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A Guide to Ocean Freight from China to India

This guide will help you understand how to import goods from China to India using ocean freight, how much it costs, duties to account for, the time it takes, regulatory norms, important ports, and more.

Trade Advisory

​​LMPC Certificate: Why Do Importers Need It?

The Legal Metrology Registration Certificate, also called LMPC certificate, is mandatory for Indian importers of pre-packaged goods. Failure to register can lead to the goods being seized by customs.

Trade Advisory

Ways to Pay Your Supplier in China

To secure their payments in China and to avoid risks, importers must pick the right method of payment. Use this guide to see which mode is right for you.

Trade Guide

Best Practices To Verify China Suppliers

Supplier verification and due diligence are absolutely necessary if you’re thinking of importing from China. Follow these simple steps to keep trouble away.

Trade Advisory

How to Avoid China Supplier Scams

For importers, buying goods from China comes with benefits as well as the risk of fraud – whether it’s ending up with substandard goods or losing money to fake companies. Don’t be a victim of a scam. Follow these best practices

Trade Advisory

China Suppliers require Minimum Order Quantity

Minimum order quantity ensures that suppliers make a profit on sales while buyers get the right products for the right price. However, buyers can still negotiate a lower MOQ in China. We’ll tell you how.

Trade Advisory

Exporters Must Know About Post-Shipment Finance

Post-shipment credit is a collateral-free finance option for exporters to manage their cash flow needs as they wait to be paid. Read this guide to know about the different types of post-shipment credit available to exporters, where exporters can avail of them, and how it will help their business

Trade Guide

GST on Indian Imports: All You Need to Know

GST is an active indirect tax that replaces all other indirect taxes across India. Read about how GST impacts imports in India and how to calculate GST on your imports.

Trade Insights

Best Ways to Track Your International Cargo

Tracking your cargo as it moves from its origin to its final destination is a critical aspect of supply chain management. The article discusses the different ways by which you can track your cargo being transported by ocean and air.