A Certificate of Origin (COO) is a fundamental international trade document that certifies the country where goods were manufactured, produced, or processed. For importers, this document determines the customs duties payable and eligibility for preferential tariff benefits under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). For exporters, it serves as proof of origin
A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a formal arrangement between countries to reduce or eliminate customs duties and trade barriers. For importers like you, FTAs mean one thing, paying lower or zero duties on qualifying goods. The real question isn't what an FTA is it's how
This week marks a historic transformation for Indian international trade as the government secures massive bilateral agreements with both the United States and the European Union. These deals are set to redefine market access and cost structures for domestic manufacturers and entrepreneurs across several sectors. 1. US Slashes Import Tariffs
Union Budget 2026 introduces a comprehensive customs duty overhaul affecting both personal and commercial imports. The basic customs duty (BCD) on personal goods is slashed from 20% to 10%, baggage allowance increased by 50%, and capital goods exemptions expanded across critical sectors. These changes simplify tariff structure, reduce import costs,
Topmate is an all-in-one platform that lets creators monetize their expertise through 1:1 calls, webinars, and digital products. But here's the honest truth, most creators earn virtually nothing. Success requires an existing social media following and genuine expertise. Let's break down whether it's
Budget 2026 announced a scheme to revive 200 legacy industrial clusters, which currently employ 114+ million workers and generate 35% of India's exports. Unlike new greenfield cities that cost ₹50+ lakh per job, upgrading existing clusters costs only ₹15-20 lakh per job. This quiet opportunity could reshape manufacturing
ODEX (Online Documents eXchange) is India's leading digital platform for shipping documentation, cargo tracking, and invoice payments. It connects all EXIM stakeholders—importers, exporters, freight forwarders, shipping lines, ports, and customs on a single secure network. By submitting HBL data, VGM certificates, Form 13 gate passes, and shipping
Sea IGM (Import General Manifest) is a legal declaration filed by shipping lines with Indian Customs before cargo arrives at an Indian port. It contains details of all goods being imported—container numbers, Bill of Lading references, descriptions, weight, and is mandatory for customs clearance under Section 30 of the
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The Indian rupee has depreciated 6-7.5% against the Chinese yuan in recent months, hitting record lows and creating ripple effects across India's economy. If you're an exporter, importer, investor, or simply someone who sends money to someone in China, this matters to your business. Let&
As India prepares for the 2026-27 Union Budget, the focus shifts toward maintaining economic stability amidst volatile global trade conditions. Industry leaders must navigate shifting US tariff policies and anticipated domestic regulatory reforms to sustain export momentum. 1. Budget 2026 to Provide Financial Cushion Against Global Trade Volatility The Indian
Importing a car into India is an expensive, complex, but legally possible process involving strict regulations, high customs duty (60-165%), and mandatory compliance with Indian safety and emission standards. Whether you want to import a luxury car from Dubai, a sedan from the UK, or a Tesla electric vehicle, India&
Customs duty is a tax imposed by the Indian government on goods imported into the country. It's calculated as a percentage of your goods' value and must be paid before customs releases your shipment. Customs duty protects Indian manufacturers from cheap foreign competition while generating government much
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Do you know, about 90% of manufactured goods and over 80% of all goods by volume are moved by shipping containers. Before containers existed, shipping was chaotic and expensive. Goods came in boxes of different sizes and shapes—sacks, barrels, wooden crates, boxes. Everything had to be manually loaded and
