A Certificate of Origin for Export identifies the country where exported goods originate. Buyers, customs authorities or trade agreements may require it to verify a product’s origin. If the certificate details do not match the invoice, packing list or Shipping Bill, the exporter may face clarification requests and delays. Before applying, confirm which certificate is […]

Export General Manifest status is one of the export records exporters should check after goods leave India. If the manifest is not filed, or a Shipping Bill is not correctly reflected in the export records, it may hold up follow-up on certain export refunds. The manifest is generally filed by the carrier or the person […]

Shipping Bill Amendment may be needed when an exporter identifies an error or omission in a filed export declaration. Because Shipping Bill information is used for Customs processing and may relate to export benefits, exporters should understand what needs correction and gather the relevant records before making a request. A correction is not automatic. The […]

Export Under LUT allows eligible registered exporters to supply goods or services for export without paying Integrated GST at the time of export, subject to applicable GST rules. LUT stands for Letter of Undertaking. Before using this route, exporters should check their GST records, export documents and LUT filing status. This route is different from […]

eBRC for Exporters is an important record for connecting export transactions with payments received from overseas buyers. When export proceeds arrive, exporters need to ensure the remittance details are correctly reflected and linked to the relevant shipping bill, invoice or service export record. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an eBRC process […]

Duty Drawback on Exports can help eligible exporters recover certain customs duties under applicable rules. For businesses handling regular shipments, a claim that is delayed or lower than expected can affect cash flow and create extra follow-up work. The amount and process depend on the exported goods, the applicable rate and the conditions for the […]

Has your export been completed, but the expected RoDTEP benefit has not appeared? For exporters managing regular shipments, even a small pending amount can become significant when it affects multiple Shipping Bills. When you are investigating “RoDTEP Claim Not Received,” start by checking the claim’s progress through the Shipping Bill, export manifest and ICEGATE records. […]

Is Your Business Making the Most of Its Export Benefits? Exporting involves costs that may not always be fully offset by the tax refunds or duty benefits available to a business. The RoDTEP Scheme is intended to remit certain duties, taxes and levies on eligible exported products that are not otherwise refunded or credited. For […]

IGST Refund Not Received? A completed export does not always mean that the refund will be credited immediately. For exporters who pay IGST on eligible exports, a pending refund can tie up working capital and require follow-up. If you searched for “IGST Refund Not Received,” the cause can differ from one shipment to another. The […]

IGST Refund on Export of Goods can be an important cash-flow consideration for exporters who pay Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on eligible exports. Completing an export does not always mean that the refund will be credited immediately. Differences between GST and Customs records, pending export information or an incorrect detail may need attention […]