EXPORT FROM INDIA
Q. If I am moving out from India, what documents are required to ship my goods out from India? Prior to your move, please sign the SED (shippers export declarations) as provided by us, leave behind your copy of the passport and ticket. Other information such as your arrival dates at destination, contact particulars while in transit and at destination are also very helpful to the mover. Back Q. Can my goods be sent out prior to my departure from India? Yes. Back Q. Are there any restrictions on export of certain goods out of India? Yes certain goods cannot be exported from India. Items such as silverware and other precious articles need to be valued and appraised from a Government approved valuer. Parts or products of wild animals such as ivory, feathers of certain bird etc. also cannot to be exported. Indian currency also cannot be exported from India. Back Q. Can I get my duty refund if I export the same goods out of India? Yes. Any duty paid on goods at the time of import can be refunded at the time of export. In order to claim refund or drawback the customs will need to establish the identity of the goods. This can be done by verifying the make, model number, serial number etc. of the items being exported. Generally, in the case of household goods, it is very difficult to establish the identity and this proves to be a stumbling block in claiming refunds. Back Q. Do the goods have to be professionally packed or can I pack them myself? To protect the goods from the inherent transportation risks, it is always advisable that professional packers always pack your goods. Professional packers have the required materials (tissue paper, card board, corrugated roll, bubble plastic sheets, impact resistant cardboard boxes etc.), which ensure that your goods reach the destination after withstanding transportation shocks in one piece. Back Q. Do I need to insure my goods when they are being shipped out? Trucks turn over, ships sink; airplanes crash everywhere in the world once in a while. It is precisely this reason that insurance companies exist. It is said in the world that 1 in every 5 shipment undergoes a loss or claim. Though the goods may be packed well, accidents do happen and it is very wise to have them insured on a door-to-door basis from a reliable insurance company or broker. Back Q. Once the goods are packed at my house, what happens to them? After the goods are packed at your house, they are taken to our warehouse where they will be crated in to liftvans if shipped as LCL or stored in the warehouse pending customs clearance formalities. Then they will be taken to the port for customs examination. Once the goods have been inspected and allowed for export, they will be loaded into the shipping container and put on board the ship. Back Q. How long does the customs clearance procedure take? Is my presence required? Export customs clearance takes just a few hours and your presence is not required. Back Q. Do I have to pay any customs duty on my shipment when it is being exported out? No. Customs duty is not levied on export of personal effects and household goods. Back Q. Do I have to take back everything that I brought in to the country? No. Once the goods are allowed to you at the time of import (either duty free or on payment of customs duty), these need not be taken back at the time of export. These goods can be gifted, sold, or kept behind in India after your departure from the country. Back |