Export Guides
Comprehensive, data-driven guides to help Indian MSMEs navigate international trade. Written by our research team and backed by real trade data.
63 guides published
Product Export Guides
Step-by-step guides on how to export specific products from India
How to Export Ayurvedic and Herbal Products from India
Complete guide to exporting ayurvedic and herbal products from India. HS codes 1211 and 3003, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and market access for Indian herbal exporters.
How to Export Toys from India
Complete guide to exporting toys and games from India. BIS certification, international safety standards, HS codes, packaging requirements, and market opportunities.
How to Export Furniture from India
Complete guide to exporting furniture from India. HS codes 9401-9404, wood treatment, FSC certification, manufacturing clusters, and export logistics.
How to Export Surgical Instruments from India
Complete guide to exporting surgical and medical instruments from India. FDA registration, EU MDR, ISO 13485, HS code 9018, and quality certifications.
How to Export Carpets and Rugs from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting carpets and rugs from India. Covers HS codes (5701-5705), CEPC membership, top markets (USA $1.1B, Germany, UK), hand-knotted vs tufted, GI tags, and azo dye compliance.
How to Export Cashew Nuts from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting cashew nuts from India. Covers HS codes (080131, 080132), CEPCI membership, top markets (UAE $109M, Vietnam, Japan), grading standards, aflatoxin compliance, and pricing.
How to Export Essential Oils from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting essential oils from India. Covers HS code 3301, top markets (USA $314M, China, France), menthol/peppermint oil, GC-MS testing, IFRA compliance, and organic certification.
How to Export Granite and Natural Stone from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting granite and natural stone from India. Covers HS codes (2515, 6802), top markets (USA $320M, Vietnam, UK), CE marking, polished slabs vs tiles, and logistics for heavy cargo.
How to Export Honey from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting honey from India. Covers HS code 0409, top markets (USA $162M, UAE), antibiotic residue compliance, C4 sugar testing, NMR authenticity, and FSSAI/EIC requirements.
How to Export Jute Products from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting jute products from India. Covers HS codes (5303, 6305), top markets (USA $279M, Spain, UK), FIBC standards, JBO compliance, eco-certifications, and diversified jute products.
How to Export Dairy Products from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting dairy products from India. Covers HS codes (0401-0406), ghee exports ($380M), top markets (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain), halal certification, aflatoxin M1 compliance, and A2 ghee.
How to Export Fruits and Vegetables from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting fruits and vegetables from India. Covers HS codes (0709, 0710, 0804), phytosanitary requirements, top markets (UAE, UK, USA), cold chain, APEDA registration, and FOB pricing.
How to Export Engineering Goods from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting engineering goods (steel structures, valves, pipes) from India. Covers HS codes (7304-7308, 8481), top markets (USA $1.7B, UAE), ISO certifications, and pricing strategy.
How to Export Chemicals from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting chemicals from India. Covers HS codes (2901-2942), REACH compliance, GHS labelling, top markets (USA $2.3B, China), DG shipping, and API/intermediate exports.
How to Export Tea from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting tea from India. Covers HS codes (0902), Tea Board registration, top markets (UAE, Iraq, Russia, USA), quality standards, Darjeeling GI, pesticide compliance, and FOB pricing.
How to Export Leather and Leather Goods from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting leather goods from India. Covers HS codes (41xx, 42xx), CLE membership, top markets (USA, Germany, UK), REACH compliance, LWG certification, and pricing strategy.
How to Export Gems and Jewellery from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting gems and jewellery from India. Covers HS codes (71xx), GJEPC registration, Kimberley Process, top markets (USA $9.2B, UAE $7.5B), diamond grading, and gold export norms.
How to Export Auto Parts from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting auto parts from India. Covers HS code 8708, IATF 16949 certification, top markets (USA $1.7B, Mexico, Turkey), PPAP, OEM vs aftermarket, and pricing strategy.
