board Registration:

• Who Needs It: Exporters of unmanufactured tobacco/tobacco products, tobacco leaf dealers, processors, and commercial graders.
• Purpose: Ensures compliance with regulations, promotes high-quality standards, and facilitates the legal, traceable trade of tobacco.
• Registration Types: The board issues registrations for various categories, including Exporter of Tobacco, Exporter of Tobacco Products, and specialized trader categories.
• RCMC: The Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) is specifically required for exporting tobacco products outside India.

Documents Required:

• Application Form with business details.
• PAN Card (self-certified).
• GST Certificate.
• Import Export Code (IEC) for exporters.
• Letter of Undertaking.
• Bank Certificate/Account details.
• Udyam/MSME Registration.
• Factory Act/Shop & Establishment License
• Local Body NOC

Tobacco License Service Fees - Rs. 10,000/-