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    CHAPTER 1

    INTRODUCTION

    The term exportis derived from the conceptual meaning as to ship the goods and

    services out of the port of a country. The seller of such goods and services is referred to

    as an "exporter" who is based in the country of export whereas the overseas based

    buyer is referred to as an "importer". In International Trade, "exports" refers to selling

    goods and services produced in home country to other markets.

    Any good or commodity, transported from one country to another country in a legitimate

    fashion, typically for use in trade. Export goods or services are provided to

    foreign consumers by domestic producers.

    Export of commercial quantities of goods normally requires involvement of the customs

    authorities in both the country of export and the country of import. The advent of small

    trades over the internet such as through Amazon and e-Bay has largely bypassed the

    involvement of Customs in many countries because of the low individual values of these

    trades. Nonetheless, these small exports are still subject to legal restrictions applied by

    the country of export. An export's counterpart is an import.

    Table showing Indias Foreign Trade for the period of:-

    2012-2013

    Particulars Amount in (Rupees crores)

    Total Exports 845125.2

    Total Imports 1356468.7

    Trade Balance for the period -511343.5

    Fig 1

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    PROBLEMS

    There are few problems which need to be solved before India makes a mark for itself in

    the export sector. The Indian goods have to be of superior quality. The packaging and

    branding should be such that countries are interested to export from India. At the same

    time India must look for potential market to sell their goods. The government policies

    amendments can give a boost to the exports.

    Though India has not been affected to the same extent as other economies of the world,

    yet our exports have suffered a decline in the last 10 months due to a contraction in

    demand in the traditional markets of our exports

    ADVANTAGES OF EXPORT IMPORT

    Enhance your domestic competitiveness

    Increase sales and profits

    Gain your global market share

    Reduce dependence on existing markets

    Exploit international trade technology

    Reduce dependence on existing markets

    Extend sales potential of existing products Stabilize seasonal market fluctuations

    Enhance potential for expansion of your business

    Sell excess production capacity

    Maintain cost competitiveness in your domestic market

    DISADVANTAGES OF EXPORT IMPORT

    o You may need to wait for long-term gains

    o Hire staff to launch international trading

    o Modify your product or packaging

    o Develop new promotional material

    o Incur added administrative costs

    o Wait long for payments

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    CHAPTER 2

    INDUSTRY PROFILE

    2.1 WORLD APPAREL INDUSTRY

    Global garment exports are valued at more than US$ 310 billion a year, of which

    the world's top 15 clothing exporters account for more than 80%.

    Developing countries in Asia continue expanding their Garment Industry due to

    their very-low-cost production.

    India is the second most preferred country after China for textile and apparel

    sourcing. Its Apparel industry is likely to achieve an export target of US$ 28

    billion by 2012-13. Factors effecting like vast sources of raw materials, low labor

    costs, entrepreneurship and design skills of Indian traders, changes in the policies

    to open up Indian economy to the outside world etc.

    Bangladesh has emerged as a key player in RMG sector (Ready Made Garment

    Industry).

    2.2 INDIAN APPAREL INDUSTRY

    14% of total industrial Production and 30% of total exports (in India).

    Current share in world clothing export 3.5-4 %

    One of the largest foreign exchange earners.

    2nd largest exporter and producer of Apparel Products.

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    Leather- Clothing and other Products:

    Comprises of jackets, footwear, etc. with 7% share in exports, major centers

    include Chennai, Kanpur, Agra, Jalandhar & Delhi employing 15 lakh people.

    50% consumption within India. Top importers: Germany, USA and UK.

    Apparel Accessories- Industry and Products:

    One of the major manufacturers of accessories with low price and quality

    products.

    PRODUCTION CENTRES

    LUDHIANA

    TIRUPUR

    NEW DELHI

    BANGALORE

    MUMBAI

    CHENNAI

    JAIPUR

    COMPETITIVENESS

    Caters basic requirement of people.

    Large skilled/ unskilled workforce with cheap rate.

    Sound Export Potential

    Comprises of effective Supply Chain( Diverse Fabrics to large market)

    Heavy Production Capacity

    India has a large fiber base

    Have a large and organized mill area

    Economic Upgraded Technology

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    DOMESTIC INDUSTRY

    Domestic market has grown from US$ 23 billion to US$ 30 billion, exports hasincreased from around US$ 14 billion to US$ 19 billion (04-06 to 06-07 )

    Current share in world export 3.5-4%

    Mens Apparel 46%, Women 17%, Kids 37%

    50% of prod. need to be exported.

    2,000 manufacturer-exporters export apparel, while the roughly 26,000 merchant-

    exporters serve as export brokers.

    India has more than 6,000 knitting units registered as producers or exporters; the

    majority are SSI units

    MAJOR EXPORTERS IN INDIA

    Madura Garments (Indian Rayan)

    Arvind Mills Ltd

    Raymonds Ltd.

    Alok Industries Ltd.

    Welspun India Ltd.

    Bombay Dyeing

    JNS Fabrics & Exports.

    Primex Apparel Sourcing Services

    The Outlook Sourcing Services

    Pratibha Syntex Pvt. Ltd

    Provogue India Ltd.

    Wills Lifestyle

    Orient Craft Limited

    Gokaldas Exports Limited

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    COMPETITORS

    China

    Vietnam

    Bangladesh

    Indonesia

    Mexico

    Hong Kong

    Dominican Republic

    Korea

    Thailand

    Philippines

    QUALITY STANDARDS

    For textile and apparel industry product quality is calculated in terms of quality

    and standard of fibers, yarns, fabric construction, color fastness, surface designs

    and the final finished garment products. However quality expectations for export

    are related to the type of customer segments and the retail outlets.

    Only limited use of various chemicals like azo dyes, heavy metals, odour, etc

    should be permitted to prevent ecological requirements.

    Apparel Industry have ISO Certification

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    Operation incurs heavy expenditure to the manufacturers. ISO standards are

    implemented to lower its operating costs and improve the quality of its output,

    ultimately increasing the level of customer satisfaction.

    ISO standards enable the industry to enhance the quality of raw material input,

    thereby strengthening the quality of the ultimate/final product, which leads to

    performance improvement, factual approach towards the decision making process,

    and a mutually benefiting suppliers relationship.

    Right from yarn purchase to shipment every activity is governed by documented

    standard operating procedures and instructions, which complies with the

    requirements of ISO 9001.

