Study cases
Study cases




| Country and procedure description | Conclude contract and trade terms/Buy (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Importer
- Exporter |
| Activities and associated documentary requirements | 1. The importer in the UAE or EU shows an interest in importing fresh vegetables or fruit from India. |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 3 |
| Mininum time required | 2.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 2.00 |
| Minimum cost | 33.33 USD |
| Average cost | 38.89 USD |
| Maximum cost | 44.44 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Excise inspection (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Exporter or representative
- Excise Department |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 4 |
| Mininum time required | 1.00 |
| Average time required | 1.00 |
| Maximum time required | 1.00 |
| Minimum cost | 40 USD |
| Average cost | 53.33 USD |
| Maximum cost | 66.67 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Phytosanitary certification (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Exporter
- Food and Safety Department (FSD) |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 4 |
| Mininum time required | 1.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 3.00 |
| Minimum cost | 17.78 USD |
| Average cost | 22.22 USD |
| Maximum cost | 26.67 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Obtain export permit (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Exporter or representative
- Director General of foreign trade |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 4 |
| Mininum time required | 2.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 2.00 |
| Minimum cost | 33.33 USD |
| Average cost | 38.89 USD |
| Maximum cost | 44.44 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Company stuffing permission (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Exporter or representative
- Excise Department |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 4 |
| Mininum time required | 1.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 3.00 |
| Minimum cost | 26.67 USD |
| Average cost | 35.56 USD |
| Maximum cost | 44.44 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Export registration (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Exporter or representative
- APEDA |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 4 |
| Mininum time required | 2.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 2.00 |
| Minimum cost | 26.67 USD |
| Average cost | 28.89 USD |
| Maximum cost | 31.11 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Inform shipping line (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Activity diagram | |
| Mininum time required | 1.00 |
| Average time required | 1.00 |
| Maximum time required | 1.00 |
| Minimum cost | 5.56 USD (for ARE)
8.89 USD (for NLD) |
| Average cost | 8.83 USD (for ARE)
10.00 USD (for NLD) |
| Maximum cost | 11.11 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Obtain cargo insurance (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Exporter or representative
- Insurance company |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 6 |
| Mininum time required | 1.00 |
| Average time required | 1.00 |
| Maximum time required | 1.00 |
| Minimum cost | 88.89 USD |
| Average cost | 105.56 USD |
| Maximum cost | 122.22 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Collect empty containers from yard (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Mininum time required | 1.00 |
| Average time required | 1.00 |
| Maximum time required | 1.00 |
| Minimum cost | 5.56 USD |
| Average cost | 6.67 USD |
| Maximum cost | 7.78 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Load container and transport to port (airport) of departure (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Exporter or representative
- Port Trust/CFS
- Transporter |
| Activity diagram | |
| Mininum time required | 2.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 2.00 |
| Minimum cost | 106.67 USD |
| Average cost | 114.44 USD |
| Maximum cost | 122.22 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Container handling at the terminal & stow onto vessel (airport) (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Activity diagram | |
| Mininum time required | 2.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 2.00 |
| Minimum cost | 33.33 USD |
| Average cost | 36.67 USD |
| Maximum cost | 40.00 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Customs clearance at port/border (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Transport
- Customs
- Exporter or representative |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 7 |
| Mininum time required | 1.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 3.00 |
| Minimum cost | 66.67 USD |
| Average cost | 72.22 USD |
| Maximum cost | 77.78 USD |
| Country and procedure description | Maritime
(inland/air) transport/Send goods to importer's warehouse (Export from IND to ARE/NLD/Fruit and vegetables) |
|---|---|
| Activity diagram | |
| Mininum time required | 2.50 |
| Average time required | 4.00 |
| Maximum time required | 5.50 |
| Minimum cost | 1000.00 USD (for ARE)
1377.78 USD (for NLD) |
| Average cost | 1022.22 USD (for ARE)
1400.00 USD (for NLD) |
| Maximum cost | 1044.44 USD (for ARE)
1422.22 USD (for NLD) |
Study cases


| Country and procedure description | Buy/Conclude contract and trade terms
(Import to IND from LKA/Rubber Tyres) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | -Importe
-Exporter/Representative |
| Input and criteria to enter or begin the business process | -The importer in India expresses an interest in importing rubber tyres from Sri Lanka. |
| Activities and associated documentary requirements | 1. The Sri Lankan exporter sends a quotation to the Indian importer. |
| Output criteria to exit the business process | -Proforma Invoice and Purchase Order Agreed Upon and Created |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 2 |
| Mininum time required | 2.00 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Maximum time required | 2.00 |
| Country and procedure description | Obtain IEC code
(Import to IND from LKA/Rubber Tyres) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | -Importer or Representative
-Director General of Foreign Trade |
| Input and criteria to enter or begin the business process | -Proforma Invoice and Purchase Order Agreed Upon and Created |
| Activities and associated documentary requirements | 1. Importer or Representative Apply online for Importer Exporter Code (IEC) This includes the importer ot representative to submit their PAN Number, Bank Certificate, Memorandum of Association, Extract of Board Resolution, Form 32, and Form 18 to the Director General of Foreign Trade. |
| Output criteria to exit the business process | Receive Import Permit (IEC) |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 6 |
| Average time required | 1.00 |
| Minimum cost | USD 18 |
| Average cost | USD 21.50 |
| Maximum cost | USD 25 |
| Country and procedure description | Vessel information and filling IGM
(Import to IND from LKA/Rubber Tyres) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | -Importer
-Customs Office at Jawaharalal Nehru Port |
| Input and criteria to enter or begin the business process | -Proforma Invoice and Purchase Order Agreed Upon and Created |
| Activities and associated documentary requirements | 1. The importer prepares the import documents, including the import general manifest, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, bill of entry, certificate of origin and customs declaration, which are needed for clearing the cargo through customs at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port. |
| Output criteria to exit the business process | -Completion of Necessary Forms |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 7 |
| Mininum time required | 1.00 |
| Average time required | 1.00 |
| Maximum time required | 1.00 |
| Minimum cost | USD 8 |
| Average cost | USD 9 |
| Maximum cost | USD 10 |
| Country and procedure description | Arrange Berthing
(Import to IND from LKA/Rubber Tyres) |
|---|---|
| Activities and associated documentary requirements | 1. The importer (through a customs house agent) collects all necessary approvals and obtains permission to move the goods from the vessel to the yard. |
| Output criteria to exit the business process | - Shipping vessel is allowed to be unloaded at port |
| Activity diagram | |
| Minimum cost | USD 10 |
| Average cost | USD 12.50 |
| Country and procedure description | Transportation to destination (IND-LKA/Rubber tyres) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Importer or reprensentative
- Shipping agent/transporter
- Port authority |
| Activities and associated documentary requirements | 1. The importer (through a customs house agent) collects all necessary approvals and obtains permission to move the goods from the vessel to the yard. |
| Activity diagram | |
| Number of documents required | 3 |
| Average time required | 2.00 |
| Country and procedure description | Obtain delivery order (IND-LKA/Rubber tyres) |
|---|---|
| Actors & participants | - Importer
- CHA |
| Average time required | 1.00 |