Prepare documents for importer

Case Study

Title: Woven Garments Export from Bangladesh by Land to India, 2011

Corridors and Routes: Dhaka - Chittagong Port - India

Trade Product: Woven garments

Trade Type: Export

Process Analysis: Export from Bangladesh, Export from India (raw material)

Exporting Country: Bangladesh

Importing Country: India

Category: Pre-clearance business requirements procedures (Importer side)

Country and Procedure Description: Prepare documents for importer (Export from BDG to IND/ Woven garments)

Related Rules, Laws and Regulations:

Actors and Participants: - Exporter or representative
- Chamber
- Exporter Promotion Bureau

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process:

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1. The woven garment exporter in Bangladesh needs to obtain a Certificate of Origin (CO) and the SAPTA Combined Declaration Certificate (generally known as the SAPTA Certificate). 2. The CO is issued by the BGMEA upon receipt of a formal application supported by copies of the Commercial Invoice, Bill of Lading, Insurance Certificate (Insurance Policy) and Packing List. 3. Parallel to this activity, the exporter also applies to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) for the SAPTA Certificate. 4. Upon finding the evidence satisfactory, both the authorities issue their respective certificates in favour of the applicant.

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process:

Activity Diagrams:

Number of Required Documents: 7

Minimum Required Time: 1

Maximum Required Time: 2

Average Required Time: 1.5

Minimum Cost:

Maximum Cost: 2

Average Cost: