Issuance of CLE certificates through ICEGATE Swift 2.0 Portal
No. CLE-HO/POL/SWIFT 2.0/2026
March 20, 2026
Members of the Council
Sub : Issuance of CLE certificates through ICEGATE Swift 2.0 Portal
Dear Member
We would like to inform you that henceforth, the following certificates issued by CLE will be issued only through ICGEATE SWIFT 2.0 portal. For this, all members have to apply through their ICEGATE login by selecting SWIFT 2.0 tab and LPCO heading. The detailed user guide is enclosed.
CERTIFICATES ISSUED THROUGH ICEGATE SWIFT 2.0 PORTAL
1 TEXTILE CERTIFICATE
CLE is issuing Textile Certificate (as per DGFT Policy circular No. 5/2003 dated 29.5.2003). This is to facilitate Customs clearance of textile articles imported by leather products and footwear manufacturers for making their products on actual user basis and does not entail any import duty exemption.
At present, the member applies for Textile Certificate through email or submission of physical copy and the textile certificate is uploaded by CLE in the ICEGATE.
The following documents are to be uploaded in the ICEGATE portal, while filing application.
· Check list bill of entry
· Notarised affidavit (This is to be given in Ten Rupees Stamp Paper, once in a financial year, at the time of first application – as per enclosed format)
The fee per certificate is Rs.2000 per certificate +18% GST.
2 CERTIFICATE FOR AVAILING BANK GUARANTEE EXEMPTION UNDER EPCG/AA/DFIA
As per Customs Circular No. 1/2009 dated 13th Sept. 2009, the Manufacturer Exporters / Service Providers registered with the GST Authorities who have the minimum export of Rs.1Crore or more during the preceding financial year and who have been exporting during the previous two financial years are entitled to get the exemption of bank guarantee for EPCG/Advance Authorisation & DFIA Schemes . Similar exemption is also available to the Manufacturer Exporters / Service Providers registered with the GST Authorities who have paid the GST of Rs.1 Crore or more during the preceding financial year.
As per provisions of aforesaid Customs Circular, CLE is issuing Export Performance/ GST paid certificate to member exporters to avail exemption from bank gurarantee for Advance Authorisation, EPCG and DFIA Schemes.
The following documents are to be uploaded in the ICEGATE portal, while filing application.
· Chartered Accountant Certificate towards proof of GST payment (if certificate is sought for GST payment)
· Copy of Advance Authorisation/ DFIA/ EPCG Certificate
If certificate is sought for export performance, CLE will check the export performance details as in membership records and will issue the certificate.
The fee per certificate is Rs.5000 per certificate +18% GST.
3 IMPORT OF FOOTWEAR SOLES INTO INDIA FOR PRODUCTION OR ASSEMBLY OF FOOTWEAR FOR EXPORTS PURPOSES
As per Gazette Notification No. S.O. 1422 (E) dated 15.03.2024 issued by Dept. of Industry and Internal Trade, exemption has been given from Quality Control Orders for import of the following soles by exporters, for use in export product, based on certificate issued by Council for Leather Exports.
| Goods or Articles | Indian Standard |
| Moulded rubber outsoles | IS 5676: 1995 |
| Microcellular Rubber Sheets for Outsoles | IS 6664: 1992 |
| Moulded PVC Outsoles | IS 6719: 1972 |
| Polyurethane Outsoles | IS 13893: 1994 |
In respect of the above 4 items, these are permitted for import clearance for the purpose of production or assembly of footwear for exports purposes (and not for sale in the domestic market of India), based on the self-declaration by the importer and certification by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE).
The fee per certificate is 1% of the CIF value as per Invoice / Bill of Entry + 18% GST. However, minimum service charges would be Rs.5000 + 18% GST.
The following documents are required to be uploaded along with your online application for issue of Soles Import Certificate.
· Bill of Entry
· Udyam Registration Certificate
· Invoice
PAYMENT FOR ISSUE OF ABOVE CERTIFICATES
Payment is to made through NEFT/ Cheque/ DD/ POS. You have to upload the payment receipt also while filing applications.
| Account Title | COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS |
| Account Number | 60003456780 |
| Account Type | SAVINGS ACCOUNT |
| Bank Name | IDFC FIRST Bank Limited |
| Branch Address | CHENNAI – NUNGAMBAKKAM BRANCH |
| Bank IFSC code | IDFB0080102 |
Payment can also be made through UPI ID : councilforleather1@idfcbank
All members are requested to note the above and apply only through ICEGATE portal for obtaining the above certificates
Please refer the enclosed user guide which gives a step by step application process
Thanks and regards
R. Selvam
Executive Director