Customs Clearance Resources India

Good paperwork means fast clearance. This page lists the documents you need for import clearance in India. It also explains common Incoterms in plain English.

Documents Needed for Import Clearance

• Commercial invoice. The bill from your supplier. It shows what you bought and the price.
• Packing list. Details of how the goods are packed. It lists boxes, weights and sizes.
• Bill of lading / airway bill. The transport document from the shipping line or airline. It proves the goods are on the way.
• IEC copy. Your Importer Exporter Code from DGFT. It is needed for every import.
• Purchase order. Your order to the supplier. It supports the invoice value.
• Technical write up for machinery. A short note on what the machine does. It helps customs classify the goods correctly.

Share these documents with us before your cargo arrives. We check them and confirm the BE checklist with you.

Incoterms in Plain English

Incoterms are short codes that say who pays for transport at each step. Here are the four you will see most.

• EXW (Ex Works). You collect the goods from the supplier. You handle all transport.
• FOB (Free on Board). The supplier loads the goods on the ship. You handle the rest.
• CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight). The supplier pays for sea freight and insurance to your port. You handle clearance and delivery.
• DAP (Delivered at Place). The supplier delivers to your place. You handle import clearance.

Customs Clearance Resources India

Good paperwork means fast clearance. This page lists the documents you need for import clearance in India. It also explains common Incoterms in plain English.

Good paperwork means fast clearance. This page lists the documents you need for import clearance in India. It also explains common Incoterms in plain English.

Documents Needed for Import Clearance

• Commercial invoice. The bill from your supplier. It shows what you bought and the price.
• Commercial invoice. The bill from your supplier. It shows what you bought and the price.
• Packing list. Details of how the goods are packed. It lists boxes, weights and sizes.
• Packing list. Details of how the goods are packed. It lists boxes, weights and sizes.
• Bill of lading / airway bill. The transport document from the shipping line or airline. It proves the goods are on the way.
• Bill of lading / airway bill. The transport document from the shipping line or airline. It proves the goods are on the way.
• IEC copy. Your Importer Exporter Code from DGFT. It is needed for every import.
• Purchase order. Your order to the supplier. It supports the invoice value.
• Technical write up for machinery. A short note on what the machine does. It helps customs classify the goods correctly.
• Technical write up for machinery. A short note on what the machine does. It helps customs classify the goods correctly.

Share these documents with us before your cargo arrives. We check them and confirm the BE checklist with you.

Share these documents with us before your cargo arrives. We check them and confirm the BE checklist with you.

Incoterms in Plain English

Incoterms are short codes that say who pays for transport at each step. Here are the four you will see most.

Incoterms are short codes that say who pays for transport at each step. Here are the four you will see most.

• EXW (Ex Works). You collect the goods from the supplier. You handle all transport.
• FOB (Free on Board). The supplier loads the goods on the ship. You handle the rest.
• CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight). The supplier pays for sea freight and insurance to your port. You handle clearance and delivery.
• CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight). The supplier pays for sea freight and insurance to your port. You handle clearance and delivery.
• DAP (Delivered at Place). The supplier delivers to your place. You handle import clearance.
• DAP (Delivered at Place). The supplier delivers to your place. You handle import clearance.