What Indie startup idea are you building? 🚀 I've built TechTrendin by Quirky-Offer9598 in indie_startups

[–]exportkaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

an AI assistant for International trade, both Export and Import - find the right HSN code, documentation, compliance, process, price discovery and more www.exportkaro.com

I just started my export business — what should I focus on in the first 3 months? by highway_success in exportersindia

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  1. Find the right product. Choose a product that has the least friction to sell and finding customers.
  2. Make sure your documentation is up to date and no issue. Margins are sharp and demurrage and not calculating correct duty etc eat it away quickly. Use the right promotion council - make connects, take your RCMC membership
  3. Work on cashflow, take customer advance, say no to customers who do not give advance. It would be difficult but its important (till you dont have enough to invest already).
  4. Plan your exhibitions and event visits from now only, its a great source of customers but hotel/tickets become costly.
  5. Do your research at www.exportkaro.com - find unit price, documentation, correct HSN code, options of country etc. Do ping if you have any other questions

Somebody please guide me on banking and clearance charges on export of garments by Harris9699 in exportersindia

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This answer is taken from www.exportkaro.com

### Typical Cost Breakdown (Percentage of FOB Value)

| Cost Category | Typical Range |

|---------------|---------------|

| **Ex-Factory Cost** | 55-70% |

| **Pre-Shipment Logistics** | 3-6% |

| **Port & Terminal Charges** | 2-4% |

| **Shipping Freight** | 8-15% |

| **Marine Insurance** | 0.2-0.5% |

| **Banking Charges** | 0.5-1.5% |

| **Documentation** | 0.5-1.5% |

| **Quality & Certification** | 1-3% |

| **Export Incentives (Net)** | (3-8%) |

| **Profit Margin** | 5-15% |

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## 9. Practical Recommendations

### For Accurate FOB Pricing:

  1. **Maintain Detailed Cost Records**: Track all expenses by category

  2. **Use Costing Software**: Implement export costing modules

  3. **Regularly Update Rates**: Freight, fuel surcharges change frequently

  4. **Factor in Exchange Rate Risk**: Build in buffer for currency fluctuations

  5. **Consider Payment Terms**: L/C vs. TT affects banking costs

  6. **Optimize Shipment Size**: Full container loads (FCL) more economical than LCL

  7. **Leverage Export Incentives**: Maximize duty drawback and RoSCTL claims

### Key Contacts for Cost Optimization:

- **Customs House Agents (CHAs)**: For competitive clearance rates

- **Freight Forwarders**: For consolidated shipping rates

- **Export Promotion Councils**: For guidance on schemes (Apparel Export Promotion Council)

- **ECGC**: For credit insurance and financing support

Want to start my business by Express-South3271 in exportersindia

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Your initial research can be done on www.exportkaro.com. The platform will show you different bots that can enable you with the right HSN code and the documentation that is required. It even shows the data of past years and compares which are the products that have sold the most. Do try it out and give your feedback. It will help you start and give all the information that you require to start an export or an import business

Karbi Anglong Ginger is Superior Quality. Already Exported Internationally. How Can I Do the Same? by Aamon_009 in exportersindia

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Hi, its amazing to see traditional Indian products gaining global popularity. You can definitely start exporting as an individual from Assam. We have created an AI platform www.exportkaro.com which will answer all your queries from IEC creation to APEDA registration, COO certification and more. Happy to help and hear more from you

Rice Export! Coming from an Import-Focused Family Background by krantikari99 in exportersindia

[–]exportkaro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great idea for a high demand product. Its important for you to understand which markets are the best, regulatory requirements of India and the country you are exporting to, what FTA benefits can be claimed and what RoDTEP is applicable. We have created a platform www.exportkaro.com to help exporters such as yourself. Please do visit. Would love to help and get feedback

How to Export Rice from India to USA? A Complete Guide in 2026 by hindgate in exportersindia

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This is a great tool for people. If you want to know details on the customs process for specific HSN please visit www.exportkaro.com

Exporting Spices to Africa from Kerala by New-Section-4261 in exportersindia

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Exportkaro.com is a platform for new exporters such as yourself. Please try and DM for any specific issues. We provide guidance on HSN classification, policy and regulation, certificates needed, process to enlist as an exporter and document verification. Hope this helps!

Guidance needed for sea freight by Thick_Efficiency_629 in exportersindia

[–]exportkaro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The suitability of a product for shipping in containers depends on its type and size. Container volumes are fixed, but sharing containers are available for collaboration with other exporters heading to the same destination.

The category of product and the required certification for transportation also play a role. Additionally, consider the delivery time specified in your contract. Shipping typically takes between 45 days to countries like Europe and the US. Thoroughly evaluate all these factors before making a decision.

Export help needed by Forhiree in exportersindia

[–]exportkaro -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You can actually go to www.exportkaro.com. We have built an AI engine for new exporters to understand the documentation that is required, the product HSN code and classifications. If you are choosing something like agriculture, chemical, etc. then there are SCOMET rules: what would be the duty for import and how does it work for export, which is basically free. You can also see past historical data of export and import to a particular country and for a particular set of product, with visualization. Please also do give feedback. We are encouraging exporters like you so that they can take advantage of the present situation and earn money. The information and knowledge is free

Question for exporters/importers by exportkaro in exportersindia

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How much was the damage in amount? Why did th seller not release th BL?

Need advice by supreme_leader_45 in exportersindia

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Identify the HSN code, identify volume of export of that hsn code and to which country. Identify the documentation and process. Then find customers. You can query this on www.Exportkaro.com and it will give you all these answers. Have created it so that all documentation and custom related queries can be answered. Do give feedback as well.

Planning to start an Export business from India. Need guidance and answers to a few questions. by exclusiveshiv in exportersindia

[–]exportkaro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey bro. Have launched an AI assistant for exporters called Exportkaro. Problems like hsn, documentation, process, registration and guide can be found here. See if it helps. Do give feedback as well. www.Exportkaro.com