    Each process is carried out with the PDCA process approach (i.e. Plan-Do-Check-

    Act), which gives better results in achieving better quality and on time shipments.

    Inspection and testing at each stage of manufacture assures quality requirements

    are met.

    Internal audit and external audit performed periodically ensures effective

    implementation of Quality Management System

    Periodical feedback from customers reveals their level of satisfaction

    Standards are specified on selection of Cotton Yarn.

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    The textile and apparel industry is an important one to India, contributing

    1.6% of industrial production and 30 % of total exports.

    Import duties on capital equipment are low (the majority of the capital

    equipment used by the apparel industry, like sewing machines, can be

    imported at 5% basic customs duty).

    Fabrics can be imported duty-free if made up into garments and re-

    exported

    Import duties on fabrics and other raw materials are duty free for export

    production.

    The apparel industry can import duty free specified trimmings and

    embellishments like Fasteners, Rivets, Garment Stay, textile, Badges,

    Sewing Thread, Sequin, Tape & others for export production.

    CHALLENGES TO INDIAN APPAREL INDUSTRY

    Policies of the Government of India favoring small firms

    Small units use low levels of technology and produce mostly low value-added

    goods of low quality that are less competitive globally

    Indias Apparel industry depends heavily on domestically produced cotton

    Small Unit sector had restricted the entry of large-scale units and discouraged

    investment in new apparel manufacturing technologies

    India have high energy and capital costs, raw material costs, multiple taxation etc.

    Appreciation of Rupee

    Low Institutional Support

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    CHAPTER 3

    3.1 EXPORT PROCESS

    STEP 1 RECIEPT OF ENQUIRY

    It refers to the set of enquiries received by the exporter from the importer to serve his

    own purpose. For an exporter it may not be possible to respond to all enquiries, therefore

    an exporter checks the worthiness of importer by framing various questions like:-

    For how long they have been in that business?

    Whether they intend to purchase goods on their own account or they intend to act

    as commission agent?

    The name and address of at least two firms which they already represent or have

    represented in the past?

    This process continues further only if the exporter is satisfied with the response.

    STEP 2ROLE OF MERCHANDISER

    The merchandiser is an important intermediate between the buyer and the exporter. He

    works under the supervision of the directors. He often accompanies the CMD or the head

    of department for getting the orders from the overseas buyer. The merchandiser forwards

    different styles of samples to the buyer through local buying house as every buyer or

    agent wants to assure that the goods manufactured at last should match up to their

    description and illustration. This is called ad samples. Ifthese samples areapproved by

    the buyer or some alterations has to be made say, in color or size, the merchandiser of the

    buyer informs the merchandiser of the exporter about the alterations. Accordingly, a new

    sample is prepared and forwarded.

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    To send samples to an enquirer is a costly business, specially as samples should always

    be sent by air if possible, therefore the enquirer should be asked to pay for the samples

    plus the cost of dispatch (or at least be asked to pay half of the cost) & if he is really

    interested in that particular contract, he will do so.

    To serve this purpose, a DEBIT NOTEis prepared by the exporter. In this context, the

    firm has maintained a program which has the records of various buyers and the follow up

    of sample payments.

    The exporter after having satisfied himself that the enquirer abroad is capable of meeting

    his obligations provides him with the price list, details of terms of business and payment

    which he is expected to adhere to.

    Once the samples and the other details regarding the process are approved by the buyer,

    the process of Documentation starts

    MERCHANDISER

    BULKSAMPLING

    ORDER CONFIRMATION PURCHASE ORDER

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    BULK SHIPMENTS

    FABRIC ORDERING 60 70 DAYS

    TRIMS/ ACCESSORIES 30 40 DAYS

    FABRIC IN HOUSE

    TRIM IN HOUSE

    TESTING

    WASHING CUTTING FINISHING PACKING INSPECTION

    15 20 Days prior to ex factory of goods.

    Generate invoice (retail invoice)

    Booking with nominated forwarder

    Booking confirmed in two three days time.

    Ex factory vessel cargo cut off date H/O

    STEP 3 DOCUMENTATION

    An exporter is required to deal with various documents both at the:

    1. Pre shipment and

    2. Post shipment stages

    To complete the export transaction, these documents are important:

    As an evidence of shipment and title of goods

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    For obtaining payments.

    These documents are of vital interest to both the exporter and the importer. The importer

    needs them to claim peaceful and legal possession and delivery of the goods in his

    country. The exporter needs to hand them over to him to claim payment for the

    shipment.

    1. PURCHASE ORDER (P.O.)

    Purchase order is the very first document which is being forwarded by the buyer to the

    exporters merchandiser. It covers all the information regarding the goods. Once the

    order is received, the first decision as to whether it will be filled is based upon the

    approval of credit. i.e., the shipment should be contingent upon the ability of the

    customer to secure foreign exchange in those countries where there are exchange

    restrictions. This also applies to merchandiser destined for those countries where there

    are import quotas and import license.

    The Contents of P.O. Are as follows:

    Year

    Division

    Company

    Group

    Shipping Group Purchase order No.

    Category

    Factory

    Proj. Issue

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    Actual Issue

    Style Division

    Style No.

    Prototype No.

    Style Desc. No.

    Type

    Buying Office

    Handling Buying Office

    LC Beneficiary

    Size- Scale

    Fabric

    Quality

    Pack Method

    Content

    Construct

    Finish

    Gauge

    Type

    Garment Weight

    LIC

    Colour

    Unit

    Cost

    Currency

    Terms

    Consignment_Date

    Ship Mode

    Quota category

    Duty(%)

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    Ship To

    In Catalog

    Size Breakdown

    Issue By

    Signature

    Total Value

    Scrutinizing the Purchase Order

    In particular, the purchase order should be scrutinized on the following basis:

    Terms of payments

    Documents

    TERMS OF PAYMENTS

    In international trade, the payment for the goods can be made by means of any of the

    following methods of payment. These payment methods are also known as payment

    terms.

    Advance payment

    Open account Documentary Collection (documents against payments(d/p),

    documents against acceptance(d/a)

    Documentary credit(letter of credit)

    ADVANCE PAYMENT:

    Under this method the exporter receives payment from the overseas exporter in advance

    in the form of demand draft or cheque denominated in foreign currency or by way of

    direct telegraphic transfer against the supply of goods to be made later on. When an

    exporter receives the advance payment, then he must have an evidence of advance

    payment in the form of certificate of foreign inward remittance (FIRC).

