9) Are there restrictions on types of items that can be shipped? How can one know about these?
Details of Matter prohibited to be transmitted by post are given in PO Guide Part-I ( we will be posting this as a link for reference after the workshop). Certain electronic items also cannot be sent in articles given Air lift. For EMS articles, Customs Regulations will also apply. Besides, there are countries where only documents can be sent and Merchandise items are allowed in selected countries only.
10) I am a small one-time seller, who has got an order from an international customer? Would the procedure for me be the same? Is there any simpler way?
Procedure is same for Bulk and Small seller. Before booking of speed post articles, customs clearance is essential. Following items/documents need to be submitted to customs -
1) covering letter to Asst Commisioner of Customs, Export Section
2) IE code ( for commercial/trade customers)
3) Customs declarations forms - CN-23, CP-71 ( we will be putting up scanned copies of these forms as well)
4) Invoice - 3 copies
5) Rs 2/- Court fee stamp
6) P.P. Form ( Exchange Control Form) in duplicate, duly attested by Bank.
For 1 time sellers who do not need to pay any export-duty, documentation is minimal. Only the relevant forms need to be filled (items 3 & 4)