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Shipping Bill Status is the real-time customs clearance progress of your export shipment than can be tracked through ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) . 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
B2B Trade & Import-Export
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. ICEGATE is the
B2B Trade & Import-Export
A Bill of Entry (BOE) is the mandatory legal declaration an importer or their Customs House Agent (CHA) files with the Indian customs department when goods arrive at a sea port, airport, land port or ICD. It is the primary document in the customs clearance process, containing details such as
B2B Trade & Import-Export
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
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？
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
India’s trade diplomacy in West Asia accelerated this week, with multiple negotiation tracks moving from intent to process. For exporters and importers, the near-term impact is clearer market access planning, product prioritisation, and compliance preparation for upcoming pact negotiations. 1. India-Bahrain CEPA talks move closer with negotiation scope shared
This week’s trade environment brought a big FTA win, tighter guardrails on select chemical imports, and fresh signals on logistics costs. For Indian SMEs and procurement teams, the common theme is clearer: lock in compliance fast and rework landed-cost models early. 1. India–New Zealand FTA Delivers Zero-Duty Access
Payments & Finance
Trading with other nations often involves a lot of rules, procedures, and duties. Managing and sorting products that travel across borders is mainly done with the help of the Harmonized System Code — referred to as the HS Code. When you handle import and export, HS codes are important for putting
Payments & Finance
The Indian income tax landscape has been steadily evolving, with the "New Tax Regime" gaining prominence, especially after the significant revisions in Budget 2023, which continue into FY 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27). This simplified regime, now the default choice, offers lower tax rates but fewer deductions and exemptions
B2B Trade & Import-Export
HSN code is a six-digit international standardized system used to classify and identify internationally traded goods for customs purposes. The acronym stands for "Harmonized System of Nomenclature." In India, it's called the HSN code or ITC-HS code when extended to eight digits. These codes determine your