The Shipping Bill is the primary customs document required to export goods from India. Here is everything a handicraft vendor or B2B buyer needs to know before their first international shipment.

A Certificate of Origin proves your goods were made in India — and can save your international buyer thousands in import duties under Free Trade Agreements. Here is everything you need to know.

The commercial invoice is the single most important document in any export transaction. A correctly structured invoice speeds up customs clearance and protects both exporter and buyer. Here is exactly what it must contain.

FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP — Incoterms determine who pays freight, who arranges insurance, and at what point risk transfers from seller to buyer. Choosing the wrong one can cost thousands of dollars.

Exports from India are zero-rated under GST — meaning you should not pay IGST on exported goods. But if you do, you are entitled to a full refund. Here is how the system works and how to ensure you receive every rupee back.

A Letter of Credit is the gold standard of payment security in international trade. For large handicraft orders from new buyers in unfamiliar markets, an LC guarantees payment as long as you submit the right documents. Here is how it works.