-Exporter has a list of potential buyers of jute hessian bags.
1 Indian importer collects initial information about the capability of the relevant exporters and sends queries about the price of the products. 2 Exporter collects information regarding price of raw jute from the local market and costs of other materials for processing jute hessian bags for shipment and prepares a proforma invoice to inform potential importers about price and sales terms. 3 Importer reviews the quotation and determines if the quoted price and sales terms are acceptable. If the quoted price and sales terms are not acceptable, importer negotiates with the exporter. 4 If the quoted price and sales terms are acceptable, the importer confirms the purchase of goods with a purchase order. 5 Exporter acknowledges the receipt of the purchase order and sends the sales contract, in which he confirms that the jute hessian bags will be delivered according to the terms and conditions. 6 The importer signs the sales contract and sends it to the exporter.
-The sales contract is signed by both the exporter and the importer
1 Exporter sends sales contract to the importer. 2 After agreeing on the sales contract the importer submits various papers to its bank to open a CAD account. 3 The importer deposits the full payment amount with his bank. 4 Importer’s bank issues the CAD, i.e. makes payment to exporters bank. 5 Exporter’s bank receives the details of the payment via SWIFT code. 6 Importer receives the hard copy of the issuance of CAD from his bank. 7 Importer sends the hard copy to the exporter through courier service. 8 Exporter receives the hard copy of the CAD. 9 Exporter initiates the collection of CAD through submitting hard copy of the CAD, proforma invoice and sales contract to his bank 10 Exporter’s bank verifies the documents. 11 If there is any problem with the submitted papers, exporter’s bank declines to make the payment to the exporter. If there is no problem, then exporter’s bank makes the payment to the exporter. 12 Exporter receives the advance payment and start processing the shipment of goods.
-SAPTA agreement on testing requirements
-Export registration certificate has already been obtained
1 The exporter applies for oil content test of the consignment with a request letter. 2 Exporter sends sample to the BJGL 3 BJGL processes the application. 4 BJGL notifies the schedule for testing. 5 BJGL conducts the testing according to the schedule. 6 BJGL determines the oil content of the consignment
-The exporter acknowledges the electronic copy of the CAD from the importer.
1 Exporter gives the sales contract to factory manager. 2 The factory manager checks whether there is sufficient stocks in the warehouse or new production is needed. 3 If sufficient stocks are available, the factory manager starts the process for shipment of the consignment. 4 If stocks are not sufficient, the manager issues requisition slip for collecting raw materials (jute) to make jute hessian bags. 5 Raw materials are collected and processed. 6 The consignment is processed (either with the available stock or with new supply).
-Certificate of Origin and Oil content Certificate have already been obtained
3.2.23 The exporter processes documents to obtain the Phytosanitary Certificate by including Proforma invoice, packing list, oil content certificate, COO. 3.2.24 The exporter sends sample product to the C&F agent. 3.2.25 The C&F agent deposits tax on behalf of the exporter. 1 The C&F agent submits application for phytosanitary testing on behalf of the exporter. 2 DAE processes the application of the exporter and a schedule for testing is arranged. 3 DAE performs the testing according to schedule. 4 Based on the results of the test the DAE decides whether to issue the certificate or not. 5 If DAE is satisfied with the test report, it issues the Phytosanitary Certificate to the exporter.
- Export Policy 2012 and Import policy 2012
-Payment have already been received and the product is ready
1 The exporter collects prescribed Application form for export registration. 2 Exporter fills in the form and attaches the following documents- trade license, membership documents of Business Chamber and original chalan copy of registration fee. 3 The exporter submits the application form to the office of CCI&E attached with all necessary documents. 4 The office of the CCI&E verifies the documents. 5 Based on the submitted documents, the CCI&E decides whether to accept or reject the application. 6 If satisfied with the documents the CCI&E issues Export Registration Certificate to the exporter
-Transport instructions have been prepared by exporter in agreement with importer.
1 Exporter reaches a contract with a local transport company and hands over documents. 2 The transport company sends trucks to the factory premises. 3 The consignment is loaded on the trucks. 4 The consignment is transported to the Benapole Land Port 5 After reaching Benapole Land Port the transporter contacts exporter nominated C&F agent
-Transportation invoice is already received
1 Exporter prepares documents for Customs declaration. These documents include COO, invoice of transportation, copy of sales contract, packing list. 2 The C&F agent collects export/bill of entry form from the Customs Authority and fills it up. 3 The C&F agent receives one set of the above-mentioned documents prepared by the exporter. Another set of the documents is kept by the exporter to be submitted later to the Customs Authority after C&F agent receives the chalan copy. 4 The C&F agent deposits VAT and Source Tax in bank by chalan on behalf of the exporter and receives a chalan copy. 5 The C&F agent then collects another set of the above-mentioned documents from the exporter and submits it along with the Bill of Entry and chalan to the Customs Authority
-Export Registration Certificate (ERC) has already been obtained.
1 The exporter processes documents to obtain the Certificate of Origin by including Association membership letter, proforma invoice, packing list, ERC, Copy of CAD. 2 After attaching all necessary documents, the exporter deposits required fees for Certificate of Origin. 3 MCCI verifies all documents. 4 Based on the submitted documents, the MCCI decides whether to issue the certificate or not. 5 If satisfied with the documents the MCCI issues the Certificate of Origin to the exporter.
-SAPTA Agreements
-Export Registration Certificate (ERC)has already been obtained
1 The exporter process documents to obtain SAPTA certificate. These documents include Undertaking letter, Association membership letter, proforma invoice, packing list, ERC, copy of CAD, original copy of Chalan fee. 2After attaching all necessary documents, the exporter submits the application form to EPB. 3 EPB verifies all documents 4 If submitted documents meet the requirements, the EPB decides to issue the certificate. If not satisfied the application is denied. 5 If satisfied with the documents the EPB issues SAPTA Certificate to the exporter
-Customs declaration already received
1 Exporter’s C&F agent declares goods on behalf of the exporter. 2 The Customs Authority verifies the submitted documents. 3 Based on the verification the Bangladesh Customs Authority decides whether to issue “C” form or not. 4 If the documents are satisfactory, then the Customs Authority attaches a clearance number (“C” number) with the submitted documents. 5 After attaching “C” number the Customs Authority may directly send the consignment for recording the quantity of export or send randomly selected samples for inspection. In case of the former, activities 3.6.6 and 3.6.7 are skipped and in case of the latter, the consignment passes through activities 3.6.6 and 3.6.7. 6 The Customs Authority inspects the randomly selected samples from the consignment. 7 Based on the inspection of the samples the Customs Authority gives decision. 8 If no fault is found the consignment is sent for recording the export quantity. After recording the quantity, attested documents are returned to the C&F agent. 9 If any misconduct is found, then a case is filed against the exporter. 10 The C&F agent sends one set to the C&F agent of the importer and the other to the exporter.
-Customs Clearance already received
1 Bangladesh Customs verifies the documents and sends attested documents to Benapole Land Port Authority. 2 Benapole Land Port Authority receives the consignment. 3 Benapole Land Port Authority weighs the consignment 4 Benapole Land Port Authority charges the fees. 5 The exporter’s C&F agent declares the good on behalf of the exporter and deposits the fees. 6 Benapole Land Port Authority receives the fees. 7 Benapole Land Port Authority issues the gate pass. 8 The exporter’s C&F agent collects the gate pass and gives it to the Indian Land Port Authority through the importer’s C&F agent. 9 Using the gate pass the consignment crosses the border and enters the Indian territory