Export procedure

 The export procedure is a customs procedure (Article 4 (16) (h) Customs Code - CC).
This means that, unless other specific regulations exist for exports, the general
regulations on customs procedures also apply to the export procedure.
 The export procedure regulates the movement of Community goods out of
the customs territory, with the exception of goods placed under the
outward processing procedure or a transit procedure (Article 161 (2) CC).
 For Community goods to be released in the export procedure, the CC and
the EU CC implementing regulation do not stipulate a need for the goods
to be presented at the customs office of export. However, as the customs
office of export can only accept the export declaration once the goods
have been presented to it, goods must also be presented to the customs
office of export in the export procedure (Article 201 paragraph 1 CC
implementing regulation).
 The export procedure is basically a two stage
procedure
 The first stage involves the electronic submission (with a few exceptions)
of the export declaration at the customs office of export, where the
declaration-related formalities for the release for export must then be
fulfilled; the customs office of export then sends the customs office of exit
the export declaration information electronically (Export Control System –
ECS).
 In the second stage, the customs office of exit monitors the exit of the
goods from the Community and the results of the exit are electronically
reported back to the customs office of export, which then issues the
export notice (exit confirmation) and sends it to the declarant or expoter.
Steps for the Process of Import Procedure

The following steps can adequately explain the process of import

procedure and documentation:

1. First and foremost, before anything can enter the country, a

comprehensive list of what item is being imported and for what
purpose needs to be updated and registered. Data like this can be
obtained from trade associations and trade organisations. 
2. The EXIM Policy is then consulted by the Importer to make sure that
all rules and regulations are followed and standards are met. 
3. Then the request of the instalment of foreign cash takes place which
includes the trading of Indian Currency into foreign notes. In this
matter, The Exchange Control Department of the Reserve Bank of
India (RBI) manages foreign trade exchange in India. 
4. The importer then puts in an import request with the exporter for
the supply of merchandise. 
5. Once the payments are settled between the importer and the seller,
a letter of credit is issued to the importer. 
6. The importer arranges for the payment of the advance money on
arrival of the goods at the port. This saves the importer from the
high penalties. 
7. The overseas supplier after in-loading the merchandise on the ship
dispatches the “Shipment Advice” to the importer to give
information with respect to the shipment of goods.
8. Dock charges are also paid out by the importer once the goods are
received and all inspections are completed.

These Documentations Include

 All invoices, packing lists, certificates specifying the origins of the

product and its description, GATT declaration, IET documents and
any other document that the government specifies. 
 Catalogue, Technical Write ups – required for import of machinery
and equipment.
 Chemical Composition, Test bond required by the respective
customs – all are needed in case of Chemical Import.
 Phytosanitary Certificate with Fumigation, Certificate of Origin –
required for un-processed food, plant products, wood imprints,
fruits and seeds import.
 Test Report and Composition – for processed food product import.
 Azo Dye Inspection Certificate – in Import of Fabric.
 PLAT T essential for valuation – In case of import of Plastic Granules.
 Registered EPCG License, Panelised Undertaking by Importer, Bond
com BG Bank Covering Letter, Signature Attestation from Bank,
Copy of Board of Regulation, Particles of Memorandum, and Detail
of Previous License – Import under EPCG license.
 Form necessary from Supplier for customs duty advantage – Import
of Ceramic Tiles.
 Test Certificate – Import of Wine and Whiskey.