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    OPEN ACCOUNT:

    Open account is an arrangement between the exporter and the importer, where by the

    goods are manufactured and delivered even before the payment is required. The importer

    does not accept any negotiable instrument and thus, does not provide any evidence to the

    exporter of his legal, commitment to make the payment. Importer makes the payment

    only when he has received the goods and expected them to be quality satisfaction.

    DOCUMENTARY COLLECTION:

    It involves collection of given sum of money due from the importer by a bank against

    delivery of certain documents at the instructions of the exporter. The parties involved in

    the documentary collection are as follows-

    The Exporter: The seller ships the goods and then hands over the document related to

    the goods to their banks with the instruction on how and when the buyer would pay.

    The Remitting Bank/ Exporter's Bank: the bank which presents documents to the

    importer for collection of payments/acceptance of drafts as per instructions of the

    collecting bank.

    Role of remitting bank:

    Check that the documents for consistency.

    Send the documents to a bank in the buyer's country with instructions on

    collecting payment.

    Pay the exporter when it receives payments from the collecting bank.

    The Collecting Bank:the bank which forwards the documents for collection or

    obtaining acceptance of the draft from the importer as per instructions of the exporter.

    Role of the collecting banks are:

    Act as the remitting bank's agent

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    ii. DOCUMENTS AGAINST ACCEPTANCE:

    In this case the remitting bank hands over the shipping documents to the importer

    only upon the acceptance of accompanying draft. The acceptance implies that he agrees

    to pay the amount of the draft on the due date, under d/a terms, there is always a period of

    credit (usance period), on the expiry of which the importer is required to make payment.

    Flow of documents against Acceptance

    1. 2. 3.

    CREDIT

    THE

    REMITTANCE

    SENT TO

    MAKES

    Fig. 3

    LETTER OF CREDIT (DOCUMENTARY CREDIT)

    Letter of credit refers to a written promise made by the importers bank to the exporter

    that the payment shall be made to him provided the shipment is sent by him in strict

    compliance with the terms and conditions to the export contract.

    The terms and conditions of the export contract form the part of letter of credit and are

    known as the terms and conditions of letter of credit. The essential characteristics of the

    letter of credit is that it relies on the doctrine of strict compliance for release of payment

    to the exporter against the draft (s) drawn by him. The banks do not deal in goods, they

    Exporter(Fwd dox to)

    Exportersbank

    (Fwd dox to)

    Importersbank

    (AskPayment)

    Importer

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    deal in documents. As such, the importer has to specify to the bank the documents which

    it should examine as the evidence to the effect that the exporter has sent the shipment in

    strict compliance with the terms and conditions of the export contract.

    Flow of Letter Of Credit

    Fig. 4

    PARTIES OF LETTER OF CREDIT

    Applicant (Opener): Applicant which is also referred to as account party is

    normally a buyer or customer of the goods, who has to make payment to beneficiary. LC

    is initiated and issued at his request and on the basis of his instructions.

    Issuing Bank (Opening Bank): The issuing bank is the one which create a letter

    of credit and takes the responsibility to make the payments on receipt of the documents

    from the beneficiary or through their banker. The payments has to be made to the

    beneficiary within seven working days from the date of receipt of documents at their end,

    Importer Importersbank

    ExporterExporters

    bank

    Send goods. I'll paySend the dox.

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    provided the documents are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the letter of

    credit. If the documents are discrepant one, the rejection thereof to be communicated

    within seven working days from the date of receipt of documents at their end.

    Beneficiary: Beneficiary is normally stands for a seller of the goods, who has to

    receive payment from the applicant. A credit is issued in his favor to enable him or his

    agent to obtain payment on surrender of stipulated document and comply with the term

    and conditions of the L/c. If L/c is a transferable one and he transfers the credit to another

    party, then he is referred to as the first or original beneficiary.

    Advising Bank: An Advising Bank provides advice to the beneficiary and takes

    the responsibility for sending the documents to the issuing bank and is normally located

    in the country of the beneficiary.

    Second Beneficiary: Second Beneficiary is the person who represent the first or

    original Beneficiary of credit in his absence. In this case, the credits belonging to the

    original beneficiary is transferable. The rights of the transferee are subject to terms of

    transfer.

    TYPES OF LETTER OF CREDIT

    1. Revocable Letter of Credit L/C:

    A revocable letter of credit may be revoked or modified for any reason, at any time by the

    issuing bank without notification. It is rarely used in international trade and not

    considered satisfactory for the exporters but has an advantage over that of the importers

    and the issuing bank. There is no provision for confirming revocable credits as per terms

    of UCPDC, hence they cannot be confirmed. It should be indicated in LC that the credit

    is revocable. If there is no such indication the credit will be deemed as irrevocable.

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    2. Irrevocable Letter of Credit L/C:

    In this case it is not possible to revoke or amended a credit without the agreement of the

    issuing bank, the confirming bank, and the beneficiary. Form an exporters point of view

    it is believed to be more beneficial. An irrevocable letter of credit from the issuing bank

    insures the beneficiary that if the required documents are presented and the terms and

    conditions are complied with, payment will be made.

    3. Sight Credit and Usance Credit L/C:

    Sight credit states that the payments would be made by the issuing bank at sight, on

    demand or on presentation. In case of usance credit, draft is drawn on the issuing bank or

    the correspondent bank at specified usance period. The credit will indicate whether the

    usance draft is to be drawn on the issuing bank or in the case of confirmed credit on the

    confirming bank.

    Steps in an Import Transaction with Letter of Credit

    The importer includes a purchase contract for the buying of certain goods.

    The importer requests this bank to open a LC in favor of his supplier.

    The importers bank opens the LC as per the application.

    The opening bank will forward the original LC to the advising bank.

    The advising bank, after satisfying itself about the authenticity of the credit, forwards the same tothe exporter.

    The exporter scrutinizes the LC to ensure that it confirms to the terms of contract.

    In case any terms are not as agreed, the importer will be asked to make the required

    amendments to the LC.

    In case the LC is as required, the exporter proceeds to make arrangements for the goods.

    The exporter will effect the shipment of goods.

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    In the air shipment, technically speaking, goods placed in the custody of an air carrier are

    considered as delivery on board the plane. In practice, many importers and exporters still

    use the term FOB in the air shipment.

