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How to get an IEC ?

Import Export Code ? (license) 

For IEC you will need only 2 docs & you can apply it online via www.dgft.gov.in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7hrc5SXLus&t=210s

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How can we open Proprietorship firm or Partnership Firm to get an IEC ?

1. Get Shop ACT License from your near Municipal Corporation  [Your Personal Pan in your name is enough for Proprietorship Firm] or 

1. Get Udyam Registration from https://udyamregistration.gov.in/ - https://youtu.be/AfTFpbaLVTs

Or 

Prepare Partnership Deed in official non-judicial stamp paper of 500 INR or 1000 INR + Get it notarized by Lawyer / CA / CS & after that get a Firm Pan Card [Pan Card in the name of Business] 

2. Based on above proof open a Current Account [In the name of Business]

3. Get an Import Export Code online via www.dgft.gov.in

Take the help of CA near your area ? meet with then , and then decide.

Generally, registration cost for a basic proprietorship or partnership firm is around 1500 INR to 2000 INR via CA 

Many also open PVT LTD co. as a startup in Exim Trade to prove itself more credible firm, but its cost more around 6000 to 10,000 INR via CA

 

1. Firm Registration [1000]

2. IEC Code [500]

3. GST Code [Free]

4. Bank Account 

5. Port Registration [700 per port]

6. Phyto Registration for food products. [Free]

7. LUT [Free] 

8. RCMC [5000 to 7000]

 

[Also it would be advisable to List your Products on Majour E-Commerce website portals like Amazon and Flipkart for Local and International Level Branding it could be done in Almost free of Cost once you have your GST]

 

Why Products listing in E-Commerce Required?

 

Because when Overseas buyer search about us in Google then he can recognize that we are well established everywhere at Domestic Level, so it would be creating huge impact of brand in Future, moreover Products could be also listed in Global Store like Amazon, make sure you also create logo, you can use free tools from 

https://www.canva.com

How to Choose a Product for Exports ?

Suggested Videos : 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W81kscfskU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1F6pL48_ek

Product Selection is not a piece of cake, we need to understand you and then can suggest the product best suited for you. 

Kindly send us the detailed audio / test about yourself.....

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Introductory email for exporting our goods.

Dear Sir, Madam..

 

I would like to introduce our company [Name Of Your Firm] that has been in Export & Import business for the past few months.

 

We have been an established and popular company with an excellent track record for the best customer satisfaction. We have never compromised on the quality and the services provided to the customer. We believe in keeping the customers happy and providing them with products at a very competent price. We have an excellent team who will guide you with their best ideas by keeping in constant touch with your company and informing about the market trends.

 

Please feel free to keep in touch with us about any of your business related requirements/queries.

 

Please note that we trade in Tiles (Wall & Floor), Sanitary Ware, Whitening Agent - (Paper, Textile & Detergent), MDF Boards, Door Skins, Preforms and any other requirement from the presently market trends.

We would like to offer our service to your company. We will contact you for further discussion at a time convenient to you.

We look forward to a wonderful relationship together and success for all concerned.

Cordially Yours,

...................................

Introductory sample email for importing

Hi Ann,

How are you? I hope you are having a great day.

My name is John Smith from Company Holdings in the United States. We have been selling widgets to customers nationwide for over 5 years. I am looking for a business partner for manufacturing widgets and came across your company. Your products look high quality and are definitely something we are very interested in. I have a few questions about the product and your company.

  1. What is your MOQ for the red widget that is 2x2 inches long?
  2. What is the price per unit for a MOQ order?
  3. What is the lead time on a MOQ order?
  4. What payment methods do you accept?
  5. For the red widget, is the metal handle 20% iron or 50% iron?
  6. Can you do custom OEM logo for the product itself and product packaging?

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I look forward to speaking with your further.

Kind Regards,

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John Smith

CEO

Company Holdings, Inc

www.companyholdingsinc.com

111-111-1111

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Negotiation technique in Importing

Negotiate in importing 

Hi Ann,

How are you? I hope you are having a great day.

My name is John Smith from Company Holdings in the United States. We have been selling widgets to customers nationwide for over 5 years. I am looking for a business partner for manufacturing widgets and came across your company. Your products look high quality and are definitely something we are very interested in. I have a few questions about the product and your company.

  1. What is your MOQ for the red widget that is 2x2 inches long?
  2. What is the price per unit for a MOQ order?
  3. What is the lead time on a MOQ order?
  4. What payment methods do you accept?
  5. For the red widget, is the metal handle 20% iron or 50% iron?
  6. Can you do custom OEM logo for the product itself and product packaging?

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I look forward to speaking with your further.

Kind Regards,

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John Smith

CEO

Company Holdings, Inc

www.companyholdingsinc.com

111-111-1111

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Hi Ann,

How are you? I hope things are well!

Thank you so much for responding to our request for a quote. We found the price satisfactory and would like to order a sample of the product. I do not have a DHL account, so could you please quote me a total price to have a sample shipped to this address?

123 Maple Street

Los Angelos, CA

95463

USA

Thanks,

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John Smith

CEO

Company Holdings, Inc

www.companyholdingsinc.com

111-111-1111

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Hi Ann,

How are you? We received the samples and found the product to be satisfactory.

We are interested in getting in your OEM services and getting custom packaging with our logo and design. Is this possible?

I have attached our logo and a sample package design to this email. If there are any formatting changes required to be compatible with your machinery, please let me know and we will correct it quickly.

Regards,

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John Smith

CEO

Company Holdings, Inc

www.companyholdingsinc.com

111-111-1111

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Hi,

 

One of my partners has a concern about the price. He heard back from another supplier who is quoting us $1.25 per unit for 1000 units, which is around 10% less than your price. The sample product they sent is very similar too. My partner is pushing us to order from them instead.

If you can lower our price to $1.25, I will be able to place the order right now with you, otherwise we will unfortunately have to go with the other supplier.

I look forward to your reply,

Regards,

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John Smith

CEO

Company Holdings, Inc

www.companyholdingsinc.com

111-111-1111

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Do we need to create the draft between buyer and seller in EXIM ?

In actual draft has no value in the International trade if you cant keep the payment terms safe but yes most people still do use a draft made under letter pad of a firm and has a signature and stamp in it. 

 

Sample International Contract for Sale of Goods

 

CONTRACT FOR SALE OF GOODS

I.

Subject-matter of the Contract

 

The Subject-matter of this Contract is particularly the obligation of the Seller to deliver goods as per terms and condition of Purchase Order.

 

II.