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Container tracking is the real-time monitoring system that shows the exact location, status, and movement of your shipping containers throughout their journey from port of origin to port of discharge. Whether you're using MSC container tracking, CMA CGM container tracking, Maersk container tracking, or OOCL container tracking, these
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当你环顾现代印度的家庭、办公室或工厂时，你很可能会发现来自中国的产品或零部件。从我们使用的智能手机到为我们的工业提供动力的机械，中国进口已成为印度经济的一个深刻组成部分。 问题就是，除了消费品，印度还从中国进口什么？答案是原材料、基本部件和高科技制成品的复杂组合，它们推动了印度自己的制造业和消费。了解这种贸易关系对任何商界人士都至关重要，无论你是寻找从中国进口到印度最有利可图的产品的新兴企业家，还是跟踪经济趋势的分析师。 本文将以最近的贸易数据为基础，全面概述印度从中国进口的商品篮子，并为您的企业识别有利可图的商品提供见解。 印中贸易概览：印度从中国进口了多少？ 多年来，印度与中国的贸易关系持续扩大，但也长期伴随着较大的贸易逆差。在 2024–25 财政年度，印度从中国的进口额高达 1135 亿美元，贸易逆差超过 990 亿美元。 尽管这一数据凸显了明显的贸易不平衡，但也清楚地表明，中国商品在印度市场中的规模和重要性。从工业原料到消费成品，中国仍然是印度众多关键商品的重要来源。 印中贸易数据一览 * 从中国进口总额（2024–25 财年）： 1135 亿美元 *
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中国是印度最大的贸易伙伴，成千上万的印度企业依赖从中国进口原材料、机械设备、电子产品、纺织品及消费品。虽然从中国进口可以有效降低成本、提升利润，但整个流程涉及多项合规审查、文件准备以及物流规划。 本指南将系统讲解 如何从中国进口到印度，涵盖从产品采购到海关清关的每一个步骤，并说明 EximPe 这样的平台如何简化跨境支付与合规流程。 为什么要从中国进口到印度？ * 成本效益 —— 由于规模化生产，中国商品通常价格更低 * 产品种类丰富 —— 从电子产品到纺织品，应有尽有 * 可定制化 —— 许多中国供应商支持产品定制 * 供应链成熟 —— 生产周期快，国际物流网络完善 从中国进口到印度的分步流程 1. 确定正确的产品 在开始之前，先明确要进口的产品。重点关注市场需求高、物流可控且符合印度法规的产品。 选品建议： * 避开受限或禁止进口的商品 * 在计算关税和运输成本后评估利润空间 * 关注产品所需认证（如 BIS、FSSAI 等） 2. 寻找可靠的中国供应商 找到可信赖的供应商是避免欺诈和确保产品质量的关键。 寻找供应商的方式： * 在线 B
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This week, a major shift in global trade dynamics offers India a unique opening to strengthen its ties with Europe. As traditional alliances face friction, Indian exporters stand to gain from expedited bilateral agreements and new digital infrastructure. 1. Accelerated India-EU Free Trade Deal Offers Major Advantage for Exporters A
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Shipping Bill Status is the real-time customs clearance progress of your export shipment than can be tracked through ICEGATE. After your CHA files a Shipping Bill (export declaration) with Indian Customs, the SB (Shipping Bill) status shows whether your goods are approved, under processing, cleared for export (LEO granted), or
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What is ICEGATE? ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) is the official online portal of Indian Customs where importers, exporters, and customs brokers file all customs documents electronically. ICEGATE enables electronic filing of Bills of Entry (imports), Shipping Bills (exports), IGM (Integrated Manifest), and online payment of customs duties.
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A Bill of Entry (BOE) is the mandatory legal document filed by importers or their customs agent (CHA) when goods arrive at an Indian Sea Port/ Land Port/ Airport. It serves as the official declaration to customs, it contains detailed information about type, quantity, value, and classification of imported goods.
Taxation & Compliance
IEC stands for Importer-Exporter Code, Before 2017 it used to be a 10-digit unique identification number but after introduction of GST in 2017 the Importer-Exporter Code for firms in India became the same as their PAN (Permanent Account Number), though you still need to apply it via the Directorate General
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This week’s trade developments combine near-term compliance pressure with medium-term opportunities for exporters and importers. Watch for fast-moving policy signals on India–US tariffs, agri-exports, and key industrial inputs that can materially change landed cost and contract strategy. 1. India–US trade talks restart, exporters plan for tariff risk
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出口商在印度必须遵守 GST（商品及服务税）相关法规，才能确保业务高效运作并保持合规。该流程中的一个重要组成部分就是 LUT 编号。本篇由 EximPe 出品的指南将为您详细介绍什么是 LUT 编号、其重要性、如何在 GST 门户网站上获取该编号，以及常见问题解答。 什么是 LUT 编号？ 在 GST（商品及服务税） 体系下，出口商提交的 承诺函（Letter of Undertaking，LUT） 会获得一个唯一的参考编号，即 LUT 编号。该编号与您的申请直接关联，便于税务机关和相关企业查询您的税务状态以及出口资格。 LUT 编号通过在 GST 门户网站提交 Form GST RFD-11 生成。该编号通常为系统自动生成的代码或唯一序列号，并记录在您的合规档案中。 为什么 LUT 编号很重要？
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Policy signals dominated the week for Indian traders—especially around raw material imports and agri exports. Exporters and importers should recheck contracts, pricing, and licensing assumptions because multiple measures changed within days. 1. Met coke imports reopened, easing immediate steel input risks India has removed the “restricted” status for low-ash