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ICEGATE Guide
ICEGATE requires a Combo DSC, here's exactly how to register it for customs filing.
A Class 3 Combo DSC (Signing + Encryption), not Signing-only, since ICEGATE encrypts Bills of Entry and Shipping Bills during transmission. You'll also need the ICEGATE PKI component installed locally, this is the software bridge between your browser, your token, and the ICEGATE website.
Download the correct version (32-bit or 64-bit matching your system) from ICEGATE's utilities section, and run it as Administrator.
Use your registered credentials to access your dashboard.
Find this under your profile or account settings.
Ensure the token is detected before proceeding.
Register your DSC against your ICEGATE profile, ready for Bill of Entry and Shipping Bill filing.
We issue Combo DSCs correctly configured for ICEGATE, and can guide you through registration.
No, ICEGATE requires encrypted document submission, so a Combo DSC is mandatory, Signing-only will not register successfully.
Yes, it needs to remain installed and running whenever you sign documents on ICEGATE, not just during initial registration.
Yes, the same Combo DSC registration process applies whether you're an importer, exporter, or a CHA filing on their behalf.