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Common Export Questions

Quick answers for exporters, beginners, and traders using Eximigo.

Export Basics

To start exporting, you need an IEC (Importer Exporter Code) from DGFT, a GST registration, and a current account in a bank authorised for forex. Once these are in place, find buyers, raise a commercial invoice, and coordinate with a freight forwarder or CHA for customs clearance.

An HS (Harmonised System) code is a 6–8 digit number used worldwide to classify traded goods. It determines the export duty, GST rate, eligibility for schemes like RoDTEP, and import duty in the buyer's country. Use the HS Code Finder to get the correct code for your product.

Most goods can be exported freely without a specific licence. You need an IEC (Importer Exporter Code) from DGFT, which is a one-time registration. Some restricted or controlled items (chemicals, dual-use technology, certain food products) require additional licences from DGFT or the relevant ministry before shipment.

Tools & Platform

Yes — every tool, guide, and template on Eximigo is completely free. No account, no login, and no payment required. Just open the tool and use it instantly.

Our calculators use the latest available duty rates and GST slabs from official CBIC and DGFT data. Results are indicative — for final clearance or compliance, always verify with a licensed CHA or the official tariff schedule. Use them to plan and estimate, not as a legal document.

Yes — all Eximigo tools are fully mobile-responsive. You can use the HS Code Finder, duty calculators, currency converter, and all other tools directly from your phone or tablet browser without installing any app.

Practical Questions

Core export documents include: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, Certificate of Origin, and GST LUT/Bond. Regulated goods (food, chemicals, textiles) may require additional certificates. Use the Export Document Checklist to generate a custom list for your shipment.

Your export profit margin = FOB selling price minus (production cost + packaging + freight + CHA charges + bank charges + export duty if any). Use the Profit Margin Calculator to factor in all costs and see your net margin instantly.

EXW (Ex Works) — buyer bears all costs from your factory gate. FOB (Free On Board) — you cover costs until goods are loaded on the vessel; the buyer pays ocean freight and insurance. CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) — you pay freight and insurance to the destination port. FOB is the most common Incoterm used for Indian exports and is the basis for customs valuation.

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