Sale of Goods

 

1. The Seller hereby agrees to deliver the Buyer goods......(enter your product)

 

2. The Seller fulfils his obligation to deliver the Goods when the Goods have been made available to Port in case of CIF / CFR or at loading port in case of FOB 

3. The Seller shall deliver the Goods to Buyer’s carrier on every (mentioned your frequency of delivery with date)

4. The title in the Goods shall pass to Buyer immediately after he collects original Bill of Lading.

5. The Buyer hereby declares he received all information regarding the Goods ( enter your product)

6. Seller shall send the Buyer documents related to the Goods within 7 days after delivery of Goods and at the Buyer‘s address set out in herein. 

(As per payment terms)

 

III.

Purchase Price

1. The Buyer shall pay the Seller the purchase price of the goods amounting USD ……………….. (hereinafter referred to as the „Purchase Price“).

2. (Enter your payment terms)

3. If the Buyer fails to pay the purchase price, the Seller shall have the right to default interest at the rate of 0,1 % of the outstanding amount for each day of default without prejudice to any claims for damage pursuant to the Article 74 of the Convention. 

 

IV.

Product Liability

1. The Seller shall be liable for any lack of conformity in Goods which exists at the time when the risk passes to the Buyer and which occurs within 24 months from the date of delivery of Goods by the Buyer’s carrier. The Seller declares that the Goods during a period of 24 months from the date of collection by the Buyer’s carrier will remain fit for the purposes for which the Goods would ordinarily be used or during this period will retain specified qualities (hereinafter referred to as the „Warranty Period“).

2. The Seller shall not be responsible for the defects arising out of the failure to follow operation instructions, for the defects caused by improper storage after the Goods were delivered or for the defects caused by circumstances that were beyond the reasonable control.

3. The Buyer shall, immediately upon delivery of the Goods by the carrier, duly examine the Goods and if the defects of Goods were apparent upon the collection of Goods, the Buyer shall promptly give notice on this to the Seller & insurance company

4. The Seller, upon receipt a notice from the Buyer stating the defect, promptly shall give a written statement and reply whether he accepts the claim for defects or not.

 

VI.

Exclusion of Liability

1. A party is not liable for a failure to perform any of his obligations if he proves that the failure was due to an impediment beyond his control and that he could reasonably be expected to have taken the impediment into account at the time of the conclusion of the Contract or to have avoided or overcome it or its consequences. The exemption provided by this Article has effect for the period during which the impediment exists.

2. The non-performing party shall give prompt written notice to the other party of the reason for its failure to perform and the extent and duration of its inability to perform. 

Company Signature & Stamp 

What payment terms are safe for non perishable cargo ?

25% Advance TT against proforma Invoice & rest 75% Document against payment (DP) via Bank 

 

 

Steps :

 

 

1. Importer will send PO with NOC 

 

 

What is NOC ?

 

 

NOC is No Objection Certificate send by importer in his letter pad, that if he does not able to clear the goods, exporter has got full right to bring the goods back. This could be also made using photoshop without importer concern.

 

 

2. After receiving PO, provide that to ECGC office & get an security cover against payment 

 

 

3. After receiving the ECGC cover & 25% advance TT, start sourcing the goods

 

 

4. Prepare / Generate the documentation required by the importer & provide it to your bank, your bank will forward it to importer bank

 

 

5. Bank will call importer & provide documents to importer after receiving 75% of amount & that would be forwarded to your bank & your deal gets close   

 

 

OR

 

 

25% Advance TT & rest 75% against scan copy of BL (Original BL would only be send to importer directly via courier after realizing 100% funds in bank)

 

 

 

Thinking most Negative 

 

 

At max importer will not go to clear goods & will not visit bank to collect documents required for clearance of goods but we have enough advance to bring the goods back & provide back to the supplier. 

How to register an case for ECGC ?

It depends on the case, we need to make proper presentation of our fraud case.

ECEC Policy Number : SSP0350001761

We have sent the goods to the UAE 2 container of 40 FT but we haven't received the money.

FRAUD Importer: WHITE RAYS FOODSTUFF TRADING LLC

We sent the documentation via bank but importer did not clear the goods & documentation. 

Every time, importer was telling he is going to clear the goods, but at present all goods were spoiled at port & importer did not went to clear the documentation 

Every time, importer was misguiding us & telling us that you send SWIFT MSG via bank that "Without any charges, without any remittance or payment , kindly provide the documentations to importer" the office boy of importer office told us that kindly do not do like that , importer will clear the goods without providing money to you. The office boy also told us that he "Importer" is fraud and is not making payment to many Indian exporter. 

He did not clear the documentation by paying money in bank & goods were spoil in port. As we told them , we will claim to ECGC, he told he will clear the documentation by paying amount in bank, but he did not, goods were spoiled and we suffered huge loss. now our only hope is GOD & ECGC. 

Every time, importer was misguiding us & telling us that you send SWIFT via bank that "Without any charges, without any remittance or payment , kindly provide the documentations to importer" the office boy of importer office told us that kindly do not do like that , importer will clear the goods without providing money to you. The office boy also told us that he "Importer" is fraud and is not making payment to many Indian exporter. 

The importer was always misguiding Indian Exporter , the office boy also said that one exporter from Chennai also sent onions to him, his boss yet not paid any amount. 

That importer was always looking to fool Indian exporter and want to import it for FREE 

when we said we are going to claim in ECGC

Importer said he paid amount in bank and collected the documentation but we yet not received the money, he told lie to us 

As per legal intercoms of ICC in CFR intercoms, Exporter responsibility is upto loading goods into ship & we need to pay additional freight upto importers port, its the importers responsibility to buy insurance in CFR terms. 

Cordially Yours,

Miracle Overseas

How People send the prohibited products for exports ?

People miss declare the cargo & with the help of CHA it is done. People also send provide bribe to customs. Such practice should be avoided

Kindly avoid such practice to save INDIA. PLZZZZZ

1x20' unit of prohibited product Red Sandal. Local shipment from Mundra to Hai phong. Shipper - Sanyo ceramic, Morbi. Forwarder - Tiger logistics, cargo declared in s/bill as ceramic tiles.

Kindly avoid such practice to save INDIA. PLZZZZZ

Supplier is asking for LOI, what is it ??

LOI is Letter of Indent. 

Many times supplier ask for LOI, when we ask them about the rates of the products. 

LOI is the formal way to ask for the price to a supplier. It could be given in your firm letter pad made in Microsoft word with your signature and stamp.

Format for LOI

Letter of Indent 

Product: We are looking to buy A4 Size Papers 

Grans Square Meter: 70 GSM

Brightness: 100 to 102% 

Required Quantity: 1 Container of 20FT 

Rims : 8000 Rims

Shipment Terms : CIF

Port of Delivery: Mundra

Acceptable Payment Terms : 100% Irrevocable LC at Sight. 

