The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) today on March 03, 2026 announced that registration for the Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) Scheme has been made live on the AEO Portal (https://aeoindia.gov.in) with effect from 01 March 2026. Applicants may now proceed to complete their online registration. Filing of EMI applications will be enabled once the registration is approved by the Directorate of International Customs (DIC).
As per the EMI Registration User Guide issued on the AEO Portal, applicants must ensure that their registration details exactly match those available in the DGFT’s IEC Profile. The registration process requires uploading a single merged PDF containing the IEC Certificate and a screenshot of the DGFT ‘View IEC Profile’ page, clearly displaying the registered email ID and mobile number.
Key Features of the Registration Process
- Simple Online Registration: Applicants can access the registration page via the ‘Registration’ link on the AEO Portal homepage.
- EMI Scheme Selection: After selecting “EMI” in the “Register for” dropdown, the relevant DIC Zone is auto-populated for the applicant.
- Mandatory Matching Credentials: The email ID and mobile number entered in the EMI registration form must match those displayed in the DGFT IEC Profile.
- Required Upload – Single Merged PDF: Applicants must upload one consolidated PDF containing:
- IEC Certificate
- Screenshot of DGFT ‘View IEC Profile’ page (DGFT path: Services → IEC Profile Management → View IEC Profile)
- OTP-Based Verification: An OTP is sent to the registered email ID for verification. Post verification, the registration request is forwarded to the concerned DIC officer.
- Approval-Based Access: Once the DIC officer completes verification and grants approval, the applicant will receive an email confirmation. EMI application filing on the portal will then be enabled.
Background:
The EMI Scheme is designed to streamline and support compliant manufacturing importers by providing a structured and secure digital interface through the AEO Portal. The newly enabled registration feature marks a significant step in operationalizing the scheme.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the step-by-step instructions provided in the User Guide – EMI Scheme Registration (AEO India Portal) before initiating the process.
The User Guide can be accessed at: https://aeoindia.gov.in/SourceCode/Website/pdf/downloads/userguide/EMI_Registration_User_Guide.pdf
