AD Code Registration in Kalaburagi

Local jurisdiction

Registrar (RoC)

RoC Bangalore — E-Wing, 2nd Floor, Kendriya Sadana, Koramangala, Bengaluru – 560034

Jurisdictional HC

Karnataka High Court (Kalaburagi Bench)

GSTIN prefix

29 (Karnataka)

Professional Tax

Karnataka levies Professional Tax (max ₹2,400/year). Enrollment certificate required within 30 days of incorporation.

Business hubs

Cement Cluster, Toor Dal Belt, Textile

Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) is the commercial capital of north Karnataka — a cement, toor-dal, and textile hub, seat of the HC Kalaburagi Bench.

Also in: Bidar Raichur

An AD (Authorised Dealer) Code is a 14-digit number issued by your bank — the bank branch through which you receive export proceeds. It is linked to your IEC and must be registered with Customs at each port / ICEGATE from which you export. AD Code registration is mandatory for customs clearance: without it the system will not let you generate a Shipping Bill, and your export proceeds and IGST refunds cannot be credited. Registration is done separately for every port you ship from.

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Digit AD CodeThe AD Code is a 14-digit number your bank issues on its letterhead. It is registered with Customs per port and stays linked to your IEC.

Understand It

What Is AD Code Registration?

A quick, plain-language explanation before the details.

In simple terms

An AD Code is a 14-digit number your bank gives you. Registering it with Customs at a port lets you generate Shipping Bills and receive your export payments and refunds at that port.

Legally

The AD (Authorised Dealer) Code is issued by the exporter’s authorised-dealer bank branch and is registered with Customs at the port of export under the Customs Act, 1962 and ICEGATE procedures. It links the exporter’s IEC and bank account to the port so that Shipping Bills can be filed and foreign-exchange realisation tracked.

Governing authority

Registered with Customs at each port through the ICEGATE portal; the AD Code itself is issued by the exporter’s bank on its letterhead.

Validity

An AD Code registration is port-specific and remains valid at that port until the bank or bank details change. You register separately at every additional port you export from.

Service Intelligence

Quick Facts

Professional Fee

Custom quote

Governing Law

Customs Act 1962

Timeline

A few working days

Mode

100% Online

Issued By

Exporter’s Bank

Registered At

Each Port / ICEGATE

Prerequisite

Valid IEC

Validity

Per port, until changed

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Act

Customs Act, 1962

AD Code Issued By

Exporter’s Bank

Registered At

Port / ICEGATE

Prerequisite

Valid IEC

Portal

icegate.gov.in

Last Reviewed

17 Aug 2026

Before You Start

Is This Service Right for You?

Ideal for

Exporters shipping goods from any Indian sea / air / ICD port
New exporters who have just obtained their IEC
Businesses adding a new port to their export operations
Merchant exporters and manufacturer-exporters
E-commerce exporters using courier / cargo terminals
Exporters awaiting IGST or export-proceeds refunds

You may need this if

You want to generate a Shipping Bill for an export consignment
You are exporting from a new port for the first time
You have a valid IEC but no AD Code registered at the port
Your export proceeds or IGST refund is not being credited
Your bank has changed and a new AD Code must be registered
Customs is unable to process your export clearance

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Why It Matters

Why Is AD Code Registration Required?

AD Code registration is a mandatory step between getting your IEC and actually shipping goods. Here is why every exporter needs it.

01

Generate Shipping Bills

Customs will not let you file a Shipping Bill at a port until your AD Code is registered there — so no consignment can be cleared for export without it.
02

Receive Export Proceeds

The AD Code links your bank account to Customs, allowing your foreign-exchange export proceeds to be credited and tracked correctly.
03

Unlock IGST & Export Refunds

IGST paid on exports and other export refunds are credited only when a valid AD Code is registered at the port of shipment.
04

Register at Every Port

Registration is port-specific — each sea port, air cargo terminal or ICD you export from needs its own AD Code registration.
05

Complete Your IEC Setup

An IEC alone is not enough to export. AD Code registration is the compliance step that makes your IEC operational at Customs.
06

Smooth Customs Clearance

With the AD Code registered on ICEGATE, your export documentation flows through customs without avoidable holds or rejections.

