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What is the ICEGATE portal? All you need to know about the Indian customs portal
ICEGATE is the national portal of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs. Learn more about its services, benefits, and registration.
What is the ICEGATE portal?
ICEGATE stands for Indian Customs EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) gateway. It is the national portal of the Indian Customs of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). The ICEGATE portal allows exporters, cargo service providers and others associated with the exports and customs department to file documents electronically.
ICEGATE's main purpose is to simplify tax collection and border control processes. The online system makes it easier for traders to pay taxes and follow customs requirements. ICEGATE offers varied services including e-filing of Bill of Entry (import goods declaration), shipping bills (export goods declaration), e-payment of customs duty, facility to file supporting documents, and end-to-end electronic IGST refund.1
ICEGATE's main purpose is to simplify tax collection and border control processes. The online system makes it easier for traders to pay taxes and follow customs requirements. ICEGATE offers varied services including e-filing of Bill of Entry (import goods declaration), shipping bills (export goods declaration), e-payment of customs duty, facility to file supporting documents, and end-to-end electronic IGST refund.1
Services offered by ICEGATE portal
Some of the services offered by ICEGATE are:
• Filing of Bill of Entry
• E-filing of shipping bills
• Payment of custom duties
• Submission of supporting documents for logistics
• Handling of all electronic documents before being processed by the India customs EDI system (ICES)
• Status of IEC (Importer Exporter Code)
• Document tracking status at Customs EDI
• Online verification of DEPB (Duty Entitlement Passbook)/EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) schemes
• Online registration of IPR (Intellectual Property Rights)
• 24x7 help desk facility2
• Filing of Bill of Entry
• E-filing of shipping bills
• Payment of custom duties
• Submission of supporting documents for logistics
• Handling of all electronic documents before being processed by the India customs EDI system (ICES)
• Status of IEC (Importer Exporter Code)
• Document tracking status at Customs EDI
• Online verification of DEPB (Duty Entitlement Passbook)/EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods) schemes
• Online registration of IPR (Intellectual Property Rights)
• 24x7 help desk facility2
Advantages of registering on ICEGATE portal
Registering on the ICEGATE website simplifies filing documents and payment bills. Some of the benefits are:
Digital documentation:
ICEGATE simplifies customs procedures by enabling electronic filing of import and export documents, eliminating the need for paper-based processes.
Real-time tracking:
Traders can track their shipments, document status, and bill payments in real-time through the portal, providing complete visibility of their transactions.
Swift customs processing:
The system enables quick responses from customs authorities after assessing declarations, significantly reducing clearance time for shipments.
Seamless online payments:
Users can make secure online payments for customs duties and other charges.3
Documents required to register on ICEGATE portal
Some key documents that may be required for ICEGATE registration are:
- Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
- GSTIN number
- Aadhaar card
- Business registration proofs such as the certificate of incorporation, partnership deed, or trade license
- Authorized signatory’s digital signature certificate (DSC)
- Bank account details
- Address proof
- KYC documents4
Step-by-step procedure to register on ICEGATE portal
Here is a broad overview of the steps you need to follow to initiate ICEGATE registration:
Step 1:
Navigate to the ICEGATE website and click on the ‘login/sign up’ button.5
Step 2:
If you are registering for the first time, click on ‘Fresh Registration – Don’t have Reference ID’.
Step 3:
Select the user role (e.g., importer/exporter, customs broker, airline, shipping agent, etc.).
Step 4:
Enter valid IEC and GSTIN numbers. Your details will be exported from the ICES.
Step 5:
Verify your phone number and email address through OTP verification.
Step 6:
After OTP verification is complete, you will receive a Reference ID along with its expiry date.
You will need to use this Reference ID to complete the role registration process on ICEGATE. If you don’t complete this before your Reference ID expires, you will have to perform the above steps again to generate a Reference ID.
Step-by-step guide to role registration on ICEGATE portal
Once you have your unique Reference ID, you can proceed to the role registration form on ICEGATE. Here is a broad overview of the process:
Step 1:
Visit the ICEGATE portal and click on the ‘Register’ option under ‘Login/Sign up’.
