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Notes Unit 13: Export Documentation

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
13.1 Significance of Export Documentation

13.1.1 Statutory Control
13.1.2 Function of Export Documentation
13.2 Declaration Forms
13.2.1 Disposal of Export Documentation Form
13.3 Major Documents
13.3.1 Documents for Transportation of Goods

13.3.2 Documents for Customs Clearance of Goods
13.3.3 Other Documents
13.3.4 Export Assistance Documents
13.4 Export Documentation Requirements in India
13.5 Summary
13.6 Keywords
13.7 Review Questions

13.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
Explain the significance of export documentation
Describe the declaration form
Discuss the major documents
Elaborate export documentation requirements in India

Introduction

Documentation is an important part of import procedures. It plays an important role right from
the beginning when an exporter gets an order from a buyer to the final stage to seek export
incentives offered by the government. Documentation facilitates smooth flow of physical goods
and payments thereof across national frontiers at every stage during the export operations.
A number of documents are required. Documentation serves two required purposed namely
(a) regulation of trade and (b) facilitation of export operations.

13.1 Significance of Export Documentation

In International trade, export documentation facilitates the flow of goods and payments across
national boundaries. The significance of documentation lies in its nature and purpose they serve.

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