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Last updated: 2 October 2026
Importers and exporters sign many DGFT and customs filings digitally — IEC updates, authorisations, RoDTEP and certificates of origin. Expertvuw’s team gets you a Class 3 DSC and registers it on the DGFT and ICEGATE portals.
The DGFT portal lets IEC holders sign applications either with a Class 3 DSC or with Aadhaar-based e-signature for eligible users. A DSC is widely used for IEC applications and annual updates, applications for Advance Authorisation and EPCG, certificates of origin, and other DGFT services.
On the customs side, ICEGATE registration requires a Class 3 DSC for authentication, and the same DSC is used to access refund and incentive information. Organisations with several people filing on DGFT can link multiple authorised users, each with their own DSC.
Only Class 3 certificates are issued, by Certifying Authorities licensed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA). The DSC name should match the PAN and IEC records to avoid registration errors.
Basis: Information Technology Act, 2000; CCA guidelines (Class 3 only); DGFT portal user guidance; CBIC ICEGATE registration guidelines. Last updated: 27 September 2026.
DGFT applications can be signed with a Class 3 DSC or eligible Aadhaar e-sign.
ICEGATE registration requires a Class 3 DSC.
IEC holders can add several authorised users on DGFT.
DSC details should match PAN and IEC records.
Only Class 3 certificates are issued.
One to three years, with renewal before expiry.
Most DGFT DSC problems are registration mismatches.
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DGFT DSC connects with these services.
Importer-Exporter Code from DGFT.
Annual IEC update.
Customs portal registration.
Origin certificates for exports.
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Choose individual or organisation Class 3 DSC.
Submit the application to the Certifying Authority.
Complete eKYC and video verification.
Download onto the token.
Register the DSC on the DGFT portal.
Register on ICEGATE if needed.
Keep trade portal access working.
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DGFT allows signing with a Class 3 DSC or eligible Aadhaar e-sign. A DSC is commonly used, especially by companies.
Yes. ICEGATE registration requires a Class 3 DSC.
Yes. IEC holders can add authorised users, each with their own credentials and DSC.
Class 3, the only class now issued.
Registration may fail. The DSC should match PAN and IEC records.
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DSC applications are coordinated by Expertvuw’s team. Certificates are issued by Certifying Authorities licensed by the Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) after their own identity verification.