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Import and export guides for India
7 plain-language guides to the questions Indian importers and exporters actually search for. Each starts with the short answer, then shows the working. No jargon without a definition.
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- ImportersHow import duty is calculated in IndiaImport duty in India is built up from assessable value, Basic Customs Duty, Social Welfare Surcharge and IGST. See the formula, a worked example and what changes the number.6 min read
- Importers and exportersWhat is an HSN code, and how do you find yours?An HSN code classifies a product for customs and decides its duty, policy and compliance. Learn how the 8-digit code is built and how to find the right one for import or export.6 min read
- ExportersHow to find export buyers from IndiaA practical process for Indian exporters to find overseas buyers: pick markets from trade data, use the right channels, qualify leads, avoid red flags and follow up fast.7 min read
- ImportersHow to find and vet suppliers for importing into IndiaA step-by-step method for Indian importers to find overseas suppliers, vet them, agree Incoterms and payment terms, and check compliance and landed cost before placing the first order.7 min read
- ImportersImport compliance in India: BIS, FSSAI, CDSCO, WPC and EPRDuty is only part of importing. Learn which agencies can require approval for imports into India (BIS, FSSAI, CDSCO, WPC, quarantine, EPR) and how to check before you order.6 min read
- ExportersRoDTEP vs duty drawback: what exporters can claimRoDTEP and duty drawback both return taxes to Indian exporters, but they refund different things. See how each works, how they differ and how to price them into an export quote.5 min read
- Importers and exportersIEC code (Importer Exporter Code): who needs it and how to get oneThe Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is a DGFT-issued code you need to import or export goods commercially in India. See who needs it, what you need to apply and how to keep it valid.4 min read
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