Tea Board Registration

Overview

The Tea Board of India is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, constituted under the Tea Act, 1953. It regulates the cultivation, manufacture, and export of tea in India. Exporters, manufacturers, and others in the tea trade register with the Board according to their activity, and exporters receive a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate for the sector. Registration is a condition for participating in the regulated tea trade and for accessing export functions.

Objective

To register a tea grower, manufacturer, or exporter with the Tea Board according to their role in the tea trade.

Characteristics

• Administered by the Tea Board under the Tea Act, 1953
• Covers cultivation, manufacture, and export of tea
• Provides a Registration-cum-Membership Certificate for exporters
• Registration category depends on the applicant's activity
• Supports orderly trade and export promotion for tea

Eligibility

• Tea growers and plantation owners
• Tea manufacturers and processors
• Exporters of tea holding a valid Import Export Code
• Others engaged in the regulated tea trade

Governing law

• Tea Board of India
• Tea Act, 1953
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry

The process

1. 1
   Identify the category

   Determine whether you are registering as a grower, manufacturer, or exporter.

2. 2
   Prepare documents

   Collect business, IEC, and activity-related documents for the application.

3. 3
   Submit the application

   File the application with the Tea Board with the required details and fee.

4. 4
   Verification

   The Board reviews the application and verifies the details provided.

5. 5
   Certificate issued

   On approval, the Board issues the registration or the RCMC for exporters.

Documents required

• Import Export Code for exporters
• PAN of the business
• GST registration certificate
• Business constitution documents
• Details of the tea trade activity
• Bank certificate or cancelled cheque

Benefits

• Recognition to operate in the regulated tea trade
• Registration-cum-Membership Certificate for tea exporters
• Access to the Board's export promotion functions
• Support and market information for the sector
• Compliance with the statutory framework for tea

Frequently asked questions