What is ICEGATE ?
- ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) is the official online portal of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). It provides e-filing services to importers, exporters, cargo carriers, and other stakeholders involved in international trade. ICEGATE acts as a digital interface for filing customs documents such as Bills of Entry, Shipping Bills, IGST refund claims, and more.
- Purpose of ICEGATE Registration
- ICEGATE registration is essential for businesses engaged in import or export to facilitate:
- Electronic filing of customs declarations
- Real-time tracking of consignments
- Online communication with customs authorities
- Access to government trade-related notifications and updates
- Receipt of IGST refunds and duty drawback claims
