What are the rules for export and import?

Import and export of all goods are free, except for the items regulated by the EXIM policy or any other law currently in force. Registration with regional licensing authority is a prerequisite for the import and export of goods.

What is mandatory in import and export business?

World Bank’s 2015 Report listed 7 and 10 mandatory documents respectively for export and import from/to India….

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS FOR EXPORT & IMPORT
S. No.	EXPORTS	IMPORTS
2	Commercial Invoice cum Packing List	Commercial Invoice cum Packing List
3	Shipping Bill/ Bill of Export	Bill of Entry

What are the regulations of import?

In general, documents required for importation include a letter of credit authorization form, a bill of lading or airway bill, commercial invoice or packing list, and a certificate of origin.

What is export/import procedure?

Typically, the procedure for import and export activities involves ensuring licensing and compliance before the shipping of goods, arranging for transport and warehousing after the unloading of goods, and getting customs clearance as well as paying taxes before the release of goods.

Who prepare the shipping bill?

Shipping Bill is a document required for customs clearance. The application is prepared according to the category of export goods. It is issued by the shipping agent on behalf of the parties, including the buyer, seller, C&F agent/Freight Forwarder/Customs Broker, etc.

How does an import export business work?

Import/export merchant: This international entrepreneur is a sort of free agent. He has no specific client base, and he doesn’t specialize in any one industry or line of products. Instead, he purchases goods directly from a domestic or foreign manufacturer and then packs, ships and resells the goods on his own.