Stop paying for physical Certificates of Origin (Form A). Get your REX Number and self-certify the origin of your goods for duty-free exports to the EU & UK.
Is REX mandatory for your shipment?
The Registered Exporter (REX) system is a system of self-certification of origin of goods by exporters. It facilitates exports to countries under the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) scheme (mainly EU).
[Image of REX Workflow Diagram]Under this system, the physical "Certificate of Origin Form A" issued by agencies (like EIA) has been replaced. Instead, exporters register once on the REX portal, obtain a REX Number, and simply print a "Statement on Origin" on their own commercial invoice. This statement allows the buyer to claim duty concessions.
Unlike traditional CoO which costs ₹ 600-1000 per shipment, self-certification is free. You save significant documentation costs.
No need to wait for agency signatures. Simply print the statement on your invoice and dispatch the goods immediately.
The REX Registration Number is valid indefinitely unless revoked. It does not require annual renewal.
For consignment values above € 6,000, REX Registration is MANDATORY to claim GSP benefits in the EU. Without a REX Number, the buyer will have to pay full import duty.
The REX system is primarily used by the European Union GSP scheme, but other nations have also adopted it for ease of trade.
Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, etc.
Under UK GSP (Enhanced Framework).
EFTA countries accepting self-certification.
For GSP preferential imports.
This is the exact text you must print on your invoice:
File online application on DGFT portal with IEC and DSC.
Select Local Administrator (Export Inspection Agency / DGFT RA).
Nodal officer verifies details. No physical visit usually required.
12-Digit REX Number generated (e.g., INREX1234567890).
One-Time Registration
+ GST (All Inclusive)
*There is currently No Government Fee for REX Registration.
REX replaces the old 'Form A' with a Statement on Origin. If your statement is wrong, the EU Customs will seize the cargo.
The old days of getting a "Form A" stamped by an agency for every shipment are over. Once you have a REX number, you simply type a specific Statement on Origin on your commercial invoice. CloudDesk provides the Exact Legal Text required for 2026 compliance, ensuring your buyer's duty benefit is never rejected.
To get a REX number, you must prove you understand the Rules of Origin (RoO). CloudDesk performs a "GSP Compliance Check" on your manufacturing process to ensure your product actually qualifies as "Indian" under the EU's 2026 value-addition norms.
In India, REX is administered by agencies like the Export Inspection Council (EIC) and DGFT. CloudDesk manages the application on the EU's REX Portal and coordinates with the local Indian office for physical verification (if required) to ensure your number is issued within 7 days.
Your REX number must be "Active" in the EU's central database. If it's "Pending" or "Suspended," your shipment will be blocked. CloudDesk monitors your REX Status and ensures your profile is updated with the latest HSN codes and production details.
It is a system of certification of origin based on a principle of Self-Certification. Exporters who are "Registered" can certify the origin of their goods themselves via a "Statement on Origin" on the invoice.
It is mandatory for shipments where you want to claim GSP (Preferential) duty benefits and the value exceeds €6,000. For shipments below €6,000, any exporter can self-certify without a REX number.
In 2026, the UK uses the DCTS (Developing Countries Trading Scheme). While similar to REX, it has its own registration requirements. CloudDesk manages both REX (EU/Switzerland/Norway) and DCTS (UK) registrations.
Once the application is submitted on the EU portal and approved by the local Indian agency (like EIC), the number is generated in 3–5 working days.
It is a specific piece of text that MUST be on your invoice. Example: "The exporter [REX Number] of the products covered by this document declares that, except where otherwise clearly indicated, these products are of Indian preferential origin."
No. One REX number covers your entire IEC. However, you must list all the HSN Sections you intend to export in your REX application. CloudDesk helps you "Future-Proof" your application by including relevant HSNs.
No, the REX registration has no expiry date. However, it can be revoked if you fail to maintain records for 3 years or if an "Origin Audit" proves your goods don't meet the value-addition criteria.
If the EU Customs finds a discrepancy, they will deny the duty benefit to your buyer and charge the Full MFN Duty plus penalties. CloudDesk provides a Statement Validator to ensure every invoice is perfect.