Online AD Code Registration for Cochin Port - Registration, Fees and Documents

AD code in Cochin Port is a unique 7-digit code assigned by the Reserve bank of India to every authorized branch of banks dealing in foreign currencies. The primary purpose behind AD code registration is to ensure that foreign currency transactions have been made from a legitimate source.

Cochin port, also called Kochi Port, is the first transshipment port in India. You must have proper documentation to ship goods from Cochin Port. AD code and IEC code are the 2 most important documents required for importing or exporting goods.

Read to know the benefits, document requirements and the entire process of obtaining and registering AD Code for Cochin Port.

Once you receive the AD code on the bank’s authorization letter, You need to register the AD code online on the ICEGATE portal for customs clearance. The following documents are required to proceed with the application:

1. AD Code letter on banker’s letterhead
2. GST Registration Certificate
3. Cancelled Cheque
4. Importer Exporter Code(IEC) Certificate
5. Company’s PAN(Personal Account Number)
6. Board resolution (for company only)
7. PAN/ Aadhaar/ Voter ID/ Passport copy of Director or Partner or Proprietor
8. Export house certificate(optional)

Our team of professionals will assist you in preparing the documents for the application.

• Generating Shipping Bill on ICEGATE: A shipping bill is one of the three mandatory documents required for exporting goods abroad. Indian Customs EDI system won’t allow you to generate shipping bills on the ICEGATE portal without an AD code registration.
• Lifetime Validity: AD code registration on a port is valid for a lifetime. Therefore, you only need to pay a one-time fee, and the registration will be valid for a lifetime of that port.
• Online Process: Earlier, the AD code registration was done at the ports, which took a lot of time, money and effort. Now, The entire process of bank AD code registration is online on the ICEGATE portal.
• Counters Smuggling of goods: AD code helps in tracking any illegal source of foreign transactions and helps in reducing the Smuggling of prohibited goods, which helps boost the country's economy in the long run.
• Legalizes Import-Export Business: Exporters can avail several benefits from the DGFT, Exports Promotion Council and other government schemes. In addition, AD code allows multiple other benefits like duty rebates, tax returns and subsidies.