Spices Board Registration (CRES)

CRES stands for Certificate of Registration as Export of Spices.

In case of export/import of Spices/Spice products, Certificate of Registration as
Exporter of Spices issued by the Board is mandatory in addition to the IEC. Spices Board issues Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices [CRES] under Section 11 of the Spices Board Act.

IEC Stands for IMPORTER EXPORTER CODE

Any bonafide person/ company looking to enter import – Export business must obtain IE code.

No Import/export can be carried without IEC which forms a primary document for recognition by Govt. of India as an Exporter/
Importer

Certificate of Spices Board is issued for a block period of three years. The certificate should be renewed at the end of every block year. For example, if you obtained the certificate for 2017 to 2020, then you are required to renew your registration certificate at the end of 2020. Current block year is 2021-2024.

Yes . Tax registration is required and a photocopy of Tax regn. certificate to be
submitted along with the application. If tax is not issued to the applicant then a declaration stating that you do not have a domestic sale in spices will be accepted temporarily.

No. Only one CRES would be issued against a single IE code number. Any proprietor can have only one IEC number. In case of more branches under one IEC which need to be incorporated in the CRES, an endorsement of address would be done.

Cardamom, Pepper, Chilly, Ginger, Turmeric, Coriander. Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek, Celery, Aniseed, Bishopsweed, Caraway, Dill, Cinnamon, Cassia, Garlic, Curry leaf, Kokam, Mint, Mustard, Parsley, Pomegranate seed, Saffron, Vanilla, Tejpat, Pepper long, Star Anise, Sweet flag, Greater Galanga, Horse-raddish, Caper, Clove, Asafoetida, Cambodge, Hyssop, Juniper berry, Bay leaf, Lovage, Marjoram, Nutmeg, Mace, Basil, Poppy Seed, All-Spice, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Thyme, Oregano, Tarragon, Tamarind.