 

 

 

 

Is 100% DP Safe Payment Terms for Export Business, what precautions we must take in a deal.

Yes, DP is safe payment terms for trade but in DP it might be possible that importer might not visit his bank to collect the documents, so before sending the goods in DP or DA, we must take care of following matters. 

-> Take a portion amount in advance and rest in DP for Example 25% Advance TT against PO & rest 75% DP via bank. 

if we take some proportion in advance then it would trigger them to collect the documents via bank.

-> Even 100% DP could be done but you must get a NOC from the buyer because they might not approve your consignment to take it back in your country. 

-> ECGC Cover is must in this deal. 

-> Bill of Lading should be marked "To Order" so that ownership remains with the exporter until importer pay the money for goods via bank

-> Bank Conformation letter must also be obtained 

A bank confirmation letter (BCL) is a letter from an importer's bank confirming the existence of amount & capacity to buy these goods from Exporter.
 

 

 

What is demurrage charges & & who pays it ?

What is Demurrage..??

In General, 

Demurrage, is a charge levied by the port authority to the importer in cases where they have not taken delivery of the full container and move it out of the port/terminal area for unpacking within the allowed free days..

So what is Detention then..!!

Detention is a charge levied by the shipping line to the importer in cases where they have taken the full container for unpacking (let’s say within the free days) but have not returned the empty container to the nominated empty depot before the expiry of the free days allowed.

However, it's not mandatory that its always importer who needs to pay demurrage , if importer fails to clear the cargo and if the exporter has to take it back then exporter has to pay demurrage to bring it back or if exporter has booked the container for exporting and did not provided that to shipping line on time then they can also occur detention charges. 

 

Q. What are generally free days allowed at port to clear the goods ?

Ans : It depends on the port but it's approx 2 to 5 days at max. 

Q. What is generally free days allowed at by shipping line to provide his container back?

Ans : Shipping line generally provide 15 days free time to the exporter to make its goods container available in port & 15 days to an importer to unload in his factory and provide back container to shipping line at said place. 

We are not getting any GST Refund ? Why ?? its has been pending for months.

Actually, CHA has got a general practice of claiming drawback at the time he files shipping bill, so as per norms both Drawback & GST Refund can't be claim at the same time. So if you want GST refund in a quick then kindly ask your CHA to file Drawback free shipping bill, else GST RFD 01 filed by your CA would be in vain. A lot of painstaking efforts has to be made to bring the refund in this case, the government will give GST refund but after deducting the drawback amount paid priorly. 

i'm stuck & I need help.

Kindly Whatsapp on +91 8128111191 for step by step personalized help in Export-Import Business.

 

Cordially Yours,

Kishan Barai

My Client Sharing the docs for the benefit of Students.

Kindly download & study all those documentation properly. 
 

What documentation has to be made by importer ?

The importer does not make any documentation, documentation has to be made by the exporter, importer visit has bank pay the amount and collect the documentation from his bank, after collection of documentation, the importer will approach CHA and provide all docs set to him, CHA will file "Bill of Entry"(importer will pay duty) and transportation co. will bring those goods from port to his doorstep. CHA will make all arrangements for it. 

In case of courier import via air, no need to approach CHA, all formalities would be done by the courier company and you will receive your cargo.

 

Why 70% of Startup Merchant Exporter Fail ?

"Merchant Exporter" means a person engaged in the trading activity and exporting or intending to export goods. Merchant exporter procures the material from a manufacturer and exports in his firm’s name. Here merchant exporter procures the order from an international market. Merchant exporter does not have own manufacturing unit or processing factory.

Actually, most exporters don't create any base thus they fail, few points to be noted 

1. In this global scenario buyer focus to buy only from manufacturing unit, so if you select such business model where you need to fight with manufacturing unit you are more likely FAIL, If you are Merchant Exporter you need to create such a model that you should create your USP [Unique Selling Point]

2. Suppose you choose the product like "Ceramic Tiles" you should think 1000 times that why a buyer will prefer to buy from you ? as he has got tons of MFG units options available in the market 

3. The merchant should create such a business model where he has got the edge, he can choose a unique agro and food products so no fight with MFG units. 

4. If merchant exporter wants to exporter industrial goods then he should have done pre-tie up with Manufacturing units those who do not export. Pre-contract must be done so that even if order receives by MFG unit it would be forwarded to merchant exporter.

One of my student name Jenish Datani went to a spices industry name "Hathi Masala", at first meeting the response was negative but he did not quit, he kept visiting them and made good relationship with them, at first he only told Hathi masala that he would promote his firm in the international market. He used the IEC Code of Hathi Masala and worked for the company for FREE, find a deal for MFG unit & helped MFG unit to promote its exports in Kenya. After 2 Successful shipments, he started his own firm OMNIFIC Exim and got an IEC Code for it. He told Hathi Masala that he is only going to Export products under "Hathi Masala" Brand but under his firm of Omnific Exim, for Kenya he got distributorship, now for Omnific Exim (Merchant Exporter) has become such a powerful spices exporter because of the backup he got from MFG unit. Now even he can ask his foreign clients to visit his factory. He is given boss chair, he has been given ownership like status. 

I have got many such examples of successful merchant exporter of mine. 

Karan from http://www.pearlexim.com/, Karan has visited several MFG units who are not much developed in Exports, he told them that he will help in exporting, he help MFG units to get his IEC Code, RCMC, etc. Marketed only for MFG unit "Jalaram Industries" to promoted wheat floor for him and started exports from "Jalaram Industries", later he developed his firm PEARL EXIM and started his work in full fledge, according to him the biggest benefit he got is the learning by helping the different industry. Tie up with supplier helped him to quote best price in International Market. You can also start your business as an international broker, broker does marketing for supplier / MFG units who has good produts with Unique Selling Point. The broker can start business without investment , he does pre tie up with suppliers to supply products at the time of exports and legal agremnts are done for broker safty. http://www.visionagri.com/ started as a broker now they are also a successful exporter. The biggest advantage International broker get is the exposer of the international market and product knowledge which one can never get in a job. Broker does not require any company or IEC, if you want to become broker you can start now, however good marketing and communication skills are required in it. I can provide you many such companies to work with , you can whatsapp me on +91 8128111191.

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To bring more and more Merchant and Manufacturing Unit under One Umbrella, we have developed ExportBooster.IN 

Even MFG units are looking for a good tie up partner for exports as the International market is very big need to take help of many to make its product availability worldwide. 

The biggest focus which merchant exporter must do is to find the probable supplier first, else you will keep shooting an email and you will never get any responce from genuine people only fraud people will try to bring you under their trap.

You must ask a question 1000 times in your mind that how different I am in providing the product or services then other, if you found the answer then you found your USP [Unique Selling Point] and yes now you should start marketing. 

