01 / CHAPTER
Before Your First Shipment
IEC, GST, LUT, AD Code, RCMC — in order.
STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING MANUAL
Don't learn exporting after a mistake.
A practical, ordered guide to taking your first product from an Indian factory to a paid overseas shipment — registrations, documents, costing, logistics and payment.
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10 Chapters
Real-world examples
Checklists included
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10 COMPLETECHAPTERS
1 MASTER CHECKLISTPLUS DOCUMENT CHECKLISTS
1 EPC DIRECTORY& GLOSSARY INCLUDED
ONE-TIMENO SUBSCRIPTION
THE PROBLEM
Your first export shouldn't be a guessing game.
When you don't know the sequence, mistakes in documentation, Incoterms, costing or payment terms can create delays, unexpected costs and avoidable problems.
Without a structured process
Wasting weeks on trial-and-error registrations
Losing money on hidden freight and bank charges
Getting stuck with non-paying or fraudulent buyers
Missing critical incentive claims like RoDTEP
With the handbook
Follow a clear order for the key registrations and pre-shipment steps
Use the full cost ladder to quote profitably
Verify buyers and choose safe payment terms
Understand the documents and schemes relevant to your shipment
THE BIG DIFFERENCE
You don't need another theory book.
You need a roadmap.
Exporting is not just about finding a buyer. It's about executing the process correctly.
Random online information
Scattered YouTube videos
Conflicting advice on forums
Outdated fee and form details
Export-Import Handbook
Sequenced registration steps
Realistic cost breakdowns
Buyer verification checklists
Incoterms and payment risk guide
Document-by-document instructions
Product-specific compliance notes
The handbook gives you a structured starting point. Always confirm current fees and forms on official portals before filing.
SEE THE SYSTEM
Your first export, broken down step by step.
The handbook gives you a clear sequence from setting up your export operation to getting paid.
01
REGISTERIEC, GST, LUT, AD Code
02
VERIFYFind and check buyers
03
QUOTEIncoterms & costing
04
DOCUMENTInvoice, packing list, shipping bill
05
SHIPLogistics & customs clearance
06
GET PAIDeBRC, RoDTEP, GST refund
THE PRODUCT
This isn't just a PDF. It's a working manual.
You get a structured guide, real-world examples, and printable checklists designed to give you clarity instead of confusion.
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Everything you need to understand the export process.
02 / CHAPTER
Finding Buyers
Where genuine buyers come from and how to verify them.
03 / CHAPTER
Incoterms 2020
Which terms to use, which to avoid, and why.
04 / CHAPTER
Costing & Pricing
The full cost ladder and where beginners underestimate.
05 / CHAPTER
Payment Terms
Advance, LC, DP, DA — ranked by risk to you.
06 / CHAPTER
Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, B/L.
07 / CHAPTER
Logistics
Freight forwarder vs CHA, FCL vs LCL, port procedure.
08 / CHAPTER
Getting Paid
eBRC, FIRC, GST refunds, and record-keeping.
09 / CHAPTER
Product-Specific Notes
Textiles, spices, handicrafts, engineering, pharma.
10 / CHAPTER
Appendix
Master checklist, LC discrepancy list, EPC directory, glossary.
Also included: First Shipment Master Checklist · LC Discrepancy Checklist · Export Promotion Council Directory · Glossary of Terms.
THE REAL VALUE
You're not paying for a PDF.
You're paying for the shortcut: a structured starting point instead of piecing your first export together from scattered information.
Avoid costly mistakes
Don't learn Incoterms or LC rules after losing money.
Save weeks of research
Get the sequence right the first time.
Quote with confidence
Know your full costs before you commit.
Understand your entitlements
Learn how RoDTEP and duty drawback work.
WHO IT'S FOR
Built for Indian businesses taking their first step into global markets.
01First-time exporters
02Small manufacturers & MSMEs
03Wholesalers & traders
04Handicraft businesses
05Agri & food producers
06Indian businesses preparing their first overseas order
BEFORE YOU BUY
Know exactly what you're getting.
This is an educational reference manual, not a done-for-you export service. You still need to confirm current rules and fees on official portals.
What you need:
A desire to learn the export process step-by-step. No prior experience required. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific shipment.
Not legal adviceEducational reference only.
Not a done-for-you serviceYou execute the steps.
Not a live portalConfirm current fees on official sites.
THE HANDBOOK
Stop guessing. Start exporting with confidence.
10 chaptersReal examplesChecklistsBeginner friendlyInstant download
FAQ
Questions before you start?
You receive a comprehensive digital handbook covering 10 chapters: Before Your First Shipment, Finding Buyers, Incoterms, Costing, Payment Terms, Documentation, Logistics, Getting Paid, Product-Specific Notes, and an Appendix with checklists and a glossary.
No. It is an educational reference manual. You still need to execute the steps, confirm current fees and forms on official portals, and consult a professional for your specific shipment.
No. The handbook is written specifically for first-time Indian exporters and explains everything in order, from IEC registration to getting paid.
The handbook reflects the position at the time of writing and points you to official portals (DGFT, CBIC, GST, RBI) to confirm current fees and procedures. Export rules change frequently, so always verify on the official portal before filing.
Chapter 9 covers product-specific notes for Textiles, Spices & Agri, Handicrafts, Engineering Goods, and Pharmaceuticals. For other products, the handbook points you to the right authority to confirm requirements.
Yes, the handbook explains that RoDTEP and Duty Drawback cover different cost components and are designed to be claimed together on the same shipment, provided the same duty component is not counted under both.
It covers 100% advance, confirmed and unconfirmed LCs, DP, DA, and open account — ranked by risk to you as the exporter, with advice on what to negotiate on a first order.
Yes. The Appendix includes a First Shipment Master Checklist designed to be printed and ticked off shipment by shipment, plus an LC Discrepancy Checklist and a Document Checklist by shipment type.
Refunds are handled in accordance with the store's published refund policy. As a digital product with instant access, please review the product details and FAQ carefully before purchasing, and refer to the store's terms page for the current policy.
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