    FAS (At the named port of origin)

    Free Alongside Ship:Goods are placed in the dock shed or at the side of the ship, on the

    dock or lighter, within reach of its loading equipment so that they can be loaded aboard

    the ship, at sellers expense. Buyer is responsible for the loading fee, main

    carriage/freight, cargo insurance, and other costs and risks In the export quotation,

    indicate the port of origin(loading)after the acronym FAS, for example FAS New York

    and FAS Bremen. The FAS term is popular in the break-bulk shipments and with theimporting countries using their own vessels.

    FOB (At the named port of origin)

    Free on Board:The delivery of goods on the board the vessel at the named port of origin

    (Loading) at sellers expense. Buyer is responsible for the main carriage/freight, cargo

    insurance and other costs and risks. In the export quotation, indicate the port of origin

    (loading) after the acronym FOB, for example FOB Vancouver and FOB Shanghai.

    Under the rules of the INCOTERMS 1990, the term FOB is used for ocean freight only.

    However, in practice, many importers and exporters still use the term FOB in the air

    freight. In North America, the term FOB has other applications. Many buyers and sellers

    in Canada and the USA dealing on the open account and consignment basis are

    accustomed to using the shipping terms FOB Origin and FOB destination.

    FOB Origin means the buyer is responsible for the freight and other costs and risks. FOB

    Destination means the seller is responsible for the freight and other costs and risks until

    the goods are delivered to the buyers premises which may include the import custom

    clearance and payment of import customs duties and taxes at the buyers country,

    depending on the agreement between the buyer and seller. In international trade, avoid

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    using the shipping terms FOB Origin and FOB Destination, which are not part of the

    INCOTERMS (International Commercial Terms).

    CFR (At the named port of destination)

    Cost and Freight:The delivery of goods to the named port of destination (discharge) at

    the sellers expenses. Buyer is responsible for the cargo insurance and other costs and

    risks. The term CFR was formerly written as C&F. Many importers and exporters

    worldwide still use the term C&F.

    CIF (At named port of destination)

    Cost, Insurance and Freight:The cargo insurance and delivery of goods to the named

    port of destination (discharge) at the sellers expense. Buyer is responsible for the import

    customs clearance and other costs and risks.

    In the export quotation, indicate the port of destination (discharge) after the acronym CIF,

    for example CIF Pusan and CIF Singapore. Under the rules of the INCOTERMS 1990,

    the term CIFI is used for ocean freight only. However, in practice, many importers and

    exporters still use the term CIF in the air freight.

    CPT (At the named place of destination)

    Carriage Paid To:The delivery of goods to the named port of destination (discharge) at

    the sellers expenses. Buyer assumes the cargo insurance, import custom clearance,

    payment of custom duties and taxes, and other costs and risks. In the export quotation,

    indicate the port of destination (discharge) after the acronym CPT, for example CPT Los

    Angeles and CPT Osaka.

    CIP (At the named place of destination)

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    Carriage and Insurance Paid To:The delivery of goods and the cargo insurance to the

    named place of destination (discharge) at sellers expense. Buyer assumes the importer

    customs clearance, payment of customs duties and taxes, and other costs and risks.

    DAF (At the names point at frontier)

    Delivered at Frontier: The delivery of goods at the specified point at the frontier on

    sellers expense. Buyer is responsible for the import custom clearance, payment of

    custom duties and taxes, and other costs and risks.

    DES (At named port of destination)

    Delivered Ex Ship: The delivery of goods on board the vessel at the named port of

    destination (discharge) at sellers expense. Buyer assumes the unloading free, import

    customs clearance, payment of customs duties and taxes, cargo insurance, and other costs

    and risks.

    DEQ (At the named port of destination

    Delivered Ex Quay:The delivery of goods to the Quay (the port) at the destination on

    the buyers expense. Seller is responsible for the importer customs clearance, payment of

    customs duties and taxes, at the buyers end. Buyer assumes the cargo insurance and other

    costs and risks

    DDU (At the named point of destination)

    Delivered Duty Unpaid:The delivery of goods and the cargo insurance to the final point

    of destination, which are often the project site or buyers premises at sellers expense.

    Buyer assumes the import customs clearance, payment of customs duties and taxes. The

    seller may opt not to insure the goods at his/her own risks.

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    DDP (At the named point of destination)

    Delivered Duty Paid:The seller is responsible for most of the expenses which include

    the cargo insurance, import custom clearance, and payment of custom duties, and taxes at

    the buyers end, and the delivery of goods to the final point of destination, which is often

    the project site or buyers premise. The seller may opt not to insure the goods at his/her

    own risk.

    E-term, F-term, C-term & D-term: Incoterms 2000, like its immediate

    predecessor, groups the term in four categories denoted by the first letter in the three-

    letter abbreviation.

    Under the E-TERM (EXW), the seller only makes the goods available to the

    buyer at the sellers own premises. It is the only one of that category.

    Under the F-TERM (FCA, FAS, &FOB), the seller is called upon to deliver the

    goods to a carrier appointed by the buyer.

    Under the C-TERM (CFR, CIF, CPT, & CIP), the seller has to contract for

    carriage, but without assuming the risk of loss or damage to the goods or additional cost

    due to events occurring after shipment or discharge.

    Under the D-TERM (DAF, DEQ, DES, DDU & DDP), the seller has to

    bear all costs and risks needed to bring the goods to the place of destination.

    All terms list the sellers and buyers obligations. The respective obligations of

    both parties have been grouped under up to 10 headings where each heading on the

    sellers side mirrors the equivalent position of the buyer. Examples are Delivery,

    Transfer of risks, and Division of costs. This layout helps the user to compare the

    partys respective obligations under each Incoterms.

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    DOCUMENTS

    The main purpose of the documents accompanying a shipment is to provide a specific

    and complete description of the goods so that they can be assessed correctly for Dutypurpose and meet the Import Licensing requirements or Import Quota Restrictions

    imposed on the goods for clearance purpose. If there are any discrepancies in the

    documents and or if the required documents are not produced, the shipment may not be

    allowed for import or may even be confiscated by the Customs of the importing country.

    There is a plethora of documents in export trade - different forms, applications and

    documents are required to be filled in for obtaining Export Licenses, completing Pre-

    shipment Inspection, for Customs Clearance and shipping, for obtaining payment and

    export finance and for claiming export benefits like Duty Drawback, etc.

