AD Code is absolutely essential to the Export process for the following reasons:

1. A Shipping Bill is one of the three mandatory documents required for Export Customs Clearance. And, without an AD Code Registration, one cannot generate a Shipping Bill on Icegate (Indian Customs’ Electronic data interchange platform).
2. AD Code Registration with Customs ensures that any government benefits you avail of such as, Duty Rebates and Exemptions, GST (Goods and Services Tax) refunds, etc – are credited directly to Exporter’s Bank Account.