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Practical guides on export-import basics — written to be short, useful, and jargon-free.

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International Trade Guide

How to Start an Export Import Business: A Complete Guide for Global Trade

Product selection, market research, international buyers, documentation, export costing, payment terms, Incoterms and shipping.

Read guide → Getting Started

How to Start an Export Business — A Beginner's Guide

A clear, step-by-step guide covering registration, IEC code, HSN codes, Incoterms, documents, pricing and finding buyers.

Read guide → Shipping Basics

How to Calculate CBM for Your Shipment

A step-by-step guide to working out cubic meters, volumetric weight, and container fit — with a worked example.

Read guide → Pricing Terms

FOB vs CIF: Which Should You Choose?

What each term actually means for cost, risk, and control — and how to decide which fits your shipment.

Read guide → Classification

Understanding HSN Codes for Exporters

Why classification matters, how the code structure works, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Read guide → Export Taxation

GST Refund for Exporters: LUT vs IGST Route Explained

The Rule 89(4) refund formula, the IGST-paid route, required documents, and how to estimate your export GST refund.

Read guide → Trade Finance

Letter of Credit (LC) Documents Checklist for Exporters

Required LC documents, UCP 600 presentation rules, and the common discrepancies that delay payment.

Read guide → Export Registration

IEC Code Registration Process 2026: Step-by-Step Guide

Documents required, the DGFT online process, fees, and the annual update rule most new exporters miss.

Read guide → Buyer Due-Diligence

How to Verify an International Buyer Before You Export

A due-diligence checklist, red flags of export scams, and the safest payment terms for new buyers.

Read guide → Export Incentives

Top Export Subsidy & Incentive Schemes in India (2026)

RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, EPCG, Advance Authorisation and Interest Equalisation, explained simply.

Read guide → Incoterms Guide

Incoterms 2020: Complete Guide to All 11 Incoterms Rules

Learn all 11 Incoterms including EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP, DPU, DDP, FAS, FOB, CFR and CIF.

Read guide → Export Incentives

How to Calculate Duty Drawback on Export

Learn the duty drawback formula, eligibility, required documents and calculation example for Indian exporters.

Read guide → Import Costing

How to Calculate Import VAT and Landed Cost

Calculate import VAT, customs duty, freight, insurance and total landed cost for international shipments.

Read guide → Shipping Basics

What Is CBM in Shipping? Full Form & Calculation

Understand CBM meaning, full form, formula and how to calculate shipping volume for export and import cargo.

Read guide → Container Planning

How Many CBM in a 20ft, 40ft & 40HC Container?

Compare 20ft, 40ft and 40HC container CBM capacity and estimate how many cartons fit in each container.

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