    The experienced exporter, because of the complexity of documentation, will find it a

    good idea to have the various documents prepared for him by a Shipping and Forwarding

    Agent.

    The documentation department can be divided into two parts:

    i. Pre shipment documentation

    ii. Post shipment documentation

    PRE SHIPMENT DOCUMENTATION

    As any large export firm, the orient craft export house also has separate documentation

    department, which is further bifurcated into pre-shipment and the post-shipment

    department.

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    Activities

    Insurance Policy Quota Endorsement

    Generation of documents.

    Custom clearance.

    QUOTA ENDORSEMENT

    The items in respect of which annual levels of quantities are fixed are known as quota

    items and other items are known as non-quota items, each bearing distinctive category

    number. The textile committee provides facilities for the pre-shipment inspection items.

    This inspection is not from the point of view of quality of goods. There is no judgment on

    the quality of the garment or other textile products rather, the inspection is conducted to

    determine whether the materials used in the ready made garment or the textile product is

    in conformity with the requirement of the quota categories. This verification is known as

    authentication of ready made garments, thus an exporter dealing in ready made garments

    made of cotton, rayon or blended fabrics or other textile products is required to apply for

    the same.

    GENERATION OF DOCUMENTS

    The pre-shipment documents are divided into two broad categories namely commercial

    documents and regulatory documents:-

    1. Commercial Documents: are the documents used by the exporter and the importer in

    discharge of their respective legal and other incidental responsibilities under sales

    contracts. These documents are in use because of the custom of trade in international

    trade.

    2. Regulatory Documents: are those documents that are prescribed in different

    government departments /bodies for compliance of formalities under relevant laws , rules

    and regulations covering export trade viz. foreign exchange management act , foreign

    trade (development and regulation ) act , central excise rules , exports (quality control and

    exception ) act , customs act and major port trusts act.

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    1. COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS

    It is a document showing the value of goods exported. It may take the form of:

    Customs invoice

    Legalized invoice

    Consular invoice

    A general commercial invoice contains the following:

    Invoice number and date

    Buyers order number

    Exporter

    Consigning

    Country of origin of goods

    Country of final destination

    Vessels /flight number

    Port of discharge

    Port of loading

    Final destination

    Description of goods

    Quantity

    Rates

    Amount

    Number and kinds of package

    Total quantity

    L.C. terms

    Currency

    Category

    Customs invoice:

    When the commercial invoice is prepared on the format prescribed by customs authorities

    of importers countries, it is called customs invoice. This is the required in USA, Canada,

    Australia.

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    Consular Invoice:

    It is a commercial invoice duly verified by the embassy /consulate of the importers

    country based in the country of exportation. .embassy/ consulate attested invoice

    becomes legalized/ consular invoice. This is the requirement of countries like Mexico and

    Middle East countries

    Legalized Invoice:

    It is the same as consular invoice this term is in use in countries like Turkey, Taiwan,

    Latin America, Libya, etc

    Packing List:

    This document describes the various boxes in which the goods have been exported, it is a

    vital document, it informs the buyer regarding the content of various item

    A packing list contains

    Exporter

    Consignee

    Invoice number

    Purchase order number

    L.C number

    Color

    Style

    Total quantity

    Fabric

    Number of cartons

    Certification of inspection:

    The export inspection agency conducts pre shipment inspection of the goods notified for

    compulsory pre shipment inspection of exports goods.

    Certificate of insurance:

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    G.S.P certificate of origin:

    The G.S.P certificate of origin is different from the CO. This is required under the

    scheme of generalized system of preferences introduced by the developed countries in

    pursuance to unclad resolution of 1971 the scheme enables the importer in developed

    countries to import goods from developing countries like India at concessional rates of

    import duty or without payment of duty. This is issued by textile committee {ready made

    garments}

    Bill of exchange

    It is an unconditional written order requesting the buyer {drawee} to pay a specified sum

    of money to a specified person at a specified time. One who prepares this order is called

    drawer {seller}. This is also known as draft in international trade. When the buyer has to

    pay for the amount at time of its presentation it is known as sight draft. If a credit time is

    allowed by exporter it is called usancedraft. It is important to note that bill of exchange

    should be drawn to the order of the exporters bank i.e. the bank which would negotiate

    the documents/ collect the proceeds.

    Shipment advice:

    This document is used to inform the exporter the details of the shipment in advance. The

    required set of the documents are sent separately to the buyer through the bank. The

    various auxiliary commercial documents are as follows:

    Performa invoice

    This document indicates the details of the goods to be exported. It is an offer to sell made

    by an exporter to the importer. Once the offer is accepted by the importer, the Performa

    invoice becomes an export order. It is prepared after negotiation with the buyer has been

    concluded.

    Shipping instructions

    This document provides a check list of various instructions an exporter may like to give

    to the shipping agent.

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    Insurance declaration

    This is prescribed by the insurance companies where in the exporter seeking insurance of

    the goods make the declaration with regard to the insurance policy desired and the nature

    of the goods.

    Shipping order:

    This is a reservation slip issued by shipping line at the time of reservation of shipping

    space for a particular export shipment. In case the shipment is being sent by air then the

    reservation slip is known as carting order

    Mates receipt:

    It is a receipt issued by the mate (chief officer) of the ship acknowledging the loading of

    cargo on the ship. It is used when goods are sent by sea only.

    2. REGULATORY DOCUMENTS

    Exchange control declaration form (GR Form)

    Every exporter is required to declare to the reserve bank of India. The full export value of

    the shipment and also submit an undertaking that the full export proceeds shall be

    realized by him within a period of six months or due date of payment which ever is

    earlier. This declaration is made in the prescribed exchange control declaration form.

    These forms are known as gr/ softex/ pp/ sdf form.

    Freight payment certificate

    This indicates that the freight has been paid.

    Insurance premium payment certificate

    This is like a receipt for the payment of the freight.

    Application for removal of excisable goods for exports

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    This is used for obtaining approval of the central excise authority to remove the goods

    from the factory for sending export shipment.

