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Field-tested guides for Indian importers.

Operational notes from clearing 200+ importers' consignments since 2018.

How Import Duty is Calculated in India — Formula & Worked Examples
Duty & Tax

How Import Duty is Calculated in India — Formula & Worked Examples

Indian import duty stacks BCD + SWS + IGST on assessable value. Three China-import worked examples — LED lights, mobile phones, so…

9 min read
BIS CRS for Electronics Imports — R-Number, Timeline & What Gets Stuck
Compliance

BIS CRS for Electronics Imports — R-Number, Timeline & What Gets Stuck

BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme for electronics imports — IS standards, R-number application, AIR appointment, timeline, label …

11 min read
China to India Import — The Complete Guide for 2026
China Imports

China to India Import — The Complete Guide for 2026

Sourcing, Incoterms, sailing routes, classification traps, CAROTAR proof of origin, and the four most expensive mistakes first-tim…

14 min read
HS Code Classification in India — 8-Digit ITC-HS & Why It Matters
Classification

HS Code Classification in India — 8-Digit ITC-HS & Why It Matters

How HS code classification works in India under the ITC-HS system. Why 8-digit accuracy beats 6-digit shortcuts, the General Rules…

10 min read
FOB vs CIF vs EXW vs DDP — Incoterms 2020 for the Indian Importer
Contracts

FOB vs CIF vs EXW vs DDP — Incoterms 2020 for the Indian Importer

Which Incoterm to use when importing from China to India. FOB, CIF, EXW, DAP, DDP — risk transfer, cost transfer, document control…

8 min read
Bill of Entry in India — Filing, Channels & What Happens at Each Stage
Process

Bill of Entry in India — Filing, Channels & What Happens at Each Stage

How Bill of Entry filing works on ICEGATE in India. e-Sanchit upload, RMS channels (green, yellow, red), assessing officer queries…

9 min read
How to Avoid Customs Clearance Delays in India — A Field Guide
Operations

How to Avoid Customs Clearance Delays in India — A Field Guide

The seven causes of customs clearance delay in India — PGA holds, classification queries, valuation disputes, document mismatches,…

7 min read
CAROTAR 2020 — Proof of Origin & the Indian Importer's Liability
Compliance

CAROTAR 2020 — Proof of Origin & the Indian Importer's Liability

CAROTAR 2020 made the importer liable for FTA origin claims, not just the supplier. Form I, supporting evidence, 5-year retention,…

8 min read
AEO Certification Application in India — T1, T2, T3 Step-by-Step
Schemes

AEO Certification Application in India — T1, T2, T3 Step-by-Step

How to apply for AEO certification in India — eligibility, self-assessment questionnaire, on-site verification, post-grant complia…

10 min read
ICD vs Seaport Clearance in India — Which Should You Pick?
Operations

ICD vs Seaport Clearance in India — Which Should You Pick?

ICD Tughlakabad/Dadri vs JNPT/Mundra direct clearance for Delhi-NCR-bound cargo. Cost, dwell time, last-mile and risk trade-offs.…

7 min read

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