“Shipping Internationally - Learn more from UPS expert” - 17-June (12 – 1)

[sapana@ebay.com]

Hello,

You have some great products that you think can be sold internationally? You are receiving query / order from international buyers? You do not know how to ship your item abroad? If answer to any of these is yes, then join this workshop where expert from UPS will help you understand the nitty-gritty’s involved in shipping internationally and also address your concerns on the same.

Date: Wednesday 17th June
Time: 12.00 to 1.00 PM (IST)

You can submit your question now by clicking on Post reply button and the Workshop Host will try to answer the same during the workshop.

Regards
Sapana
Community Development Team

[upsindia2001]

We will start with all questions that have been asked earlier and would want to present you with them.

International Shipping Methods

Today’s new global economy is constantly evolving and moving in new directions. That’s why we are constantly looking at solutions to make our job easier. Using innovative technology and web-power UPS lets you conduct business in new ways.

Different countries have multiple requirements as far as processing and facilitating customs clearance of international shipments. One has to be aware of the intricacies invloved in terms of documentation and packaging requirements so that there are no delays involved. It is here that express companies like ours have a major role to play as they have the capability and expertise to provide services at both ends, the origin as well as destination for seamless flow of your shipments.

Therefore it is necessary to certain things right, especially the origin requirements, where most of the documentation is sought, which eventually has a bearing on the smooth release of an international package from customs and eventual delivery to the receiver at destination.

Typically, the ‘sender’ is called a ‘Shipper’ or ‘Consignor’ and the receiver at the other end ‘Consignee’. For regulatory agencies like the customs, the shipper is also termed as an ‘Exporter’.

The Shipper can be any person or firm who has a requirement to send or dispatch any package or parcel to another person or firm ( consignee) in another country. However one needs to begin some where by asking some questions.

[upsindia2001]

1. How should one sell internationally? in the name of company or in personal name. Is it necessary to follow complete export procedure even if one is casually for example stamps, or any personal items and collectibles or just to make some extra money?

A. One can sell internationally either in one’s name or in the name of the company. However, one requires an IEC number to carry out exports. There are exemptions in certain cases, but these would normally not apply for any export wherein some’ consideration’ or ‘transaction in terms of foreign currency/money’ is involved.

[upsindia2001]

2. Does one require export license to sell single items?
A. One does not require an Export License to sell single items, however restrictions exist for certain items which fall under and they are listed in the These commodities are listed in the Shedule 2 of the ITC ( International Trade Classification ) HS ( Harmonisation System) list.This list can be downloaded form the official website of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade at http://dgft.delhi.nic.in

[upsindia2001]

3. Does one require IEC / Import Export Code number to sell single items?
A. Yes, One requires an IEC number, however the following categories of of importers or exporters are exempted from obtaining Importer - Exporter Code (IEC) number:
a. Export Houses & Star Trading Houses
b. Ministries/Departments of the Central or State Government.
c. Persons importing or exporting goods for personal use not connected with trade or manufacture or agriculture.
d. Persons importing/exporting goods from/to Nepal provided the CIF value of a single consignment does not exceed Indian Rs.25,000.
e. Persons importing/exporting goods from/to Myanmar through Indo-Myanmar border areas provided the CIF value of a single consignment does not exceed Indian Rs.25,000.

[upsindia2001]

4. How should one sell internationally? in the name of company or in personal name. Is it necessary to follow complete export procedure even if one is casually for example stamps, or any personal items and collectibles or just to make some extra money?
A. One can sell internationally either in one’s name or in the name of the company. However, one requires an IEC number to carry out exports. There are exemptions in certain cases, but these would normally not apply for any export wherein some’ consideration’ or ‘transaction in terms of foreign currency/ money’ is involved.

[upsindia2001]

Hello ppjewellers

Yes, we have restrictions accepting gems and jewellery shipments in our network. However we can do so if one can limit the value of goods to USD 500 /- per package.

However, diamonds and gold in their pure form are not allowed on our network.

[kaya_jewels]

Dear Sir,

Just wanted to know :

1) Why Some courier companies say that gemstones are banned items ?

2) How to Ship High Valued Diamonds Jewellery Internationally ?

3) How can i start exporting over 1000 gemstones per month internationally ?

What are the procedures i'll have to go through.??

I already have export licence for several items but that does not includes diamond or gemstones.

Now What..??? °¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°May God Bless You Always°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°

[ppjewellers]

But when we talk to UPS Delhi, they straight away say that they do not accept precious jewelry and gems. We have IEC code so is it possible to ship items above 500 USD using it ??

[upsindia2001]

kaya_jewels

We can assist your shipping and suggest that you contact the nearest UPS office, who will provide you guidelines for shipping your jewelery shipments.

For details of our office, please log on to our website www.ups.com and details will be available on the India page.

[ppjewellers]

Can you provide us contact information of your official in Delhi whom we can contact and discuss on it