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MSME Export Handholding

Pre Export Planning

Phase 2 of 6 in PORTMATRIX's MSME Export Handholding — 7 steps, from Product Selection with ITC HS Code to Connect with EPC / EDA.

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The 7 steps of pre export planning

  1. Product Selection with ITC HS Code

    Select the export product and identify its correct ITC (HS) Code for proper classification and export compliance.

  2. Checking Export Policy – Schedule 2

    Verify the product's ITC (HS) Code in DGFT Schedule 2 to determine whether its export is Free, Restricted, Prohibited, or subject to specific conditions.

  3. International Business Analytics & Market Intelligence

    Analyze global market trends, demand, competition, pricing, and buyer data to identify the most profitable export opportunities and target markets.

  4. FTA / CEPA Opportunities

    Identify Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) benefits to reduce or eliminate import duties and improve export competitiveness in eligible markets.

  5. Finding Buyers

    Identify and connect with reliable international buyers, importers, distributors, agents, and B2B platforms to generate genuine export enquiries and orders.

  6. Export Promotion Schemes (DGFT / Customs)

    Utilize eligible DGFT and Customs schemes, incentives, and duty exemptions to reduce export costs and improve international competitiveness.

    Related: Advance Authorisation Scheme, EPCG Scheme

  7. Connect with EPC / EDA

    Connect with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and Export Development Agencies (EDAs) for market support, buyer connections, trade opportunities, guidance, and export promotion services.

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