B2B Trade & Import-Export
Anti-dumping duty is a special tariff that India imposes on underpriced imports when foreign exporters sell goods in India below their fair value, hurting domestic producers. It is calculated separately from normal customs duty and is targeted at specific products, exporters, and countries rather than applied across the board.
B2B Trade & Import-Export
Customs duty in India is always calculated on the assessable value, which is effectively the CIF value of the goods at the Indian port of import. If an importer misunderstands how to move from FOB to CIF and then to assessable value, they either overpay duty or face valuation disputes
B2B Trade & Import-Export
Customs clearance for imports in India is the process of getting your goods legally approved by Indian Customs so they can enter the country, after you submit documents, pay duties, and meet all regulations. It is very crucial to keep your shipments moving on time and to protect your profits,
B2B Trade & Import-Export
Starting an import-export business in India in 2026 means tapping into a huge global demand while leveraging India’s strong manufacturing base and digital payment ecosystem. With IEC registration now fully online, smarter export finance schemes, and RBI-licensed cross-border platforms, it’s far easier to begin if
Payments & Finance
A global virtual bank account gives your business a local bank account number in the US (ACH routing), UK (sort code), or Europe (IBAN) without opening a physical account in that country. Your international clients pay you like a local transfer. Funds convert and settle into your Indian bank account
B2B Trade & Import-Export
India’s fashion accessories market is already worth around US$17.5 billion in 2025 and is growing at about 9.1% CAGR, projected to reach roughly US$28.6 billion by 2031. Scarves, sling bags, and wallets sit right in the sweet spot of this growth, they are impulse
B2B Trade & Import-Export
For global and Chinese brands, India offers two very different ways to reach consumers, ship each order as a “personal import” under HS Code 9804, or invest in full commercial imports with heavy compliance. This blog explains how to use personal-import/ D2C method smartly for market entry, and when
B2B Trade & Import-Export
Selling Chinese home decor directly to Indian consumers is much easier than most overseas sellers think. If you want to sell International home decor in India without opening a company, getting an import license, or dealing with BIS certification, the simplest route is the personal import D2C model. You ship
B2B Trade & Import-Export
If you’re a Chinese supplier or global ecommerce seller wondering how to sell fashion jewellery in India without setting up a local company, the the answer is personal-import or the D2C model. By combining proper HS classification, compliant labelling, correct duty calculation, and smart Instagram/WhatsApp selling, you
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SCOMET stands for Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies, India's master control list of dual-use items regulated by DGFT. If you import/ Export chemicals, electronics, sensors, aerospace components, or software, SCOMET compliance affects you. Even though it's primarily an export control framework. What is
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A Bill of Lading (B/L or BOL) is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that serves three critical functions: (a) it acts as a receipt confirming goods were received, (b) a contract of carriage outlining transport terms, and (c) a document of title representing ownership
B2B Trade & Import-Export
A Letter of Undertaking (LUT) lets you export goods or services without paying IGST upfront, keeping your cash flow intact. Exporters navigate the GST regulations in India for their exports with the help of LUT. In this guide, you'll learn what LUT is, who needs it, how to