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MSME Export Handholding

Shipment Procedures

Phase 5 of 6 in PORTMATRIX's MSME Export Handholding — 7 steps, from Export Documentation to Obtaining Shipping Bill / Bill of Export.

PORTMATRIX branded illustration of advisers reviewing a shipment procedures checklist at a container terminal

The 7 steps of shipment procedures

  1. Export Documentation

    Prepare and verify all required export documents, such as the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, Certificate of Origin, Transport Documents, and applicable Certificates.

  2. Filing of Shipping Bill

    Submit the Shipping Bill electronically to Customs with accurate details of the exporter, goods, value, classification, scheme benefits, and supporting documents for export clearance.

  3. Duty Drawback Entitlement

    Claim eligible duty drawback benefits to obtain a refund of specified duties on inputs used in the manufacture or processing of exported goods, subject to applicable rules and rates; U/S 75 of The Customs Act, 1962.

  4. Customs Clearance & Examination

    Customs verifies the export documents, assesses the goods and compliance requirements, and conducts examination where applicable before permitting the shipment to proceed.

  5. Obtaining Let Export Order (LEO)

    Obtain the Customs Let Export Order (LEO) after successful document verification and examination, authorizing the goods to be exported.

  6. Loading of Goods to the Conveyance

    Load the cleared export goods onto the designated vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or other conveyance after obtaining the required Customs clearance and LEO.

  7. Obtaining Shipping Bill / Bill of Export

    Obtain the duly processed Shipping Bill or Bill of Export from Customs as the official record confirming the clearance and export of the goods.