Resources
Learn the trade, not just the theory
Short, practical guides written from the paperwork and freight problems our buyers and producers actually run into.
Exporting food and agri-commodities from India involves IEC registration, ICEGATE shipping bill filing, Incoterms selection, customs documentation, freight options (sea cargo, air freight, express courier), payment terms (advance, documentary collection, letter of credit), HS code classification, duty drawback and RoDTEP claims. These guides explain each step based on real problems our trade desk resolves every week.
Getting your IEC and starting to export legally
The Importer Exporter Code is the first thing customs asks for. Here is what it takes and what it does not.
Read guide →Incoterms 2020 without the jargon
EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP — what each one actually commits you to, and which ones tend to cause disputes.
Read guide →Packaging that survives the voyage
Most damage claims trace back to packing decisions made in a hurry. A short guide to getting them right.
Read guide →Getting paid: terms, risk and letters of credit
Advance payment, documentary collection or letter of credit — matching the payment term to the buyer's risk.
Read guide →Classifying goods: HS codes, duty and drawback
The tariff line you choose drives duty, incentives and inspection risk at both ends of the journey.
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