    Shipping bill/bill of export

    This is the most important document required by the customs authorities for allowing

    exports. It contains all the details of the goods shipped. The clearing and forwarding

    agent (C.H.A.) or the exporter himself fills up the shipping bill. It is used when shipment

    is sent by sea/air and the bill of export is used when the shipment is sent by road. Various

    types of bills are as under

    Claim for duty drawback (green bill)

    For duty free goods(white bill)

    For duty entitlement pass book scheme(blue bill)

    SETS OF DOCUMENTS

    There are three set of documents prepared in the pre shipment department:

    1. Office set

    The term itself specifies that this set is maintained by the pre shipment department for the

    office purpose to be used further by post shipment department.

    2. Consignee set

    It is same as the office set. It is forwarded to the buyer for the purpose of getting the

    delivery order for the release of goods. The set is received by the buyer before the

    opening bank receives the original documents forwarded by the negotiating bank of the

    exporter. The set contains:

    Invoice

    Packing list

    Airway bill/ bill of lading

    Export certificate (Canada and European countries.)

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    Special custom invoice ( Canada)

    G.S. P.( E. U. Countries)

    Visa (U.S.A.)

    Single country declaration (U.S.A.)

    Multiple country declaration (if 100% E.O.U. for U.S.A)

    Certificate of origin (E.U.)

    Canada custom invoice

    3. Custom clearance set

    This set of document is forwarded to the agent when the goods are ex. Factory for getting

    custom clearance. It contains:

    Invoice

    Packing list

    Duplicate visa{U.S.A.}

    Draw back declaration form

    Export certificate {Canada & E.U.}

    S.d.f. {E.U., Canada, non quota}

    Certificate of origin{E.U.}

    S.d.f (Canada, U.S.A, non quota countries)

    Certificate from PhD. Chamber of Commerce( non quota countries)

    The above mentioned documents are handed over to the custom house agent (C.H.A.) by

    the agent. The C.H.A. in lieu of the same forwards a set of documents to the agent after

    getting custom clearance who in turn forwards the same to pre- shipment department. The

    set contains:

    Custom attested invoice

    Custom attested S.d.f

    Exchange control copy ( signed by S.P)

    Export performance copy

    Airway bill/ bill of lading

    Drawback / E.D.I.

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    3.1.i EXPORT FINANCING

    Financial assistance extended by the banks to the exporters pre-shipment and post-shipment stages. Financial assistance extended to the exporter prior to shipment of goods

    from India falls within the scope of pre-shipment finance while that extended after

    shipment of the goods falls under post-shipment finance. While the pre-shipment finance

    is provided for working capital for the purchase of raw material, processing & finishing

    of the goods meant for export, post-shipment finance is generally provided in order to

    bridge the gap between shipment of goods & realization of money.

    RBI GUIDELINES TO LIBERAL EXPORT FINANCE

    The Reserve Bank of India is learnt to be looking at reviewing the interest rate

    structure on foreign currency denominated packing credit available to exporters.

    PCFC provides an additional window for pre-shipment credit to exporters at

    internationally competitive interest rates.

    It is applicable to both domestic and imported inputs for export goods, in any

    convertible currency, for a maximum of 180 days.

    Pre-shipment credit is provided as a loan or advance by a bank to an exporter for

    financing the purchase, processing, manufacturing or packing of goods prior to

    shipment.

    The RBI has already deregulated post-shipment credit beyond 90 days till 180

    days, with effect from May 1, 2003.

    The RBI is understood to be examining a proposal from exporters who were

    facing difficulty in availing concessional foreign currency packing credit.

    This is because with demand for dollar loans surpassing supply, banks could

    manage a better margin by lending it to corporate, out of the purview of export

    credit.

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    Banking sources said by removing the cap on PCFC, which is acting as a major

    disincentive for banks, there will be some pressure on outflow of dollars in

    addition to meeting the genuine dollar demand of exporters.

    According to banking sources, while the RBI wants to deregulate interest rates

    and leave it to the discretion of banks, there is a concern that small exporters

    might be hit if rates turn too high. Hence, there is also a possibility of putting a

    cap as well.

    Exporters do not want rates to be deregulated as post deregulation; they will no

    longer remain concessional.

    At present, the spread charged by banks for pre-shipment credit in foreign

    currency is related to the international reference rate such as London inter-bank

    offered rate Euro Libor/Euribor (6 months).

    The lending rate to the exporters should not exceed 75 basis point over

    Libor/Euribor, excluding withholding tax.

    In fact, excess dollar inflows are increasingly becoming a problem to manage as

    with each dollar sucked out of the market, additional rupee funds is being added

    to the liquidity-flush system.

    In addition to PCFC, under the existing norm, banks may arrange for 'lines of

    credit' from abroad and also negotiate lines of credit with overseas banks for

    granting PCFC to exporters without the prior approval of RBI, provided the rate

    of interest on the line of credit does not exceed 75 basis point over six months

    Libor/Euro.

    1. PRE SHIPMENT FINANCE

    Pre Shipment Finance is issued by a financial institution when the seller wants the

    payment of the goods before shipment. The main objectives behind pre shipment finance

    or pre export finance is to enable exporter to:

    Procure raw materials.

    Carry out manufacturing process.

    Provide a secure warehouse for goods and raw materials.

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    Process and pack the goods.

    Ship the goods to the buyers.

    Meet other financial cost of the business.

    Export Duty or any other tax.

    Freight and insurance charges

    TYPES OF PRE SHIPMENT FINANCE:

    Packing Credit

    Advance against Cheques/Draft etc. representing Advance Payments.

    Pre shipment finance is extended in the following forms:

    Packing Credit in Indian Rupee

    Packing Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC)

    Pre-shipment Credit in Foreign Currency (PCFC)

    Authorized dealers are permitted to extend Pre shipment Credit in Foreign Currency

    (PCFC) with an objective of making the credit available to the exporters at internationally

    competitive price. This is considered as an added advantage under which credit is

    provided in foreign currency in order to facilitate the purchase of raw material after

    fulfilling the basic export orders. The rate of interest on PCFC is linked to London

    Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). According to guidelines, the final cost of exporter

    must not exceed 200 bps over 6 month LIBOR, excluding the tax. The exporter has

    freedom to avail PCFC in convertible currencies like USD, Pound Sterling, Euro, Yen

    etc. However, the risk associated with the cross currency transaction is that of the

    exporter. The sources of funds for the banks for extending PCFC facility include the

    Foreign Currency balances available with the bank are

    Exchange, Earner Foreign Currency Account (EEFC),

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    Resident Foreign Currency Accounts (RFC)

    Foreign Currency (Non-Resident) Accounts.

