Trade Folio · Vol IV
Export process · § I

From inquiry
to bill of lading —
in eleven steps.

No surprises, no opaque handoffs. Real timelines, real document checkpoints, one accountable export manager.

§ II · Workflow

The whole journey, day by day.

Typical durations shown. We'll commit to firm dates at the quotation stage — and tell you straight away if anything shifts.

  1. 01D 0

    Buyer sends inquiry

    Share your requirement — product, grade, quantity, destination, packaging.

  2. 02D 1–2

    Quotation shared

    We issue a detailed quotation with FOB / CIF terms, validity, and packaging spec.

  3. 03D 2–4

    Buyer confirms order

    Alignment on price, quantity, payment terms, shipment schedule, and Incoterm.

  4. 04D 3–5

    Proforma invoice

    Formal PI for LC opening or advance wire transfer.

  5. 05D 5–7

    Advance / LC

    Order is firmed up once advance is received or LC is confirmed.

  6. 06D 5–14

    Production / sourcing

    We trigger procurement, processing, and grading per buyer spec.

  7. 07D 14–16

    Quality inspection

    Multi-stage QC against documented specifications; third-party on request.

  8. 08D 16–18

    Packaging & labeling

    Bulk PP bags, retail packs, private label, or palletised loading per order.

  9. 09D 18–19

    Customs documentation

    Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phyto, and more.

  10. 10D 19–22

    Shipment

    Container stuffing, loading at port, and bill of lading issuance.

  11. 11D 22+

    Tracking & docs

    Vessel tracking updates and digital handover of all shipping documents.

§ III · Documents

Every shipment ships with a complete document set.

Customs brokers don't accept 'we'll send it later.' Neither do we.

  • 01Commercial invoice
  • 02Packing list
  • 03Certificate of origin
  • 04Bill of lading / airway bill
  • 05Phytosanitary certificate
  • 06Fumigation certificate
  • 07Insurance certificate
  • 08Inspection certificate
  • 09FSSAI export certificate
  • 10APEDA RCMC
  • 11Spices Board certificate
§ IV · Terms

FOB, CIF, CNF, EXW.
Whichever fits your setup.

We quote against the Incoterm you prefer — not just the one that's easiest for us.

FOB

Incoterm · 01

Free on Board, India port — buyer arranges freight.

CIF

Incoterm · 02

Cost, Insurance, Freight to destination port.

CNF / CFR

Incoterm · 03

Cost and Freight, no insurance.

EXW

Incoterm · 04

Ex Works, buyer arranges everything from origin.

§ V · Next

Get your shipment moving.

Share your requirement and our export manager will come back with a clear quotation within 24 hours.

Lead time
~22 d

Container shipments, end-to-end. Air cargo and samples are faster — usually 5–9 days.