How to Export Handicrafts from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting handicrafts from India. Covers HS codes (4420, 6913, 9703), EPCH membership, top markets (USA, Germany, UK), GI tags, packaging for fragile items, and IHGF trade fair.
How to Export Organic Food from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting organic food from India. Covers NPOP/NOP certification, HS codes (0904-0910), top markets (China, USA, UAE), organic premiums, pesticide compliance, and ETO risks.
How to Export Marine Products from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting marine products from India. Covers HS codes (0306, 0307), MPEDA registration, frozen shrimp ($4.5B), top markets (USA, China, Japan), antibiotic compliance, and cold chain.
How to Export Coffee from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting coffee from India. Covers HS codes (0901), Coffee Board registration, top markets (Italy, Germany, Belgium), Arabica vs Robusta, Monsooned Malabar, and organic certification.
Product Export Guides
Step-by-step guides on how to export specific products from India
How to Export Pharmaceuticals from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting pharmaceuticals from India. FDA approval, WHO GMP certification, CDSCO requirements, top markets, HS codes 3003-3004, and regulatory pathway.
How to Export Textiles from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting textiles and apparel from India. HS chapters 52, 61-63, top markets, quality certifications, PLI scheme, duty benefits, and logistics.
How to Export Spices from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting spices from India. HS codes 0904-0910, Spices Board registration, FSSAI requirements, quality standards, top markets, and step-by-step process.
How to Export Rice from India — Complete Guide
Complete guide to exporting rice from India. HS codes, APEDA registration, documentation, top markets, packaging requirements, pricing, and step-by-step process for Indian MSME rice exporters.
Country Export Guides
Complete guides to exporting from India to specific countries
How to Export to Canada from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Canada. Bilingual labelling, CBSA procedures, CFIA food rules, shipping routes, and top export products.
How to Export to France from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to France. EU regulations, CE marking, REACH compliance, shipping routes, and top export products.
How to Export to Italy from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Italy. EU compliance, Italian customs, steel and spice demand, shipping routes, and top export products.
How to Export to Bangladesh from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Bangladesh. Border trade, SAFTA preferences, LC requirements, cotton exports, and top products.
How to Export to Vietnam from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Vietnam. ASEAN FTA benefits, MARD food rules, China+1 opportunities, and top export products.
How to Export to Turkey from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Turkey. EU customs union, anti-dumping risks, TSE certification, and top export products.
How to Export to South Africa from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to South Africa. SACU gateway, AfCFTA, NRCS standards, B-BBEE, and top export products.
How to Export to Brazil from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Brazil. Mercosur tariffs, ANVISA, INMETRO certification, tax complexity, and top export products.
How to Export to Kenya from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Kenya. EAC gateway, AfCFTA, PVoC requirements, Mombasa port, and top export products.
How to Export to South Korea from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to South Korea. CEPA benefits, KFDA requirements, KC certification, shipping routes, and top export products.
How to Export to Japan from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Japan. India-Japan CEPA, JIS/JAS standards, quality requirements, and trading house partnerships.
How to Export to Germany from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Germany. EU regulations, CE marking, REACH compliance, GSP tariffs, logistics, and market entry strategies.
How to Export to Saudi Arabia from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Saudi Arabia. SABER certification, SFDA requirements, halal compliance, Vision 2030 opportunities, and trade logistics.
How to Export to the Netherlands from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to the Netherlands. Rotterdam port logistics, EU regulations, GSP preferences, and market entry strategies.
How to Export to Singapore from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Singapore. CECA trade agreement, SFA regulations, re-export hub strategy, and ASEAN market access.
How to Export to Australia from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to Australia. AI-ECTA trade agreement, biosecurity requirements, TGA registration, and tariff preferences.
How to Export to China from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to China. GACC registration, CCC certification, GB standards, customs procedures, and market opportunities.