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Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Companies, LLPs & firms holding an IEC

Proprietors & individual exporters

Manufacturer-exporters & merchant exporters

E-commerce & courier-mode exporters

Exporters shipping from multiple ports

Any IEC holder with an authorised-dealer bank account

Eligibility checklist

A valid Import Export Code (IEC) issued by DGFT
A current account with an authorised-dealer (AD) bank
An AD Code letter issued by the bank on its letterhead (14-digit code)
The specific port / ICEGATE location you will export from
An authorised signatory to sign the port application
GST registration and PAN of the exporting entity

End-to-End

Everything You Need. One Professional Team.

01

Consultation

Confirm your IEC status and the port(s) you need AD Code registration for.

02

AD Code Letter

Guide you to obtain the 14-digit AD Code letter from your bank in the correct format.

03

Document Review

Verify IEC, GST, PAN, bank and authorisation documents before submission.

04

Application Preparation

Prepare the port / ICEGATE AD Code registration application accurately.

05

ICEGATE Submission

Register the AD Code with Customs at the specified port through ICEGATE.

06

Follow-up

Track the application and respond to any port or customs query on your behalf.

07

Confirmation

Hand over confirmation that the AD Code is registered and Shipping-Bill ready.

08

Multi-Port Support

Repeat the registration at every additional port you plan to export from.

No Ambiguity

What You’ll Receive

AD Code registered with Customs at your export port

ICEGATE AD Code registration confirmation

AD Code linked to your IEC

Port-wise registration status

Shipping-Bill-ready export setup

Checklist of documents used

Guidance for additional-port registration

Post-registration export compliance pointers

Checklist

What Documents Are Required for AD Code Registration?

Requirements are grouped by bank/AD Code, business/IEC and authorisation. Keep clear scans (PDF/JPG) ready — everything is collected securely online. Some ports may ask for additional forms.

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Bank & AD Code

From your authorised-dealer bank

4 documents

AD Code letter on the bank’s letterhead (14-digit code)
Cancelled cheque of the current account
Bank certificate / authorisation as required by the port
Details of the authorised-dealer branch

AD Code letter format matters

The AD Code must be issued by your bank on its letterhead and show the correct 14-digit code and IEC. An incorrectly formatted letter is the most common cause of port rejection.

One registration per port

AD Code registration is port-specific. Register separately at each sea port, air cargo terminal or ICD you export from — the same AD Code letter can be reused across ports.

DSC for ICEGATE

ICEGATE registration and AD Code linking generally require a Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate of the authorised signatory. We arrange this where needed.

IEC must be active

Your IEC must be valid and updated on DGFT before AD Code registration — the code is linked to the IEC. We check this before filing.

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Step by Step

How AD Code Registration Works (Step by Step)

Registration is completed with Customs at the port of export through the ICEGATE portal.

01

Consultation & port scoping

Confirm your active IEC and identify the exact port(s) / ICEGATE locations you need to register the AD Code at.

02

Obtain the AD Code letter

Request the 14-digit AD Code letter from your authorised-dealer bank on its letterhead, referencing your IEC.

03

Prepare port documents

Collect and verify IEC, GST, PAN, bank and authorisation documents; prepare the port registration application.

04

Register on ICEGATE

Submit the AD Code registration with Customs at the port through ICEGATE and link it to your IEC.

05

Query resolution

Track the application and respond to any port or customs query until the registration is confirmed.

06

Ready to ship

On confirmation, your AD Code is live at the port — you can generate Shipping Bills and receive export proceeds and refunds.

How Long It Takes

How Long Does AD Code Registration Take?

Stage	Expected Time
Obtaining the AD Code letter from the bank	1–3 working days
Preparing & submitting port / ICEGATE application	1–2 working days
Customs / port confirmation	A few working days

Timelines depend on how quickly your bank issues the AD Code letter and on the processing speed of the specific port. Registering at additional ports repeats the port-application step for each location. Queries pause the clock until you respond.

