What Is Coir Board Registration?
The Coir Board, under the Ministry of MSME, develops and promotes the coir industry. Exporters of coir and coir products register with the Coir Board.
Coir products include coir fibre, yarn, mats and matting, rugs, geotextiles and coir pith. Registration gives access to Board schemes and export promotion support.
Your Coir Board registration, filed right the first time
- Eligibility checked
- Application filed online
- Renewal tracked for you
Who Needs Coir Board Registration?
- Coir fibre and yarn exporters
- Manufacturers of mats, rugs and matting
- Coir geotextile exporters
- Coir pith and growing media exporters
Benefits
Export benefits
An registration is needed to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Trade promotion
Take part in Coir Board trade fairs, delegations and buyer-seller meets.
Market intelligence
Product and market updates and trade enquiries.
Policy support
Representation of exporters’ issues to the government.
Documents Required
- Import Export Code (IEC)
- PAN and GST registration of the business
- Cancelled cheque or bank certificate
- Incorporation proof – partnership deed, LLP or company certificate
- Address proof of the business
- Digital signature of the authorised signatory
Coir Board Registration Process
Eligibility check
We confirm your products are covered by Coir Board.
IEC in place
We check that your IEC is active and updated.
Online application
Filed online – for most councils through the DGFT e-RCMC platform – with the membership fee.
Scrutiny
We respond to any query raised on the application.
registration issued
The certificate is issued and saved for your records.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying to the wrong council – Register with the council or board that covers your main export product.
- Inactive IEC – The IEC must be active and updated every year.
- Mismatched details – Name, address and PAN must match across IEC, GST and the application.
- Missing renewal – Renew before the certificate expires to keep benefits running.
After Registration
AD code with customs
Register your bank AD code at the port of export.
ICEGATE
Register on the customs portal to track shipments.
Certificates of origin
Plan preferential or non-preferential certificates as needed.
Renewal
Renew the certificate before its validity ends.
Why Choose Vaidam Consultancy for Coir Board Registration
Export-focused team
We handle IEC, RCMC and other export registrations together.
Clear quote upfront
You receive our fee and all government charges before we begin.
Documents checked first
Fewer queries because details match across IEC, GST and PAN.
Renewal reminders
We track validity dates and remind you in time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exporters of coir and coir products are required to register with the Coir Board.
The registration is valid for the period stated on the certificate and must be renewed in time.
Yes. An active Import Export Code is needed first.
Yes. Both manufacturer exporters and merchant exporters can register.
Usually a few working days after a complete application, subject to scrutiny.