Government agencies
Find the right agency, in the right order
Customs, standards, ports and export bodies in 28 countries, each linked to its official site.
Browse by country
28 countries and 146 agencies. Each country has its own profile with the full list.
China
4 agencies
Customs · Certificate of origin issuer · Standards and testing · +1 more
India
6 agencies
Customs · Trade ministry · Standards and testing · +3 more
Vietnam
4 agencies
Customs · Trade ministry · Export promotion
Indonesia
3 agencies
Customs · Food and drug
Singapore
6 agencies
Customs · Export promotion · Food and drug · +2 more
Malaysia
5 agencies
Customs · Export promotion · Investment · +2 more
Agencies in India
6 agencies
- 01
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Clears goods in and out, collects duties and runs the customs declaration system.
Customs- When you need it
- When goods enter or leave the country.
- Most asked
- Where do I file the customs declaration?With the customs authority, usually through a licensed broker and the national single window.
Official site Last checked 10 Oct 2026 - 02
Directorate General of Foreign Trade
Sets trade policy, licences and trade remedies.
Trade ministry- When you need it
- When you need trade policy or a government introduction.
- Most asked
- Who sets trade policy?The trade ministry sets the rules and can point you to the office that issues a permit.
Official site Last checked 10 Oct 2026 - 03
Bureau of Indian Standards
Sets product standards and runs testing, inspection and conformity checks.
Standards and testing- When you need it
- Before the goods are cleared, if the market requires a mark or a test.
- Most asked
- Who checks that my product meets the standard?The national standards body or conformity regulator. Some markets need its mark before goods clear.
Most asked across countries
Common questions on every route, and the agency that usually answers each.
Who issues the certificate of origin?
Usually the national chamber of commerce. For trade-deal rates, customs may check or countersign it.
Certificate of origin issuerWho checks that my product meets the standard?
The national standards body or conformity regulator. Some markets need its mark before goods clear.
Standards and testing
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