The exportation of Indian spices is currently on the rise.
According to Sailaja Gudivada, contributor to TheEpicenter.com, authentic Indian curry is one of the world's fastest growing ethnic food trends. The exportation of Indian spices has been experiencing substantial growth over the last decade and is continuing to rise. To contribute to this growing industry, exporting rural Indian spices can be a difficult process that requires several pieces of documentation.
Instructions
1. Take your spice products to the Export Inspection Agency to obtain a Quality Control Inspection Certificate. Alternatively, invite an Export Inspection Agency agent to visit your production facilities.
2. Obtain a Shipping Bill or Bill of Export from the Customs Authority, and fill it out. Obtain and fill out a Goods Receipt form. The GR form can be obtained at any exporting agency, or government office. Photocopy both forms for your own records.
3. Create four copies of the packing lists, disclosing the content and quantity; as well as the net and gross weight of the products to be exported.
4. Create four copies of invoices disclosing all relevant purchasing information such as: quantity of merchandise, number of packages, unit rate, value, and accurate full description of goods.
5. Prepare a copy of the purchasing contract or purchase order, to authenticate the exportation of your goods. Prepare both duplicate and original copies of the AR4 form and invoices, showing the exchange of money for goods.
6. Present all the prepared documents and goods to the shipping agency of your choice to export your rural Indian spices.
