1. The exporter searches for a buyer or establishes contact with an existing buyer. Then the Nepalese exporter and the importer (in India) discuss and agree on trade terms.

1. An L/C is opened in the importing bank and transferred to the exporter through the exporter's bank. The L/C guarantees payment for the goods under specific conditions to be followed by the exporter. 2. Upon receipt of the L/C, the exporter dispatches the cargo in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the L/C. 3. After dispatching the cargo, the exporter prepares the documents as required by the L/C and submits them to the bank for payment. 4. If all documents are correct as per instructions from the importer's bank, the exporter's bank makes the payment to exporter by honouring the L/C.

1.The exporter submits an application to the FNCCI for recommendation to the Department of Industry (DOI) for issuing the Value Added Certificate. T 2. The FNCCI examines the document and sends the recommendation letter to DOI. 3. The exporter also applies to the DOI with the same set of documents. 4. After examining the submitted documents and receiving the recommendation letter from the FNCCI, the DOI issues the Value Added Certificate to the exporter.

1. The exporter buys an insurance policy to cover such risks, unless it is specified in the contract between the exporter and importer that the responsibility for insurance lies with the importer. 2. To buy a cargo insurance policy, the exporter submits an application to an insurance company along with the commercial invoice, transport contract, evidence of payment and packing list. 3. The insurance company examines the documents and, if satisfied, requests the exporter to pay the insurance premium. 4. After receiving the premium the insurance company issues an insurance policy to the exporter.

1. The exporter submits an application with the required documents (contract document, evidence of payment, Quota Certificate and passbook, Value Added Certificate, PAN/VAT Certificate and Industry Registration Certificate) and, after verifying the submitted documents, the District Chamber Office personnel informs the exporter to pay the fee for the COO. Upon receipt of the fee, the District Chamber Office issues the COO.

1.The importing firm collects the Firm Registration Certificate and PAN/VAT Certificate from the concerned government offices and the commercial invoice from the Indian exporter or agent.

1. For customs clearance at the India-Nepal (departure) border, the importer's agent submits the required documents, including the commercial invoice, packing list, truck chalan and export licence number (with the exporter’s stamp) 2. Customs personnel examine the documents and inspect the cargo 3. After completion of the inspection, customs records the quantity and value of the goods exported and permission is given to move or unload goods at the designated area 4. The importer's agent completes the import declaration form and submits it to the customs office along with the required documents 5. The customs official examines the documents and inspects the cargo. If satisfied, the quantity and value of the imports are recorded in the customs records 6. Then the importer's agent is asked to pay the charges 7. Once the charges have been paid, permission is given to move the goods. The transport operator then moves the cargo to the destination and the importer's agent collects the custom clearance form