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Anti-dumping duty is a special tariff that India imposes on underpriced imports when foreign exporters sell goods in India below their fair value, hurting domestic producers. It is calculated separately from normal customs duty and is targeted at specific products, exporters, and countries rather than applied across the board. What Is Anti-Dumping Duty? Anti-dumping duty (ADD) is a protectionist tariff imposed by a country on imports that are sold at a price below their fair market value in t
Customs duty in India is always calculated on the assessable value, which is effectively the CIF value of the goods at the Indian port of import. If an importer misunderstands how to move from FOB to CIF and then to assessable value, they either overpay duty or face valuation disputes and penalties. This guide explains assessable value, CIF vs FOB, conversion rules, duty calculation steps, Rule 10 additions, and common valuation mistakes in a practical way for importers, customs brokers, and log
Customs clearance for imports in India is the process of getting your goods legally approved by Indian Customs so they can enter the country, after you submit documents, pay duties, and meet all regulations. It is very crucial to keep your shipments moving on time and to protect your profits, when done wrong, it leads to delays, penalties, and unhappy customers. Why Customs Clearance is so Crucial for Indian Importers For any Indian importer, D2C brand, or manufacturer, customs clearance is t
Starting an import-export business in India in 2026 means tapping into a huge global demand while leveraging India’s strong manufacturing base and digital payment ecosystem. With IEC registration now fully online, smarter export finance schemes, and RBI-licensed cross-border platforms, it’s far easier to begin if you follow the right steps and avoid common mistakes. Introduction If you’ve ever thought, “I want to sell to the world, but I don’t know where to start,” this guide is for you. In 2
A global virtual bank account gives your business a local bank account number in the US (ACH routing), UK (sort code), or Europe (IBAN) without opening a physical account in that country. Your international clients pay you like a local transfer. Funds convert and settle into your Indian bank account within 1-2 days, saving 50-75% on fees vs traditional SWIFT wires. What Is a Global Virtual Bank Account? A global virtual bank account is a fully digital bank account in a foreign currency (USD,

India’s fashion accessories market is already worth around US$17.5 billion in 2025 and is growing at about 9.1% CAGR, projected to reach roughly US$28.6 billion by 2031. Scarves, sling bags, and wallets sit right in the sweet spot of this growth, they are impulse buys driven by Instagram trends, influencer looks, and rising disposable income among young urban women. For Chinese factories and traders in Yiwu and Guangzhou, this is a huge opportunity. China is already the world’s primary sourcing
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