Compliance Calendar

Key Dates — At a Glance

Frequency	What Is Due
Per New Port	Register the AD Code afresh at each new export port · Reuse the same bank AD Code letter across ports · Confirm the port before booking the consignment
On Bank Change	Obtain a new AD Code letter from the new bank · Re-register / update the AD Code at each port · Update bank details linked to the IEC
Ongoing	Keep IEC valid and updated on DGFT · Ensure export proceeds are realised through the AD bank · Track IGST / export refunds credited at the port
Event-Based	Update on change of entity name or address · Respond to any customs / port query promptly · Re-verify AD Code when adding a new product line / port

Dates are indicative and may change with government notifications. Our team tracks every deadline so you never miss a filing.

Why Outsource

Doing It Yourself vs TaxClue

Doing It Yourself

Chase your bank for a correctly formatted AD Code letter
Identify the right port / ICEGATE registration route
Prepare port-specific documents without errors
Register the AD Code on ICEGATE and link it to your IEC
Handle port or customs queries yourself
Repeat the whole process at every additional port
Risk Shipping-Bill holds from a rejected registration

With TaxClue

We guide you to the correct AD Code letter format
Right port / ICEGATE route identified for you
Documents reviewed before submission
AD Code registered and linked to your IEC
Port / customs queries answered by our team
Multi-port registration handled together
Fewer holds — Shipping-Bill-ready faster

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Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes That Delay Your Application

AD Code letter not on the bank’s letterhead or with a wrong code

Registering at the wrong port for the actual shipment

IEC not active or not updated on DGFT before registration

Mismatch between IEC, GST and bank account details

Assuming one registration covers all ports

Missing or invalid authorisation / board resolution

No DSC ready for ICEGATE where it is required

Delaying registration until a consignment is already at the port

TaxClue reviews your documents before filing to reduce avoidable errors.

Stay Compliant

What to Keep in Mind After AD Code Registration?

Per New Port

Register the AD Code afresh at each new export port
Reuse the same bank AD Code letter across ports
Confirm the port before booking the consignment

On Bank Change

Obtain a new AD Code letter from the new bank
Re-register / update the AD Code at each port
Update bank details linked to the IEC

Ongoing

Keep IEC valid and updated on DGFT
Ensure export proceeds are realised through the AD bank
Track IGST / export refunds credited at the port

Event-Based

Update on change of entity name or address
Respond to any customs / port query promptly
Re-verify AD Code when adding a new product line / port

Risk Assessment

Penalties & Consequences

What is at stake if you do not comply

Consignment held — no Shipping Bill can be generated without a registered AD Code
Export proceeds and IGST refunds cannot be credited at the port
Separate registration missed at each new port delays clearance
Port rejection when the AD Code letter is not on bank letterhead or the IEC is inactive

Latest Updates

Regulatory Updates 2025–26

2025: AD Code registration at each port and ICEGATE registration are required to file shipping bills and receive export incentives.

The Difference

Why Businesses Choose TaxClue

01

Export Specialists

A team that handles IEC, AD Code and ICEGATE work every day across ports.

02

End-to-End

From the bank AD Code letter to port registration — fully managed, minimal effort from you.

03

Fast Turnaround

Committed timelines with proactive status updates at every stage.

04

100% Online

Everything over WhatsApp / email — no office visits required.

05

Transparent Fees

A clear fee quoted upfront — ₹0 hidden professional charges.

06

Multi-Port Support

We register your AD Code at every port you ship from, under one point of contact.

Data Care

Your Documents Deserve Professional Care

Documents handled by professionals under confidentiality
Access limited to the team working on your file
Communication over secure digital channels
Documents retained only as long as needed for compliance

Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AD Code?

An AD (Authorised Dealer) Code is a 14-digit number issued by your bank — the branch through which you receive export proceeds. It is linked to your IEC and must be registered with Customs at each port you export from. Without it, Customs will not process your export documentation.

Why is AD Code registration mandatory for exporters?

AD Code registration is mandatory because Customs will not let you generate a Shipping Bill at a port until your AD Code is registered there. It is also the mechanism through which your export proceeds are credited and your IGST and export refunds are released.