Step 2:
Select ‘Continue using Reference ID’. You will be prompted to enter your Reference ID to check its validity.
Step 3:
Fill the role registration form with accurate details about your business and its authorized user.
Step 4:
Upload required documents.
Step 5:
Submit the application. Upon successful submission, your application will be forwarded to the ICEGATE approving authorities for review.
Did you know?
To register on ICEGATE, you have to use the same email ID and contact number that are registered with GSTN or DGFT (for importers/exporters). If you want to use a different email or phone number, you must first update your contact details with GSTN or DGFT before starting your ICEGATE registration.
Authorized banks for online payments through ICEGATE
Exporters can get the facility of e-payment through ICEGATE website from the following authorized banks:
● Axis Bank
● Bank of Baroda
● Bank of India
● Punjab and Sind Bank
● Canara Bank
● Central Bank of India
● Dhanlaxmi Bank
● HDFC bank
● ICICI Bank
● IDBI Bank
● Indian Bank
● Indian Overseas Bank
● Karnataka Bank
● Karur Vysya Bank
● Kotak Bank
● Punjab National Bank
● RBL Bank
● South Indian Bank
● State Bank of India
● UCO Bank
● Union Bank of India
● Federal Bank6
● Axis Bank
● Bank of Baroda
● Bank of India
● Punjab and Sind Bank
● Canara Bank
● Central Bank of India
● Dhanlaxmi Bank
● HDFC bank
● ICICI Bank
● IDBI Bank
● Indian Bank
● Indian Overseas Bank
● Karnataka Bank
● Karur Vysya Bank
● Kotak Bank
● Punjab National Bank
● RBL Bank
● South Indian Bank
● State Bank of India
● UCO Bank
● Union Bank of India
● Federal Bank6
Latest notifications by ICEGATE
● DGFT re-transmission for shipping bills
ICEGATE has implemented functionality allowing users to re-transmit their shipping bills to the DGFT and monitor the status.7
● e-Bond and e-BG functionality:
The platform now supports Single All-India Multipurpose Electronic Bonds (e-Bonds) and Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs).8
● Customs reassessment and refund
ICEGATE has activated functionalities for Customs re-assessment, re-assessment refunds, and other refund procedures for IEC (Importer Exporter Code) holders.9
● ECCS updates
The Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS) has several recent updates, including budget revisions and disaster recovery drills. For more details, visit the CBIC courier website.10
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of ICEGATE?
ICEGATE portal has been launched by the Government of India to help traders with easy e-filling services.
2. Which ministry handles ICEGATE?
ICEGATE comes under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
3. Is it mandatory to file documents using email ID registered with the ICEGATE portal?
Yes, it is mandatory to file documents using email ID registered with the ICEGATE portal. Without a valid email ID, you will not be able to receive any notification.
4. Is a Digital Signature Certificate required to register with ICEGATE?
Yes, a Digital Signature Certificate is required for registration if you intend to file customs documents on ICEGATE.
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Sources:
1. https://www.icegate.gov.in/about-us/icegate
2. https://www.icegate.gov.in/
3. https://www.shiprocket.in/blog/what-is-icegate/
4. https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/registration
5. https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/authorized-banks-e-payment
6. https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/dgft-re-transmission-for-sb
7. https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/e-bond-and-e-bg-version-1.07
8. https://www.icegate.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-02/user%20manual-reassessment%20based%20refund_v.1.01%20%281%29.pdf
9. https://courier.cbic.gov.in/ECCS/advisory.jsp
1. https://www.icegate.gov.in/about-us/icegate
2. https://www.icegate.gov.in/
3. https://www.shiprocket.in/blog/what-is-icegate/
4. https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/registration
5. https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/authorized-banks-e-payment
6. https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/dgft-re-transmission-for-sb
7. https://www.icegate.gov.in/guidelines/e-bond-and-e-bg-version-1.07
8. https://www.icegate.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-02/user%20manual-reassessment%20based%20refund_v.1.01%20%281%29.pdf
9. https://courier.cbic.gov.in/ECCS/advisory.jsp
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*Map not to scale. The map has been used for design and representational purpose only, it does not depict the geographical boundaries of the country. These do not conform to the external boundaries of India recognized by the Survey of India.
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