 

The benefit in helping MFG & doing marketing and exports for them 

-> Good for long term relationship

-> You worked hard for MFG units exports and they will kick you out and will deal directly with buyer , even this is good for you because you got the knowledge, which would prove to be an asset & that you can only get by helping others. 

 

Want to Earn More Profit at first

Most people have the eagerness to earn and not serve so they quit this quickly. At first, you must buy a product of 100 INR & sell it on 99 INR in the local market, the loss is your learning experience you will never get in B-School. Paytm was doing the loss of 1700 Crore, they are focusing on turnover not profit, at first you need to focus on turnover. 

No Product Knowledge

Starting Exports without product knowledge is riding a car without a fuel. You need to meet 1000 suppliers to gain more and more product knowledge 

Choosing Multiple Product 

Choosing too many multiple products will confuse you and your buyer, in this modern era speciality has got his importance. 

Thinking Exim Business can be done online

Never for startups, startups need to come out for PC / Mobile need to visit at several places, need to meet people, etc. It could be done online after 5 years. Face to Face meeting is 1000 times more powerful than Facebook / Whatsapp Chat. [Key tool for negoations]

Thinking you need many parties for success 

Most of my big clients only got 3 to 4 buyers who are doing great exports. Even when I was in CHA I found that many have got only 1 buyer but he buys 10 containers in a month. 

Lack of Persistence & Patience 

Whats wrong even if you do 1 deal in 1 Year ? you focus on frequency & repeat order later on.

Moving forward without a mentor

At startup you always need a guide a mentor because in Exim Business there is no Step by Step guidance, in this trade you need to take a step and need to look at 17 other direction simultaneously, need to take other step & look turn around and see 360 degree, thus most coaching class, Youtube, Google, training institute, coach failed to make most people successful in this trade. So you always need a Guru to answer all your doubts so ExportImport.Guru is for you. 

"Most of my clients/students find the party with the help of their personal contacts of their friends and relatives. So you need to create more and more friends in your life you will never know who will trigger."

Always WhatsApp me & I will try my best to help you +91 8128111191 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to get a 560000 USD advance TT in bank ?? You just need to pay 2800 USD. (Fraud Case)

THIS FRAUD PEOPLE TELL THAT AMOUNT REMITTANCE DONE, NOW YOU JUST A CERTIFICATE TO FOR BUSINESS WITH CAMEROUN. FAKE BANK WEBSITE , INNOCENT PEOPLE PAY 2800 FOR CEMAC CERTIFICATION BUT ITS ALL FAKE YOU NEVER NEED SUCH CERTIFICATION FOR EXPORTS.  DO IT EARLY ELSE, PAYMENT ON HOLD BY BANK. HA HA HA HA HA HA 

BEWARE OF SUCH FRAUD 

What is Letter of Authorization required in GST ?

Actually, Letter of Authorization is only required in Partnership firm or company having more than one director because in Proprietor only single can be authorized signature to handle the legal transaction 

Declaration for Authorised Signatory

 

We are <<RN Overseas>> & hereby solemnly affirm and declare that <name of all partners / name of 1 partner who has to be given ownership> to act as an authorized signatory for the business << RN Overseas>> for which application for registration is being filed/ is registered under the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017

All his actions in relation to this business will be binding on us. Signatures of the persons who are Partners are given below. 

 

S. No.

Full Name

Designation/Status

Signature

1.

 

 

 

2.

 

 

 

 

Acceptance as an authorized signatory

We  <name of all partners/name of 1 partner who has to be given ownership> hereby solemnly accord our acceptance to act as authorized signatory for the above-referred business and all our acts shall be binding on the business.

 

Place                                                                                                                 Signature of Authorised Signatory(Name)

Date

Designation/Status

 

Can we receive the payment via Hawala in International Transaction ?

Hawala is a totally illegal system of money transfer, a traditional system of transferring money used in Arab countries and South Asia, whereby the money is paid to an agent who then instructs an associate in the relevant country or area to pay the final recipient. As you export your shipping bill would be prepared by CHA, that shipping bill would be linked up with bank, money received via Hawala would not be via bank , so it would show your Shipping Bill Outstanding in bank, if money is not received in 6 months can be extended to 9 months in many cases, then RBI is going to impose penalty on firm or might blacklisted the exporter. So always receive money via banking channel for exports, once money received via bank your shipping bill would be marked as closed and you would be given eBRC, i.e electronic bank relization certificate. its the document required to get an Export Incentives from Government 

 

 

What is RCMC ? Do we need to register for RCMC for exporting our products ?

To promote the exports from India, the government has developed Export Promotion Councils, EPCs are made based on product wise. 

You just need to google EPC for your product 

Google

"Export Promotion Council for Agri Products" = APEDA : The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority 

"Export Promotion Council for Plastic Products" = PLEXCONCIL : The Plastic Export Promotion Council

"Export Promotion Council for Hardware items" = EEPC : Engineering Export Promotion Council of India

You can google the council for your products & if you don't find official government export promotion council for your products then you can opt for FIEO Registration 

"Export Promotion Council for Multiple Products" = FIEO : Federation of Indian Export Organization 

Now if you become the member of such council you would be given Registration Cum Membership Certificate, RCMC 

Suppose if I become the member of APEDA, I would be given APEDA RCMC Certificate

Suppose if I become the member of EEPC, I would be given EEPC RCMC Certificate

Suppose if I become the member of FIEO, I would be given FIEO RCMC Certificate

 

If your products are listed in Restricted Categories then you need RCMC else not but I suggest all my students and clients that you must register for RCMC Certificate for your relevant product. 

 

Following are the benefits of RCMC Registration 

1. Get Foreign Leads (Buyers database)

2. To Get benefits FTP [Foreign Trade Policy] RCMC is required 

3. Concession in Foreign Trade Shows 

4. Source the goods from a supplier via only paying 0.1% GST against LUT 

5. Latest Market Intelligence & Trade Statistics of product 

6. Knowledge, News & updates relating to your products. 

7. Special Premium Support for your Exim Business as you are a member of a council 

 

Registration in almost any ECP's RCMC could be done online & special user id & password are sent in you via email so that you can get access to premium content. 

 

 

How buyer send us PO ? What is the Format of it ? Real Sample PO ?

PO = Purchase Order

Before buying anything from us Importer will send PO. Many times exporter does his signature and stamp and provide them back via Email. 

Actually, I can't share the real PO of my clients but for your knowledge, I am sending you the PO of fraud companies, actually, my client got this PO but as the company was fraud, Government ECGC Cover was not available against this firms, so we did not proceed for this deal. 

But hear our purpose is to learn and check the format of PO & that we will definitely do. In actual PO does not have any fixed format. 

