Expert knowledge from 25+ years in freight forwarding and customs clearance in India.
A practical guide to your first export from India: the registrations you need before you can file anything, the full document set, what happens at the port on shipping day, and how the refunds and the buyer's money find their way back.
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What demurrage, detention, and port storage charges actually are, how free time works at Indian ports, and the practical moves that keep a delayed container from burning your margin.
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What a bill of lading really does, the difference between master and house bills, original vs sea waybill vs telex release, and the mistakes that strand cargo at the port. A practical guide for Indian importers and exporters.
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A step-by-step guide to calculating import customs duty in India, with a worked example covering assessable value, Basic Customs Duty, Social Welfare Surcharge, and IGST.
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Understand the difference between FCL and LCL shipping, how each option is priced, and when it makes sense to book a full container or share space.
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Learn how HS Codes work, why correct classification matters for your customs duties, and how India's ITC-HS system affects your import-export business.
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Understand Incoterms 2020, how they define responsibilities between buyers and sellers, and which terms work best for your import-export business in India.
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Discover what freight forwarders do, how they differ from shipping carriers, and why partnering with the right freight forwarder is critical for your import-export business in India.
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Learn what customs clearing agents do, why they're essential for international trade in India, and how to choose the right CHA for your business.
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