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TEFC Digital Services
Certificate of Origin
- Official document certifying that a product was manufactured or processed in India.
- Mandatory for most international shipments to clear customs at the destination.
- Available in both Non-Preferential (standard) and Preferential (trade agreement) formats.
- Issued by authorized bodies like the Textiles Committee or Chambers of Commerce.
- Can be applied for and issued electronically through the DGFT portal.
Export Credit Guarantee (ECGC)
- Provides insurance to exporters against the risk of non-payment by foreign buyers.
- Protects against commercial risks (insolvency) and political risks (war/trade bans).
- Makes it easier for exporters to secure pre-shipment or post-shipment bank loans.
- Enables confident entry into new or high-risk international markets.
- Ensures business continuity by compensating for losses from payment failures.
Letter of Credit
- A guarantee from the buyer's bank that payment will be made once terms are met.
- Acts as one of the most secure payment methods in international trade.
- Payment is triggered only upon submission of proof of shipment and required papers.
- Governed by international rules (UCP 600) to ensure global uniformity.
- Bridges the trust gap between Indian sellers and foreign buyers.
HS Code (Harmonized System)
- A 6-to-8-digit standardized numerical method used to classify products worldwide.
- Determines the exact customs duty and GST rates applicable to textile goods.
- Ensures correct product identification globally, regardless of language barriers.
- Essential for filing shipping bills and avoiding logistical delays at customs.
- Helps exporters check eligibility for specific government incentives or schemes.
IEC (Import Export Code)
- A unique 10-digit identification number mandatory for all Indian export businesses.
- Granted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce.
- Valid for a lifetime, subject to a simple annual online update.
- Required for clearing shipments and making/receiving foreign currency payments.
- Fully digital application process linked directly to the business's PAN card.
External Government Portals
DGFT Portal
Licences, IEC registration, export-import policy & RoDTEP/RoSCTL applications
Visit PortalICEGATE
Customs e-filing, shipping bill status, duty scrip redemption & customs EDI services
Visit PortalTrade Connect
National trade portal for B2B connections, buyer directories & foreign trade enquiries
Visit PortalTextiles Committee
Quality testing labs, CoO for non-TEFC exporters, IS/ISO compliance certification
Visit PortalMSME Sambandh
MSME registration (Udyam), loan schemes, cluster development & government procurement
Visit PortalSIDBI Portal
Export credit schemes, working capital loans & technology upgradation finance for MSMEs
Visit PortalECGC Portal
Export credit insurance, buyer risk covers & post-shipment credit guarantee for exporters
Visit PortalGST Portal
GST registration, LUT filing for zero-rated exports, refund claims & return filing
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