Download the Purchase Order received from the buyer via email (***MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS GET AN ECGC COVER AGAINST PO TO SECURE YOUR DEAL UPTO 95% OF INVOICE VALUE) 

Is import of used tyres allowed in India?

One can easily find product Import Export Policy via www.icegate.gov.in or www.indiantradeportal.in or for specific doubts, Eximmitra.in helps a lot to exporter or importer, queries are always replied in it by experts, its nice government initiative 

Import of retreaded or used pneumatic tyres under ITC (HS) codes 40121100 (retreaded tyres of a kind used on motor cars including station wagons and racing cars), 40121200 (retreaded tyres of a kind used on buses or lorries), 40121300 (retreaded tyres of a kind used on aircraft), 40121910 (retreaded tyres for two wheelers), 40121990 (other retreaded tyres), 40122010 (used pneumatic tyres for buses, lorries and earth moving equipment including bigger size vehicles and light commercial vehicles), 40122020 (used pneumatic tyres for passenger automobile vehicles, including two wheelers, three wheelers and personal type vehicles) is restricted. Import under these HS codes is allowed freely if the consent of / permission from the Ministry of Environment and Forest is taken and the following conditions are met (where applicable): (i) Import of retreaded tyres for buses, lorries and earth moving equipment including bigger size vehicles and light commercial vehicles is permitted freely if the per tyres CIF value is USD175 and above; (ii) Import of retreaded tyres for passenger automobile vehicles including two wheelers, three wheelers and personal type vehicles is permitted freely if the per tyre CIF value is USD25 and above. However, import of used rubber tyres with one cut in bead wire and import of used rubber tubes cut in two pieces is free under ITC (HS) code 40040000.

Kindly also read my article on TMI : https://www.taxmanagementindia.com/visitor/detail_article.asp?ArticleID=8033&kw=How-to-check-Import-or-Export-policy-for-any-particular-product-I-choose-for-EXIM

How to Import or Export "restricted" marked items under www.indiantradeportal.in

If you find the import of products under the said HS Code is restricted you need to apply for grant of an ‘Authorisation’ for import or export of the said items to RA, with a copy to DGFT headquarters in ANF 2M (as prescribed in Handbook of Procedures) along with documents prescribed therein. Original application along with Treasury Receipt (TR) / Demand Draft needs to be submitted to RA concerned and self-attested copy of same needs to be submitted to DGFT in duplicate along with proof of submission of application to concerned RA. You can contact your DGFT office near your area. 

Shall I start business now or should i wait until I get full product & process knowledge ?

Kindly Start the business, perfection will come once you enter the market. Learning never stops, we always keep on learning new things every day. you will learn a lot once you enter into this field. 

We shall keep in touch smiley

yesKindly Whatsapp me for any help +91 8128111191mail

 

Which are the most important websites startups must visit on regular basis ?

List of all FREE to access websites/app

 

1. IndianTradePortal.in 

An authentic goverment website to know the HS Code / Export or Import Policy / Government Incentives for our products. 

2. www.dgft.gov.in 

An important website to check access "Export-Import Data Bank" for free. Great data analysis could be done via data bank. 

For example : Top 100 Products exported in Austrialia from India, Top 100 products imported from canada to India, etc trends we can get from a government website

3. www.trademap.org

From Trademap we can get more data base of world trends based on products "Trade Indicators"

For example: Top countries exporting ceramic ties or top countries importing ceramic tiles , we can get to know where to market what ? under compnies tab we can get to know huge data base of companies, importer or  exporter for FREE & Trademap is WTO approved website.  

4. www.macmap.org

From above website we can check the import duties in foreign countries, sometime if we choose such products which has very high import duty or ban in foreign countries then we may suffer, its better to check the import duties of our products in our key market areas.

5. www.icegate.gov.in 

A government website to get trade guide for import or export. We can also check the import duties before importing products in India. While seeing import duty make sure you don't consider IGST much in import duty because that amount you will get refund in form of Input tax credit as you sell that product in india with bill. 

6. Barai Overseas Twitter Account https://twitter.com/baraioverseas

Twitter account of barai overseas is also followed by JNPT port , make sure you also hit bell icon for barai overseas tweets 

7. www.eximguru.com

A nice website to get daily news and government notifications & update relating to Export-Import Business, it's not of government but very authentic & popular website (Scroll down at the bottom and check latest Exim News & Notification) 

8. Create Google News alert for your products and your related keywords

To get the best update relating to the products you choose set google news alert with your products and related keywords, daily you will receive one email from Google for FREE with all latest news and updates related to you. Visit Google news from PC, type "Onion", scroll down, create an alert. 

9. www.dailyshippingtimes.com

Just like Economic times, there is daily shipping times, not by government but the very authentic website to get daily updates in Exim Trade. 

10. News in Shorts Mobile app https://inshorts.com/ 

Stop wasting your time watching the news on TV & wasting a lot of time in repetitive content. Get the news in only 60 words, download its mobile app, read and understand all business news and trends very fast. 

 

 

 

What is the concept of Broker in international market ?

3 Levels of International Broker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vIY0K4qvwE

International Broker Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPSfsA-44ts&list=PL-N8-2Kxv68aXsi2HzIa_gJcqPNxPrmWd

Brokers mainly do marketing activities and find buyers for Exporter.

Q. What are charges of broker ?

A. Broker charge some % of commission on Invoice value, that commission has to be paid to broker once Exporter receives fund in their account 

Q. What commission broker charge ?

A. Broker Charge 1% to 5% on invoice value based on Products.

Q. How broker find buyer for us ? 

A. Generally broker has got good contact base in foreign of their friends & relatives. Moreover they also do online marketing, they have got good communication & marketing skills 

Q. Are Borkers = Merchant Exporters

A. No Brokers are not merchant Exporter, Merchant Exporter has his own IEC Code , he might be exporting his products on his brand name

While broker does not have a company or IEC, he finds only buyer and provide it to Manufacturer or Merchant Exporter.

Q. Why can't Broker do deal directly ?

A. Broker generally don't have much financial capacity instead of starting small business, many work as a broker for major company who can invest a much in this trade. Many broker also becomes successful Exporter later on.

Q. Is broker business safe? Broker work for Exporter & Exporter can cheat broker by asking buyer to deal with him directly...

A. Broker does legal agreement with Exporter. If Exporter does direct deal without providing them commission then he could be taken to court

Moreover Broker gets all Website email I'd & password access of Exporter, so broker tracks all activities of Exporter till contract end.

Q. What is the life of agreement / contract with broker?

A. Generally contract are done for 5 year with broker. 

Q. Do broker work for startup ?

A. Generally broker work for only those who can invest much in trade but I have made few Borkers who also work for Startups. 

