Online Tea Board Registration - Complete Information for Tea Board RCMC Application Process

Overview

If you are planning to start a tea export, import, manufacturing or trading business in India, you must get Tea Board registration as per regulations. Even if you are a small startup or already established business, having Tea Board Registration is essential and beneficial.

Tea Board registration is registration cum membership certificate(RCMC) provided by the Tea Board of India under the ministry of commerce and industry. So businesses involved in following activities must get tea board registration:

#. Tea export or import

#. Tea manufacturing

#. Tea warehousing

#. Tea brokerage or auctioning

#. Tea blending and packaging

Importance of Tea Board Registration

#. Mandatory for Tea Exporters/Importers (for availing benefits under Foreign Trade Policy)

#. Tea Board Registration helps in getting Export Promotion Council membership

#. It is required to participate in auctions and obtain quality certification

#. Boosts your credibility and trustworthiness in the market

Types of Tea Board Registration

Benefits of Tea Board Registration/License

#. Tea Board registration is like a passport to global markets. Without it, you can not legally export Indian Tea.

#. Tea Board registration and licenses give your brand instant credibility. It also allows you to also participate in government tenders, large contracts and partnerships.

#. Businesses only having tea board registration are allowed to use protected geographical indicators like Darjeeling Tea Logo or Assam Orthodox Logo to increase the selling price per kg and stand out in high competition.

#. Businesses operating without Tea Board Registration will face penalties and even their goods can be seized and lead to cancellation of exports.

#. Only Tea Board–registered exporters can claim financial benefits like RoDTEP refunds, MAI scheme, and freight assistance.

#. Tea Board ensures your products meet international standards (like FDA in the USA or FSSAI + Codex Alimentarius for EU markets). This avoids rejections or detentions at foreign ports.

#. With Tea Board license + RCMC + IEC, you can set up your own global D2C tea brand or sell through marketplaces like Amazon Global, Flipkart Export Hub, or Etsy.

Step by Step Tea Board Registration Process

• 1

  Step 1

  Identify Your Category

  The Tea Board registration is available in following categories and you can choose the one as per your business such as:

  Business Type	Type of Registration
  Tea Exporter	Exporter RCMC
  Tea Importer	Importer RCMC
  Tea Manufacturer	Manufacturer License
  Tea Warehouse Owner	Warehouse Registration
  Tea Broker	Broker Registration
  Tea Packer/Blender	Packer/Blender Registration

• 2

  Step 2

  Prepare the Required Documents

  #. PAN Card of the business

  #. GST Registration Certificate

  #. IEC Code (for exporters/importers)

  #. FSSAI License (for tea-related food items)

  #. Address Proof (Electricity bill/Lease Agreement)

  #. Aadhaar Card or Company Incorporation documents

  #. Bank Certificate or Cancelled Cheque

  #. CA Certificate (for turnover, if required)

  #. Trademark Certificate (if using a brand name)

• 3

  Step 3

  Apply online on Tea Board Portal via application process

  The Tea Board Registration application process is online. Along with the documents, fee payment is required as per the RCMC application.

• 4

  Step 4

  Verification by Tea Board Officials

  After submitting the application,

  #. Tea Board reviews your application

  #. They may ask for clarification or additional documents

  #. Can also do site inspection for warehouses or factories

• 5

  Step 5

  Get RCMC Certificate or License

  After the verification, the applicant receives an RCMC Certificate or license as per their application and can also use the Tea Board's logo and export the products.

Cancellation or Suspension of Tea Board Registration and Licenses

The tea board of India has rights to cancel or suspend Tea Board registration for exporters, manufactures, distributors or auction participants as per following conditions:

#1. Non-compliance with Tea Board regulations

#2. Violation of quality, safety, or procedural standards

#3. False declarations or forged documents

#4. Failure to renew license or maintain proper export records

The license holder has the right to appeal the cancellation decision after filling a formal request within a specified time.

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