Export/Trading/Star Trading/Super Star Trading Houses have been accorded special status. When exporters achieve the specified level of exports over a period, they may be recognized as EH/TH/STH/SSTH. Exports made both in free foreign exchange and in Indian rupees shall be taken into account for recognition. The objective of this scheme is to recognize them as the respective houses” with a view to building marketing infrastructure and expertise required for export promotion. The exporters, registered with FlEO or EPC are, eligible for this purpose. The export performance criteria may be based on either f.o.b. value of exports or net foreign exchange earnings.
F.O.B. Criteria
The manufacturing or merchandising units, who have achieved the following targets can be accorded the status of above mentioned Export Houses. Deemed exports are not counted for this purpose.
Category of Houses |
Average FOB value of exports during the preceding 3 licensing years, in rupees |
FOB value of eligible export during preceding licensing year in rupees |
| Export House | Rs. 15 crores | Rs. 22 crores |
| Trading House | Rs. 75 crores | Rs. 112 crores |
| Star Trading House | Rs. 375 crores | Rs. 560 crores |
| Super star Trading House | Rs. 1125 crores | Rs. 1680 crores |
Net Foreign Exchange Earnings
Exporters have an option for obtaining the status of Export and other Houses based on the following Net Foreign Exchange Earnings.
Category of Houses |
Average net foreign exchange value during the preceding 3 licensing years, in rupees |
Net foreign exchange value of exports made during preceding licensing year in rupees |
| Export House | Rs. 12 crores | Rs 18 crores |
| Trading House | Rs. 62 crores | Rs. 90 crores |
| Star Trading House | Rs. 312 crores | Rs. 450 crores |
| Super star Trading House | Rs. 937 crores | Rs. 1350 crores |
Exporters have also an option to get recognition for one year. In this case relaxation in above earnings has been permitted. EH/TH/STH/SSTH are entitled to the following special benefits
- Import Facilities
- Marketing Development Assistance
- Foreign Currency, Accounts
- Foreign Exchange Facilities
- Golden Status Certificate
- Other facilities as specified in the policy
Export Houses Status for Export of Services
Service providers sha1l be eligible for recognition as service Export House, International Service Export House, International Star Service Export House International Super Star Service Export House on achieving the performance level as below
Category |
Average free foreign exchange earning during the preceding three licensing years in rupees |
Free Foreign exchange earning during the preceding licensing year in rupees |
Average NFE earned made during the preceding licensing year in rupees |
NFE earned during the preceding licensing year in rupees |
Service Export House |
4 crores | 6 crores | 3 crores | 5 crores |
International Service Export House |
20 crores | 30 crores | 15 crores | 25 crores |
International Star Service Export House |
100 crores | 150 crores | 75 crores | 125 crores |
International Super Star Service Export House |
300 crores | 450 crores | 225 crores | 375 crores |
Directorate General Of Foreign Trade | Ministry Of Commerce And Industry | Government Of India,Trade 