Q. Is it worth to work with broker 

A. If you don't have much time for marketing, if you are not tec savvy then broker is good to provide a business start but broker charge much commission , if they charge 5% of your invoice (bill) then its equal to 50% of profit  on Products & i.e they do get without investment. 

Q. Are broker & buying agent same ?

A. Many times I have heard people telling that agent & broker are same but it's not , agent are available in foreign countries one needs to provide them products as an sample, they market it & they also charge commission after deal ?

Q. What is difference between agent and broker in international market ?

A. Broker are found in our country & Agents are found abroad. They do almost same work , so many people says that both are same. But in actual person marketing for our products from India is broker & person marketing our products from abroad are buying agents.

Q. Do Exporter need to pay commission on first deal ?

A. No, Contract are made such that broker will get commission on every deal 

Q. Why buyer would prefer to buy from broker ?

A. Broker do not revail their identity. Broker does marketing from Exporters official email I'd , buyer feels that he his in direct connection with manufacturing unit or supplier or Exporter. Many times broker represent itself as marketing manager or marketing executive for a firm.

In many cases broker has got his own relatives who only trust broker.

 

What is CAD Payment terms ? is it safe for exporters ?

CAD = Cash against documentation 

if payment terms are written in documentation CAD via bank the it is DP & considered as very safe in done in proper way....

See this link : http://exportimport.guru/discussionforum/single/is-100-dp-safe-payment-terms-for-export-business-what-precautions-we-must-take-in-a-deal

but if only CAD done without bank, i.e documentation are sent directly to importer then it is most unsafe way to do business because after receiving the documentation, the importer might not release the payment and he will get delivery of goods once he has original BL. 

 

 

Which is best option for startups, Merchant Exporter or Broker ?

Obviously, Merchant Exporter is a better choice because it has got an identity in the market , merchant has own IEC, does shipment from his own firm, buyer know merchant directly, while broker does not have an identity and does not have his own firm and IEC code, finally its a matter of choice of individual that what he wanted to become. 

How to avoid rejection of our goods sent in international market ?

Rejection are of 2 types 

1. Foreign country Government rejection. 

2. Rejection by buyer - in actual its called not acceptance. 

When goods are not sent as per the parameters of a foreign country then it could be rejected. One must get pre-approval lab test done from https://www.sgsgroup.in/ so that our products are never rejected by the government of foreign countries, generally developed countries like USA and UK have strong criteria but countries like UAE, Srilanka, OMAN, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Africa, Malashiya, etc does not follow any strict norms & generally accept all cargoes. 

Rejection by buyer (non-acceptance) not visiting bank to collect documents in DP or DA & pay is a fraud, for it ECGC will pay you. 

 

 

Can we bring back rejected Cargo ? NOC

If cargo is rejected by Government of USA or UK, then they generally destroy the goods in the port itself. So no chance of bringing it back. 

But if there is non-acceptance from buyer then we can take it back but for it, NOC would be required from buyer. 

Q. What is the concept of NOC & why it is required to bring back non accepted cargo?

A. When our cargo reaches the foreign country then importer gov will always be in favour of buyer , even he may be cheater , as he is the citizen of the country. Now if we what to bring goods back from his country his gov will ask us to show NOC [No Objection Certificate] from buyer to take this goods , and generally they don't provide at this time and demurrage of port gets started, if container as hold at ports for months then demurrage value goes much more above cargo in that situation exporters quit. 

So for safety exporter must always ask for NOC from buyer along with PO (Purchase Order) 

Q. What is generally written in NOC / Any specific format for it ?

A. There is no specific format for NOC everyone has own NOC format but I am providing you one sample for your understanding...

Subject : NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE 

We have placed an order US$ 164850 (US$ One Hundred Sixty-four thousand eight hundred and fifty dollars) worth of books with payment terms as follows 

15% advance TT against proforma invoice 

85% DP which is document against payment via bank 

We hereby issues NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE that in that unlikely event of .........................(Name of Importer) is unable to pay or fail to clear the container or due to any reason whatsoever including force majeure situations Exporter is free of any liability, risk and cost and can do any one or all of the following 

A. Take the goods back to India

B. Sell the goods to another buyer

C. Importer will Forfeit the 15% advance which was transferred in advance 

D. Any other act or action Exporter or his lawyer deems fit. 

Importer will not raise any claims in India against the exporter for such act. 

[ Sign and stamp of Importer in the letter pad of importer send via email ]

 

 

 

Why people get 110% Insurance on Export Import Business ? Suppose costing = 1,00,000 & at the time of loss we get 1,10,000 , Why ?

Yea it's true that we get insurance of 110% because in most of the cases it's the importer who asks for a claim from insurance because when goods are damaged in transit, its the importer who has to bare a loss. 

Under all 3 widely used terms FOB / CFR / CIF also read this: http://exportimport.guru/article/single/buyers-always-ask-for-fob-cfr-cif-price-for-our-products

the liability of exporter will end when he safely load the goods into a vessel 

Chart For Exporter

Incoterms  Risk Factor Cost Factor
FOB upto loading into vessel upto loading into vessel
CFR upto loading into vessel upto buyers port
CIF upto loading into vessel upto buyers port + Insurance

 

Chart for Importer

Incoterms Risk Factor Cost Factor
FOB port to port  port to port freight + Ins + import clearing 
CFR port to port  Insurance + import clearing 
CIF port to port  Import clearing

 

So from above, one can easily say that exporter will buy marine insurance in CIF terms only, else importer will buy from his country in FOB or CFR for his safty. 

In most cases, importer visits his bank in DP / LC payment terms & pays to bank and collect the documents, then can clear the goods once he has original docs collected from bank including original BL. 

Also read : http://exportimport.guru/article/single/payment-terms

Now after clearing importer will get to know that goods are broken or damaged in transit, he will ask insurance company from claim, now if insurance company gives them only 100% then also importer will occur loss because he might have paid CHA cost for clearing, local freight cost from port to factory, etc. so insurance company gives them 10% more i.e 110% so that importer does not occur loss. 

Q. Do insurance company also pay loss of import duty paid by the importer at the time of customs clearance for import?

A, No, marine insurance company will never pay for import duty, import duty refund would be available from custom itself if they are informed within 6 months of import, so no worries in it. 

Q. where we need to approach to buy marine insurance?

A. One can approach CHA or Insurance Company like GIC, Tata AIG, ICICI Marine Insurence, etc. for more help in it.

Q. Is it true that every times its the importer who needs to get a claim ?

A. In most of the cases importer gets claim but in acctual claim would be provided only to those who has original BL, i.e if importer does not pay for BL and exporter has it in his hand then exporter will get a claim, & if importer pays and collects the BL + Docs from bank then importer will get caim. 

