Field-tested operational notes from clearing 200+ importers' consignments.
Operational notes from clearing 200+ importers' consignments since 2018.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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