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Status Holder Scheme

Recognition for top exporters — unlock priority processing, additional benefits, and enhanced credibility in global markets.

Overview

The Export House / Status Holder scheme recognizes exporters based on their export performance over the previous three years. Categories range from One Star Export House (USD 3 million FOB) to Five Star Export House (USD 2000 million+), with each status unlocking exclusive privileges.

Soumya Enterprises helps you apply for and maintain Status Holder certification — computing eligibility, filing applications on DGFT, and leveraging benefits like self-certification of origin, priority customs clearance, and exemption from certain bank guarantees.

Key Benefits

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Priority Clearance

Faster customs and DGFT approvals

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Global Credibility

Recognized status boosts buyer confidence internationally

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Bank Guarantee Waiver

Exemption from BG in certain DGFT schemes

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Self-Certification

Authorize to self-certify Certificates of Origin

How It Works

1

Compute Eligibility

We calculate your FOB export performance over last 3 years

2

Application Filing

File Status Holder application on DGFT portal

3

Certificate Issuance

Receive Recognition Certificate from DGFT RA

4

Benefit Utilization

We guide you in using all entitled privileges

Eligibility

  • USD 3 million+ FOB exports (1 Star)
  • Higher turnover for higher stars
  • Indian company with valid IEC
  • Consistent export track record

Documents Required

  • IEC Certificate
  • RCMC
  • Audited accounts/CA Certificate of exports
  • Shipping Bills summary
  • GST returns

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