Where do I get my AD Code from?

Your AD Code is issued by your bank — specifically the authorised-dealer branch that handles your current account and export proceeds. The bank provides it as a 14-digit code on a letter printed on its official letterhead, referencing your IEC.

Do I need to register the AD Code at every port?

Yes. AD Code registration is port-specific. You must register your AD Code with Customs separately at each sea port, air cargo terminal or ICD from which you export. The same bank AD Code letter can be reused across ports, but a fresh registration is done at each one.

Is an IEC required before AD Code registration?

Yes. A valid Import Export Code (IEC) issued by DGFT is a prerequisite — the AD Code is linked to the IEC. Your IEC should be active and updated before you register the AD Code at a port.

What happens if I do not register my AD Code?

Without AD Code registration at the port, the customs system will not allow a Shipping Bill to be generated, so your export consignment cannot be cleared. Your export proceeds and IGST / export refunds also cannot be credited until the AD Code is registered.

What documents are needed for AD Code registration?

Typically the AD Code letter on the bank’s letterhead, a cancelled cheque, your IEC certificate, GST registration, PAN, entity constitution proof, and an authorisation letter or board resolution for the signatory. A Digital Signature Certificate is generally needed for ICEGATE. Some ports may ask for additional forms.

How long does AD Code registration take?

Once your bank issues the AD Code letter (usually 1–3 working days), preparing and submitting the port / ICEGATE application takes a day or two, and customs confirmation follows within a few working days. Bank turnaround and the specific port’s processing speed affect the total time.

Does the AD Code registration expire?

AD Code registration is port-specific and generally remains valid at that port until your bank or bank-account details change. If you switch banks, you obtain a new AD Code letter and re-register the AD Code at your ports.

Can AD Code registration be done online?

Yes. AD Code registration is completed with Customs at the port through the ICEGATE portal. Document collection and coordination are fully online — no office visit is required on your part.

Is the AD Code the same as the IEC?

No. The IEC (Import Export Code) is a 10-character code issued by DGFT that identifies you as an exporter/importer. The AD Code is a 14-digit bank code registered with Customs at a port. They are linked, but they are separate — you need both to export.

How does AD Code registration affect my IGST refund?

IGST paid on export shipments and other export refunds are credited only when a valid AD Code is registered at the port of shipment. If refunds are stuck, an unregistered or incorrectly registered AD Code at that port is a common cause.

How do I register my AD Code on the ICEGATE portal?

You obtain the 14-digit AD Code letter from your bank on its letterhead, then register the bank account and AD Code against your IEC on the ICEGATE portal for the specific port, authenticating with a Class-3 DSC. Some ports may require a physical submission of the AD Code letter as well. We prepare the documents and complete the port/ICEGATE registration for you.

Can one AD Code be used at multiple ports?

Yes. The same bank AD Code letter can be reused, but registration itself is port-specific — you must register the AD Code separately with Customs at each sea port, air cargo terminal or ICD you export from. We handle multi-port registration together under one point of contact.

Does the AD Code change if I switch banks or accounts?

Yes. The AD Code is tied to your authorised-dealer bank branch and current account. If you change banks or the account, you obtain a fresh 14-digit AD Code letter from the new bank and re-register it at each of your export ports. We manage the re-registration end to end.

How long does an AD Code registration remain valid?

AD Code registration has effectively lifetime validity at a port — it stays active until your bank or bank-account details change. There is no periodic renewal; you only re-register if you switch banks or add a new port.

What is the difference between an AD Code and an IEC?

The IEC is a 10-digit code issued by DGFT that identifies you as an importer/exporter — the basic export licence. The AD Code is a 14-digit code issued by your bank and registered with Customs at each port. They are linked, but separate: you need a valid IEC before you can register your AD Code, and both are required to actually ship goods.

Do I need ICEGATE registration in addition to AD Code registration?

Typically yes. ICEGATE registration gives you the customs e-filing login to generate Shipping Bills, while AD Code registration links your bank account to the port so those Shipping Bills can be filed and refunds credited. Exporters generally need both, and we can arrange them together.

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