Getting Started as a UP Exporter
The Basics Before You Claim Anything
- Get an Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT โ this is the entry ticket for any export activity.
- Have your Udyam registration and GST registration in place.
- Register on relevant export-council/scheme portals as needed for your product category.
- Once you have export documentation (shipping bills, BRC) from your first shipment, you become eligible to start claiming incentives like MDA, freight support, and RoDTEP.
New exporters should also look at first-time exporter support for guided onboarding.
Do I need an IEC even for a small export order?
Yes โ an IEC is required for any commercial export shipment, regardless of order size.
Need help claiming export incentives?
ClaimDesk (A NorthStar Advisors brand, Noida) handles everything from documentation to filing and follow-up. The first conversation is completely free.
MSMEUP.com is independent information & tools โ free, and not run by any consultancy. ClaimDesk is a separate, private consultancy (a NorthStar Advisors brand) for those who want professional filing help; its fee is for that service, not a government charge, and using it is entirely optional โ MSMEUP's guides and tools work the same with or without it.
Official portal: msme.up.gov.in Last reviewed: Aug 2026
This page summarizes publicly available scheme information. For the current official notification, application form and exact eligibility conditions, always confirm on the portal above before applying or filing a claim.