A Bonded Warehouse (BWH) is a Customs-licensed storage facility where imported or export-bound goods can be stored under Customs control without immediate payment of duty or taxes. It allows traders to defer duties, manage inventory efficiently, and complete regulatory compliances before final clearance. Bonded warehouses play a crucial role in facilitating international trade by reducing… Read More »

Understanding Marine Insurance Marine Insurance is a risk protection mechanism in export–import trade that covers loss or damage to goods during transit by sea, air, or land. It safeguards exporters, importers, and banks against financial loss arising from accidents, theft, fire, or natural calamities.The coverage operates in line with the transit and risk transfer defined under… Read More »

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India’s national organization that sets quality standards for products — similar to how other countries define safety and quality norms. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India and functions under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public… Read More »

What is Customs Clearance? Customs Clearance is the legal process through which goods are allowed to enter or leave a country after verification by Customs authorities that all laws, duties, documents, and compliances are fulfilled. In simple words: Customs Clearance = Government permission to import or export goods. Customs Check document–HS code–value–policy Customs ensures four… Read More »

Indian Food remains the most preferred export product. Let us understand why is it so. When aspiring exporters in India think about entering international trade, one industry consistently stands out above the rest — food products. From rice and spices to processed foods and ready-to-eat meals, food exports dominate India’s export landscape. This preference is… Read More »