    Banks are also permitted to utilize the foreign currency balances available under Escrow

    account and Exporters Foreign Currency accounts. It ensures that the requirement of

    funds by the account holders for permissible transactions is met. But the limit prescribed

    for maintaining maximum balance in the account is not exceeded. In addition, banks may

    arrange for borrowings from abroad. Banks may negotiate terms of credit with overseas

    bank for the purpose of grant of PCFC to exporters, without the prior approval of RBI,

    provided the rate of interest on borrowing does not exceed 0.75% over 6 month LIBOR.

    STAGES OF PRE SHIPMENT FINANCE

    Appraisal and Sanction of Limits

    Before making any allowance for Credit facilities banks need to check the different

    aspects like product profile, political and economic details about country. Apart from

    these things, the bank also looks in to the status report of the prospective buyer, with

    whom the exporter proposes to do the business. To check all these information, bankscan seek the help of institution like ECGC or International consulting agencies like Dun

    and Brad street etc. The Bank extended the packing credit facilities after ensuring the

    following:

    The exporter is a regular customer, a bona fide exporter and has a goods standing

    in the market.

    Whether the exporter has the necessary license and quota permit (as mentioned

    earlier) or not.

    Whether the country with which the exporter wants to deal is under the list of

    Restricted Cover Countries (RCC) or not.

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    Disbursement of Packing Credit Advance

    Once the proper sanctioning of the documents is done, bank ensures whether exporter has

    executed the list of documents mentioned earlier or not. Disbursement is normally

    allowed when all the documents are properly executed. Sometimes an exporter is not

    able to produce the export order at time of availing packing credit. So, in these cases, the

    bank provides a special packing credit facility and is known as Running Account

    Packing.

    Before disbursing the bank specifically check for the following particulars in the

    submitted documents:

    a. Name of buyer

    b. Commodity to be exported

    c. Quantity

    d. Value (either CIF or FOB)

    e. Last date of shipment / negotiation.

    f. Any other terms to be complied with

    Follow up of Packing Credit Advance

    Exporter needs to submit stock statement giving all the necessary information about the

    stocks. It is then used by the banks as a guarantee for securing the packing credit in

    advance. Bank also decides the rate of submission of this stock.

    Apart from this, authorized dealers (banks) also physically inspect the stock at regular

    intervals.

    Liquidation of Packing Credit Advance

    Packing Credit Advance needs be liquidated out of as the export proceeds of the

    relevant shipment, thereby converting pre shipment credit into post shipment credit. This

    liquidation can also be done by the payment receivable from the Government of India and

    includes the duty drawback, payment from the Market Development Fund (MDF) of the

    Central Government or from any other relevant source. In case if the export does not

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    take place then the entire advance can also be recovered at a certain interest rate. RBI has

    allowed some flexibility in to this regulation under which substitution of commodity or

    buyer can be allowed by a bank without any reference to RBI. Hence in effect the

    packing credit advance may be repaid by proceeds from export of the same or another

    commodity to the same or another buyer. However, bank need to ensure that the

    substitution is commercially necessary and unavoidable.

    Overdue Packing

    Bank considers a packing credit as an overdue, if the borrower fails to liquidate the

    packing credit on the due date. And, if the condition persists then the bank takes the

    necessary step to recover its dues as per normal recovery procedure.

    Document to be submitted to the bank for sanction of limits:

    Credit Monitoring Arrangement (CMA)

    Monthly stock statement

    Half yearly statement

    Audited balance sheet

    Funds flow statement

    Credit Monetary Arrangement:

    It is nothing but the bank financing for working capital. It was earlier known as Credit

    Authorization Scheme. RBI prescribed certain forms to be filled for applying that is

    called as CMA Data Base. It is done for arranging working capital finance information

    about income, expenses, assets and liabilities.

    2. POST SHIPMENT FINANCE:

    Post Shipment Finance is a kind of loan provided by a financial institution to an exporter

    or seller against a shipment that has already been made. This type of export finance is

    granted from the date of extending the credit after shipment of the goods to the

    realization date of the exporter proceeds. Exporters dont wait for the importer to deposit

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    the funds.

    TYPES OF POST SHIPMENT FINANCE:

    Export Bills purchased/discounted.

    Export Bills negotiated

    Export Bills Purchased/ Discounted (DP & DA Bills):

    Export bills (Non L/C Bills) is used in terms of sale contract/ order may be discounted or

    purchased by the banks. It is used in indisputable international trade transactions and the

    proper limit has to be sanctioned to the exporter for purchase of export bill facility.

    Export Bills Negotiated (Bill under L/C):

    The risk of payment is less under the LC, as the issuing bank makes sure the payment.

    The risk is further reduced, if a bank guarantees the payments by confirming the LC.

    Because of the inborn security available in this method, banks often become ready to

    extend the finance against bills under LC. However, this arises two major risk factors for

    the banks:

    The risk of non performance by the exporter, when he is unable to meet his terms

    and conditions. In this case, the issuing banks do not honor the letter of credit.

    The bank also faces the documentary risk where the issuing bank refuses to honor

    its commitment. So, it is important for the negotiating bank, and the lending bank

    to properly check all the necessary documents before submission.

    POST SHIPMENT CREDIT

    Post shipment credit is required to bridge the gap between the time of shipment of goods

    and the actual payment received. Post shipment credit is provided against the security of

    approved shipping documents submitted against letter of credit or otherwise.

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    Post shipment loans normally are of three types:

    Short term: short term period is normally for six months and is provided by

    commercial banks.

    Medium Term: medium term period is up to five years, loan is provided by the

    Commercial banks in collaboration with export import banks.

    Long Term: loans are provided for the purchase of capital goods or turnkey

    projects. Period of credit is normally more than five years.

    Banks enjoy certain benefits for advancing loans to the exporter:

    Refinance by export and import bank or by RBI at a given rate of interest.

    Guarantee provided by the ECGC or a substantial part of risk is covered by

    ECGC.

    3.2 IMPORT

    Basic concepts relating to foreign trade in India:

    As already mentioned, Orient Craft Ltd. is in the business of manufacturing garments for

    exports. We manufacture a wide assortment of garments to suit all customer profiles,

    viz., men, women and children. We also make garments to suit all usage types like

    sportswear, casual wear, and formal wear and so on.

