Prepare/collect/endorse documents

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1. Collect the documents required for importing textiles : Two sets of documents are sent by the supplier from India: - original set of documents - copy of the set of documents to the buyer. These documents include: -Commercial Invoice -Packing list -Bill of Lading - Inspection Certificate (by the appointed body in India) -GSP certificate - Insurance Certificate -Certificate of Origin. If the documents comply with the requirements, then the payment is released when the documents are collected. 2.Obtain cargo insurance. If it is Free On Board (FOB) cargo, the BOI-approved importer applies for bulk insurance weekly with the number of containers. The Commercial Invoices as well as the CUSDECs have to be provided as supporting documents. The insurance company then prepares and issues the insurance policy, which is collected by the importer or is delivered by the insurance company to the importer. Insurance premium payments are paid monthly by the importer. If it is CIF, the supplier bears the insurance cost. For non-BOI companies, insurance cover is obtained on consignment basis by providing the Proforma Invoice. 3.Arrange transport After obtaining the DO from the Shipping Agent, the importer reserves a trailer by submitting a Booking Request and the DO. The inland hcompany acknowledges the booking request and issues a Release Order. The trailer is then sent to the port directly with the Gate Pass provided by the importer. The trailer driver gives the Gate Pass to the crane operator to get the container out of the vessel and loads it onto the trailer to deliver it to the clearance point at the BOI. Once the consignment is released, it is moved to the warehouse.