Country Export Guides
Complete guides to exporting from India to specific countries
Complete Guide to Exporting to the UK from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to the United Kingdom. Post-Brexit regulations, UKCA marking, India-UK FTA status, DCTS preferences, top products, and logistics.
Complete Guide to Exporting to the UAE from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to the UAE. India-UAE CEPA benefits, Dubai free zones, halal requirements, top products, logistics, and re-export opportunities.
Complete Guide to Exporting to the USA from India
Complete guide to exporting from India to the United States. FDA requirements, CPSC compliance, tariffs, logistics, payment terms, and top product categories.
Export Process Guides
Master export procedures, documentation, and compliance
Export Shipping and Freight — FCL, LCL, Air Freight, and Cost Guide
Complete guide to export shipping: FCL vs LCL, air freight, container types, freight costs, port procedures, and choosing a freight forwarder.
APEDA Registration — Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Exporters
Complete guide to APEDA registration for food and agricultural exporters. Step-by-step process, documents, RCMC, financial assistance schemes.
How to Calculate Export Pricing — FOB and CIF Costing Guide
Step-by-step guide to calculating FOB and CIF export prices. Sample costing sheet, margin calculation, currency hedging, and common pricing mistakes.
Letter of Credit in Exports — Complete Guide for Indian Exporters
Complete guide to Letters of Credit for Indian exporters. LC types, process flow, required documents, common discrepancies, and practical tips.
How to Claim Duty Drawback on Exports — Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to claiming duty drawback on exports. AIR vs brand rate, ICEGATE process, Section 74 and 75, timeline, and common mistakes.
GST on Exports — Zero-Rated Supply, IGST Refund, and LUT Guide
Complete guide to GST on exports. Zero-rated supply, IGST refund process, LUT filing, ITC refund, and common mistakes for Indian exporters.
How to Register on DGFT — Complete Guide to the DGFT Portal
Step-by-step guide to DGFT registration. Portal navigation, IEC, RCMC, Advance Authorisation, EPCG scheme, and key services for exporters.
RoDTEP and Export Incentives — Complete Guide for Indian Exporters
Complete guide to RoDTEP, RoSCTL, duty drawback, and other export incentives. How to claim, rates, e-scrip management, and common mistakes.
Export Quality Standards — ISO, FSSAI, BIS, CE Marking, and FDA Guide
Guide to export quality standards: ISO 9001, FSSAI, BIS, EU CE marking, US FDA, REACH, and destination-country requirements for Indian exporters.
Export Insurance and ECGC — Protecting Your Export Business
Complete guide to export insurance and ECGC. Marine cargo insurance, export credit insurance, policy types, claims process, and practical steps.
How to Create an Export Product Catalogue That Wins International Buyers
Practical guide to creating export product catalogues. Design tips, photography, pricing display, digital vs print, and distribution strategies.
How to Find International Buyers for Your Export Business
Practical guide to finding international buyers: trade shows, B2B portals, embassies, digital marketing, EPCs, and direct outreach methods for Indian exporters.
Understanding Incoterms — A Complete Guide for Indian Exporters
Complete guide to Incoterms 2020 for Indian exporters. EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP explained with examples, risk transfer tables, and pricing impact.
How to Get a Certificate of Origin — Complete Guide for Exporters
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a Certificate of Origin. Preferential vs non-preferential CoO, issuing authorities, DGFT process, and Rules of Origin.
Export Process Guides
Master export procedures, documentation, and compliance
Complete Guide to Export Documentation
Every document you need for exporting from India. Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin, shipping bill, phytosanitary certificate, and LC documentation explained.
How to Read and Use HS Codes for Export
Learn how HS codes work for international trade. Understanding the 2, 4, 6, and 8-digit structure, how to find your product code, common mistakes, and using HS codes for FTA benefits.
How to Get an IEC (Import Export Code) — Step by Step Guide
Step-by-step guide to getting an Import Export Code (IEC) from DGFT. Documents required, online application process, fees, timelines, and what to do after getting your IEC.
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