    Understanding the garment manufacture process:

    The first step is the order procurement. OCL has earned for itself an extremely

    respectable reputation in the international market. This means that even in a highlycompetitive industry, OCL is in a commanding position as regards the procurement of

    orders. Because of its strong bargaining position, OCL never has to go out and hunt for

    orders; rather they are in the enviable position of being overbooked.

    Thus, the manufacturing process kicks off once the order has been accepted by OCL.

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    A L/C is simply a proof of the credit-worthiness of the importer. It is issued by the

    importers bank on the strength of the amount deposited by the importer with the bank or

    on the basis of the accounts of the importer with the bank.

    The following figure shows how the flow of funds moves from the importer (OCL) to the

    supplier:

    Requesting the bank to issue

    The first step here is to send a request to the bank asking them to issue a L/C in favor of

    the specified supplier.

    This would typically include:

    a. Amount of the L/C

    b. Name and address of the beneficiary.

    c. Import covered under [the sections or acts of the Import Export Policy pertaining to

    the transaction.

    In addition to the above specified items, OCL will also at this stage, undertake to submit

    the relevant Bill of Entry to the bank upon successful completion of the transaction.

    Step 3: Bank issues L/C

    The bank with which the L/C has been raised next sends this L/C across to the

    beneficiary bank. The most popular means of this transfer is SWIFT, a method similar in

    function to the TELEX of old days.

    Supplier, in say,

    ItalyOCL, New Delhi

    Bank, Italy

    branch

    XYZ Bank, New

    Delhi Branch

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    Risks in Documentary Collections

    For the Exporter

    If it is a sight draft, the exporter will reduce the risk of non-payment but will not

    eliminate it totally since the importer may not be in a position to pay for the goods or may

    not be able to procure sufficient foreign exchange to make the payment. In this case the

    exporter may be forced to either call back the goods or negotiate sale to some other

    interested party, which may be at a reduced rate.

    In the case of term draft, the risk to the exporter is higher since the foreign buyer will

    take possession of the goods and may not pay at due date, forcing therefore the exporter

    to try and collect payment from the foreign buyer in the foreign buyer's home country.

    The Importer

    The importer faces the risk of paying for goods of sub-standard quality or even with

    shortages. In such a circumstance, it would take some time to get refunds from the

    exporter. It could also happen that the exporter refuses to make refunds, leading the

    importer to lengthy legal proceedings.

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    CONCLUSIONS

    It is evident that documentation is a detailed process which is crucial to the

    working of an export house.

    The documentation also depends on the terms and requirements of the exporter as

    well as the importer.

    The authenticity of the documents is instrumental since without that the

    documents will stand useless.

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    BIBLIOGRAPHY

    INTERNET:

    http://www.eximguru.com/exim/guides/export-

    finance/ch_8_bank_guarantees.aspx

    http://apparel.indiamart.com/lib/garments/indian07251998.html

    http://www.teonline.com/apparel-garments/industry-overview.html

    http://apparel.indiamart.com/

    http://www.india-exports.com/apparel.html

    http://apparel.indiamart.com/lib/garments/indian07251998.html

    http://www.cygnusindia.com/Industry%20InsightApparel%20Retailing%20n%20India-Executive%20Summary%20&%20TOC-March%202004_.pdf

    http://hotdocs.usitc.gov/docs/pubs/research_working_papers/PUB3401.PDF

    www.google.com

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    http://www.eximguru.com/exim/guides/export-finance/ch_8_bank_guarantees.aspxhttp://www.eximguru.com/exim/guides/export-finance/ch_8_bank_guarantees.aspxhttp://www.eximguru.com/exim/guides/export-finance/ch_8_bank_guarantees.aspxhttp://apparel.indiamart.com/lib/garments/indian07251998.htmlhttp://www.teonline.com/apparel-garments/industry-overview.htmlhttp://apparel.indiamart.com/http://www.india-exports.com/apparel.htmlhttp://apparel.indiamart.com/lib/garments/indian07251998.htmlhttp://www.cygnusindia.com/Industry%20InsightApparel%20Retailing%20%20n%20India-Executive%20Summary%20&%20TOC-March%202004_.pdfhttp://www.cygnusindia.com/Industry%20InsightApparel%20Retailing%20%20n%20India-Executive%20Summary%20&%20TOC-March%202004_.pdfhttp://hotdocs.usitc.gov/docs/pubs/research_working_papers/PUB3401.PDFhttp://www.google.com/http://www.google.com/http://hotdocs.usitc.gov/docs/pubs/research_working_papers/PUB3401.PDFhttp://hotdocs.usitc.gov/docs/pubs/research_working_papers/PUB3401.PDFhttp://www.cygnusindia.com/Industry%20InsightApparel%20Retailing%20%20n%20India-Executive%20Summary%20&%20TOC-March%202004_.pdfhttp://www.cygnusindia.com/Industry%20InsightApparel%20Retailing%20%20n%20India-Executive%20Summary%20&%20TOC-March%202004_.pdfhttp://www.cygnusindia.com/Industry%20InsightApparel%20Retailing%20%20n%20India-Executive%20Summary%20&%20TOC-March%202004_.pdfhttp://www.cygnusindia.com/Industry%20InsightApparel%20Retailing%20%20n%20India-Executive%20Summary%20&%20TOC-March%202004_.pdfhttp://www.cygnusindia.com/Industry%20InsightApparel%20Retailing%20%20n%20India-Executive%20Summary%20&%20TOC-March%202004_.pdfhttp://apparel.indiamart.com/lib/garments/indian07251998.htmlhttp://apparel.indiamart.com/lib/garments/indian07251998.htmlhttp://www.india-exports.com/apparel.htmlhttp://apparel.indiamart.com/http://www.teonline.com/apparel-garments/industry-overview.htmlhttp://www.teonline.com/apparel-garments/industry-overview.htmlhttp://apparel.indiamart.com/lib/garments/indian07251998.htmlhttp://apparel.indiamart.com/lib/garments/indian07251998.htmlhttp://www.eximguru.com/exim/guides/export-finance/ch_8_bank_guarantees.aspxhttp://www.eximguru.com/exim/guides/export-finance/ch_8_bank_guarantees.aspx
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    IMPORTER EXPORTER CODE

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    REGISTRATION -CUM -MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE

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    COMMERCIAL INVOICE

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    INVOICE

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    PACKING LIST

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    SHIPMENT INSPECTION REPORT

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    CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

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