Practical export-import articles from the iiiEM expert team.
What Services Can You Export from India? Process, Minimum Invoice Value and Requirements You can export a service from India by providing it to a client outside India—for example, developing software for a company in another country or designing a website for an overseas customer. For GST purposes, a service generally qualifies as an export… Read More »
Who, How, When and Where Is Export Packaging Done After Customs Clearance in India? Export packaging protects goods during handling and international transport. A common question is whether packaging happens after customs clearance. In most cases, the goods are packed before customs examination and final export clearance. Customs may inspect the cargo, and the shipment… Read More »
Incoterms and Freight Forwarders: Who Books, Pays and Gets the Bill of Lading? When goods cross borders, the buyer and seller need to agree who arranges transport, who pays for it, and where responsibility changes. Incoterms® help define these responsibilities. A freight forwarder helps arrange and coordinate transport, while the carrier—such as a shipping line… Read More »
What Is Freight Forwarding? Role, Benefits and How to Choose a Freight Forwarder in India – a detailed Understanding with Where to Find a Freight Forwarder. Exporting or importing goods involves more than moving cargo. Businesses must plan transport, prepare documents, coordinate with carriers and meet customs requirements. Freight forwarding helps manage these steps. This… Read More »
Mistakes in Export Documentation: How They Affect Buyer Payments and Government Benefits in India A small error in an export document can create a big problem. A mismatch in the invoice number, shipping bill, product details, quantity, value, GSTIN or bank account may delay payment from the overseas buyer. It can also hold up an… Read More »
How Exporters Can Build Flexibility into Quotations and Contracts A quotation that looks profitable today can become a loss-making order tomorrow. Exchange rates may move, freight charges may rise, raw material prices may change, or a shipment may be delayed. For exporters, flexibility in pricing and contracts helps manage these changes while keeping expectations clear… Read More »
What Is Codex Alimentarius? When Is Codex Compliance Required for Food Businesses? Food businesses often come across the term “Codex compliance” when they read about food safety, labeling or exports. But what does Codex mean, and does every food business need a separate Codex certificate? Codex Alimentarius is a collection of international food standards, guidelines… Read More »
Global Trade Is Shifting from Lowest Cost to Resilient Supply Chains: What Exporters and Importers Need to Know For years, many businesses designed their supply chains around one main question: Where can we source or ship at the lowest cost? That approach helped companies compete on price, but disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical… Read More »
LCL vs FCL vs High Cube vs Reefer Container: How to Choose the Right Container? Choosing the right shipping container is an important decision for every exporter and importer. The choice affects freight costs, cargo safety, transit time, and delivery efficiency. Should you choose LCL, FCL, a High Cube container, or a Reefer container? The… Read More »
What Factors Affect Shipping Costs, and How Can You Save Money? A Practical Guide for Exporters and Importers Shipping cost is one of the most important factors affecting the profitability of an import-export business. Whether you are exporting products from India to the USA, importing machinery from China, or sending a small shipment to an… Read More »
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