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MSME Export Handholding

A six-phase process that supports exporters from business registration through to post-shipment payment realisation.

PORTMATRIX end-to-end export handholding artwork showing the six phases from business setup to post-shipment and realisation procedures

End-to-End Export Facilitation Process

Complete support across eight activities:

  • Export registration
  • Documentation
  • Buyer coordination
  • Customs clearance
  • Shipment
  • Transit
  • Insurance
  • Post-shipment payment realization

ensuring a smooth, compliant, and hassle-free export journey.

The six phases of export handholding

    1. PAN
    2. Digital Signature
    3. Company Formation
    4. GSTIN Registration
    5. Opening a Current Account with AD Bank
    6. Importer Exporter Code (IEC) Registration
    7. RCMC
    8. ICEGATE Registration
    9. Other applicable PGA Registration
    1. Product Selection with ITC HS Code
    2. Checking Export Policy – Schedule 2
    3. International Business Analytics & Market Intelligence
    4. FTA / CEPA Opportunities
    5. Finding Buyers
    6. Export Promotion Schemes (DGFT / Customs)
    7. Connect with EPC / EDA
    1. Checking of Importing Country's Regulations
    2. Payment Methodologies – LC, AP, DP, DA
    3. INCOTERMS Applicability
    4. Quotation Preparation
    5. Negotiation with the Buyer
    6. Checking Buyer Credit Status
    7. Trade Credit Insurance (ECGC)
    8. Pre & Post Shipment Finance Arrangement
    1. Non Tariff Barriers – SPS & TBT Compliance
    2. Pre-shipment Inspection Formalities
    3. Manufacture / Production / Procurement of Goods
    4. Labelling, Packaging, Packing and Marking
    5. Forex Fluctuation Mitigation
    6. Logistical Knowhow
    7. Marine Insurance
    1. Export Documentation
    2. Filing of Shipping Bill
    3. Duty Drawback Entitlement
    4. Customs Clearance & Examination
    5. Obtaining Let Export Order (LEO)
    6. Loading of Goods to the Conveyance
    7. Obtaining Shipping Bill / Bill of Export
    1. Submission of Shipping Documents to the Bank
    2. Follow up for Export Realisation
    3. Realisation of Export Proceeds
    4. e-BRC
    5. Compliance Reporting
    6. Business Growth

Frequently asked questions

What does MSME Export Handholding cover?
It is described as complete support from export registration and documentation to buyer coordination, customs clearance, shipment, transit, insurance, and post-shipment payment realization.
In what order are the six phases?
Business Setup and Registration, Pre Export Planning, Buyer Development and Commercial Negotiations, Pre Shipment Procedures, Shipment Procedures, and Post Shipment and Realisation Procedures.
Which registrations come first?
Phase 1 lists them in this order: PAN, Digital Signature, Company Formation, GSTIN, a current account with an AD bank, IEC, RCMC, ICEGATE, and other applicable PGA registrations.
How is export permission checked?
In Pre Export Planning, the product's ITC (HS) Code is verified in DGFT Schedule 2 to determine whether its export is Free, Restricted, Prohibited, or subject to specific conditions.

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