Exports up to ₹10 lakh: self-declaration and closure
The regulation allows certain EDPMS closure and reduction handling through exporter self-declaration for individual export bills or invoices up to ₹10 lakh, including a quarterly bulk option. This is not an exemption from every export requirement.
What to do
Ask the AD which provision applies to your case and which self-declaration it accepts. Identify each underlying invoice and the actual realised or adjusted amount. Confirm how foreign-currency invoice values are assessed for the threshold. Retain the acknowledgement rather than treating a prepared letter as closure.
A qualifying invoice can have a simplified closure route, but the bank still needs reliable invoice and receipt information.
Avoid this mistake
Do not apply the threshold to a monthly total without checking the per-bill or per-invoice rule.
Keep a clear record
Retain the underlying invoice or accepted statement, supporting correspondence and any acknowledgement from the designated authority or authorised-dealer bank. The tools here prepare information; only the appropriate authority can confirm acceptance, extension or closure.
Is this an official instruction from my bank?
No. This is independent educational guidance. Use the linked primary sources and ask your bank for its current process and written confirmation.
Can the website file my EDF?
No. Your inputs stay in your browser. Downloads are preparation documents and must be reviewed before use through an official channel.
Checked 8 October 2026. Regulation-based guidance; bank procedures can differ.
RBI · Export and Import of Goods and Services Regulations, 2026 — Primary regulation
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