In short and simple language marine insurance claim would be provided only to those who are original BL (Title Of Goods) / (Owner of Goods)

On What value we will get an government incentives like Drawback or MEIS , etc ?

Government incentives or rebate like Drawback or MEIS would be provided to exporter maximum up to FOB value.

Even if Exporter does a deal in CFR or CIF , adds port to port transportation cost in bill , still he will get an incentive maximum up to bill value of FOB (Loading into vessel at Indian Port) 

On what value the import duties are calculated ? any online import duty calculator ?

Import duties are always calculated in CIF value. If your buying is in CIF then your duty would be calculated based on your billing but if your billing is in FOB or CFR then the government will convert it into CIF billing & then duties would be calculated based on that. 

Government formula for conversion of FOB = FOB + 20% Freight + 1.125% Insurance = CIF 

Goverment formula for conversion of CFR = CFR + 1.125% Insurance = CIF

Goverment formula for conversion of CIF (no converson , direct calculate duty on it) = CIF 

 

In short, the CIF value would be considered as an Assessable Value for the calculation of import duty. 

Official Government Import Duty calculator is available in www.icegate.gov.in -> Custom Duty Calculator -> Trade Guide for Imports -> Enter products HSN or Description -> Get a calculator, enter Assessable Value CIF in it & you got an answer. -> Hit show bifurcation -> See IGST amount that would be refunded (adjusted as Input Tax Credit) when you sell it with the bill in a local market and collect GST in domestic sales) 

Where can I get motivation in my life. I need a help related to my career, can you help us ?

I think you must read my OOZE Book, Its available for FREE on Google & Amazon. It's my autobiography, my real life stories will really help you..

OOZE Book by Kishan Barai

Amazon Link : https://www.amazon.in/OOZE-Motivation-Bhagavad-Modern-Times-ebook/dp/B07631Y78B

Google Link : https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Kishan_Barai_OOZE?id=m4VUDwAAQBAJ

How to find HS Code for my products online in accurate way ? HSN

How to find HS Code / Harmonized System of Nomenclature / ITC / International Trade Classification / Custom Terrif Head / CTH / RITC , etc. for our products ?

Take a paper & pen  &  Follow this given steps 

1. Google "(Your Product Name) HS Code" write that code in a paper 

2. Search on Google "(Your Product Name)" Export Data, you will find few more code on export data enter in a paper 

3. Use www.Indiantradeportal.in for search or to verify your above HS codes, in this website you will find a detailed description on HSN Code. 

From the detailed description, we can easily trace out what this HSN Code says... & when we want to import something we can always ask for HSN code details from the supplier. 

What could be considered the best way to verify the credibility of an Exporter or Importer ? BCL

Bank Confirmation Letter (BCL) / Bank Opinion letter linked with DNB Report would consider as best to verify the credibility of a party 

How it Works ?

You need to provide all banking details of your party to the bank, bank will provide you opinion letter based on it. 

Grade A : Highly trusted company with good regular turnover record based on bank statements 

Grade B: Mixed Views , deal must be done in LC payment term, avoid paying any advance TT if you are an importer. 

Grade C: Highly risk, this means the party might not even have sufficient fund to carry out your order. 99% Fraud Chances. 

 

Q. What documents are required to get such reports from our bank.

A. If you are exporter then banking details of your buyer with his Purchase Order 

    if you are importer then banking details of your supplier with his Proforma Invoice 

 

Q. What are the average charges for such verifications?

A. Approx it cost around 3500 to 5000 INR , it depends on bank & its branch city. 

 

 

I am finding too many buyers from B2B website & I am receiving a lot of inquires ? Are they genuine ? any free tool to verify them ?

There is new international gang set up to trap new businessman / business women 

Here are some free ways to verify them. 

1. Check its website domain age from websites like https://smallseotools.com/domain-age-checker/https://www.webconfs.com/web-tools/domain-age-tool/

2. Drop an email to ECGC office near your area or visit them https://www.ecgc.in/

3. Drop an email to commerce wing or economic wing in Indian Embassy set up abroad. 

4. Search on Google "Your Party Name" with Fake / Fraud. For example "Pearl Trading Fez Fraud" or "Pearl Trading Fez Fake"

One client of mine was desperate to deal with peal trading fez , I did google search... with keyword Pearl Trading Fze fraud

& see what i found....

I just stopped him & saved him from coconut deal.... 

What is concept of EBRC & FIRC ? is it useful for startups ?

As per RBI latest guidelines, once we export goods, we must receive payment in our bank account, moreover, government incentives would only be provided once proof of remittance is provided.  

 

EBRC = Electronic Bank Relization Certificate; when money is received in a bank account, bank will provide data to DGFT & one can download the EBRC from official DGFT website www.dgft.gov.in -> Online eBRC -> View & Print your eBRC. Enter your banking & IEC details. 

FIRC = Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate is also issued by a bank in case of payment realised in INR or advance. It also works as a proof of remittance received. Inward Remittance money (certificate) received from other bank accounts not liked with IEC Code must be provided to the actual bank for the setting of an export transaction as per RBI Guidelines. 

 

 

 

Which are most important types of Bill of Lading used for Startups ?

Important types of BL which startups must know. B/L is provided by a shipping line to the exporter.

A. On Board B/L = Generated by the Shipping line when goods loaded into a vessel (This is the major requirement of an importer to clear his goods from his port)

B. RFS B/L = Received for Shipment B/ L, its generated (if required) when the goods are received by shipping company but yet loading is not done onto the vessel 

{many times if exporter harass CHA or Shipping Line too much, they give such RFS BL in advance to keep a mouth shut of exporter but such BL are not accepted in LC payment terms}

Important Subtypes of A & B for startups 

1. To Order B/L (Safest B/L): To order BL is considered as safest BL in the world when it is consigned to in the name of Bank, because in case of DP / DA or LC we are not receiving any advance . We might receive some small % in advance but rest has to follow as per DP/DA/LC for example 20% Advance & 80% DP via bank. In that case, we cant give our goods tile in the name of buyer. So we consigned cargo in the name of Bank, & bank after receiving money can endorse in the name of the buyer.

2. Stright B/L : Stright BL are such BL on whom consignee is direct buyer name.  Such BL must only be made when payment received in advance or if goods are sent on open account to our friends or relatives, etc. 

 

 

Which countries startups select in most cases for exports ?

Startups mainly select those countries which are very much near their port because they think that if near countries are selected then they will receive the payment fast because importer can't afford the demurrage at port, so if goods reach their early he needs to visit bank early to pay and collect the documents from bank to clear the goods. 

Port to port transit time could be judged from www.ports.com 

Buyer is asking for BL Surrender , shall we surrender the BL in his favor ?

Surrender of BL must only be done if you receive the payment of goods in your bank account, else without that if your surrender BL, importer can collect the goods without the need of any original BL. 

&

Many times fraud importer also ask the exporter to send a swift message to his bank that "Without doing any procedure kindly release all documentation in favour of the buyer", in such case also importer can clear goods without paying anything on any secured banking payment terms. 

So take care.... EXPORTER MUST NOT SURRENDER BL OR MUST NOT SEND ANY UNWANTED SWIFT MESSAGE VIA BANK 

Q. What is Swift Message ?

A. Just like whatsapp , it's a legal secured server software which is used by bank to bank to send information. Its full form is Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication

 

How to prepare Bills of Exchange ? How we can keep our transaction safe via Bills of Exchange ?

Bills of Exchange is a document giving a strict order to the buyer to release fund on or before said time. 

Fig: Exporter giving a strict order to an importer 

 

I have written an advance level article on Bills of Exchange on https://www.taxmanagementindia.com/visitor/detail_article.asp?ArticleID=8042&kw=How-to-make-your-International-Export-Import-Business-Transaction-SAFE-AND-SECURE 

Exporters generally prepare bills of exchange on a word file. 

See. 

 

In Bills of Exchange which exporters prepare it has his own signature in it, space is left for importers signature as well 

How it works ?

1. Bills of Exchange prepared by the exporter and provided to his bank. 

2. Exporters bank send it to importers bank 

3. Before collecting the documents, importers have to sign bills of exchange. without bills of exchange signature, importer cant collect docs & goods.

4. Once the signature is done it would be provided back to exporters bank & exporter will receive signed bills of exchange. 

[It would be proof that importer has accepted the order to pay on or before the due date] 

 

Q. On which payment terms this Bills of Exchange are useful?

A. Bills of Exchange could be provided to any banking terms like DP / DA / LC but its most useful for DA terms because in DA importer can collect the BL & Docs from the bank and he needs to pay after some usance period.

Q. Do bank takes guarantee of payment in DA ?

A. No, Bank only takes guarantee on LC payment terms, in DA or DP we need to keep ourself safe via purchasing ECGC cover. 

Q. Suppose if we receive Bills of Exchange on DA terms with usance period of 7 days & importer also signed bills of exchange, we also receive Bills of Exchange with his signature, & even he did not pay after 7 days to our bank, then what we can do? 

A. Signing Bills of Exchange and not providing payment is a big fraud, the importer can be sent to jail easily. but no worries, we already have ECGC cover , show bills of exchange to them and proceed for your claim. Generally a fraud buyer will not collect the docs if he finds that you have also sent a bills of exchange with other documents set. Even in case of non acceptance, ECGC would help. 

Q. Do buyer ask us to send bills of exchange with other documents ?

A. No buyer will ask you to send bills of exchange , but still you need to send with other documents 

Q. What Docs generally buyer ask exporter to send it via bank ?

A. It depends on buyer but in most cases we find : Invoice , Packing List, Certificate of Origine, Phytosanitary Certificate & Bill of Lading. 

but dont forget to add Bills of Exchange from your side in DP / DA or LC.

Q. Should we talk to the buyer that we will send you bills of exchange?

A. It is good to talk everying in advance , with his PO we should also ask for his NOC, get his PO get it ECGC verified , go for DP/DA/LC without worry.... with ECGC & Bills of Exchange 

 

 

 

 

Do email marketing really work ? How we can work faster on it ?

Definitely email marketing works, this technique is also used by banks and major corporates in International Markert to boost sales. 

I have done FTP consultation for several Star Export House, so I know how they work on email marketing. They work in the very planned way and uses many premium tools 

Using VPN

Most good co uses EXPRESS VPN paid software, they change the IP of PC, from Indian IP they switch to foreign IP in which they want to market. For example "Canada"

Finding Right Market Place & Right Keyword.

At first, they find & check the puls and perception of people's mind, do people really want to buy their products in "Canada". So they use GOOGLE KEYWORDS PLANNER. So suppose your product is "funnel seeds" you can check monthly google search in Canada on keywords like "Funnel Seeds", Import Funnel Seeds, Supplier of Funnel Seeds (Supplier of Funnel Seeds in Canada is definitely buyer for you because they don't have good funnels grown in Canada) 

Using Email Extractor 

Several co uses Atom Park Email Hunter software to grab all targeted emails based on set keywords and set countries as VPN is set for targeted countries so you always get a perfect result. After switching VPN to Canada, if you type on Google "Hotels near me, they will show some results of Canada only, if you type buy mangoes, you would find some e-commerce store and supplier selling products in Canada with CAD currency price.  And with Atom Park Email Hunter you don't even need to visit any website, email list would be automatically extracted into software , people gets few thousands or lacks of email via this software. You can youtube about Atom Park Email Hunter software

Sending Email 

Leading Exporter does not send mass email in BCC or CC, sending mass email does not create a good impression, people get to know that its mass email, so sending personal email one to one would be the best option. To speed up this process people use Microsoft Word Mail Merge Facility, Yea Microsoft allow us to send mass email look like personally send to an individual, that tool you can also use it for FREE, just search on search engine "Microsoft Mail Merge" 

 

In email marketing, I would like to say 

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” : Martin Luther King

 

 

My friends and relatives are there in foreign countries they want to enter in importing and I want to export them. Can you help ?

If your friends and relatives are in foreign countries then you should guide them in a proper way if they have got no idea about export import. 

90% of regulations & formalities remains the same but..... you should.....

 

1. Ask them to visit CA (Chartered accountant) to open a Export Import Firm

2. Ask them to visit CHA (Custom House Agent) or CNF (Clearing and Forwarding Agent) & do import port registration 

3. Ask them to visit the official department of customs (Find from Google & call them)

4. Kindly do check the import duty in their countries via http://www.macmap.org/

5. Is there any Free trade agreement with India? If they have they will enjoy less duty or duty-free imports for it check rules of origin via http://findrulesoforigin.org

 

& if you want to export them some small goods then you can send it via courier, in most countries courier imports do not need any firm or registration for customs clearance. 

 

What is the shortcut way to register proprietorship business online ?

There are no shortcut ways in your life but 

I am providing you few tips for easy online registration for Proprietorship.

 

1. Get udhyog adhaar for Free 

 

https://udyogaadhaar.gov.in/UA/UAM_Registration.aspx

 

2. Apply for GST for Free 

 

www.GST.Gov.in 

 

Key points to note.

 

Legal name of Business : would be as per your PAN , personal

 

Trade Name of Business : You can enter any business name.

 

Documents Required

A. Udhyog Adhar

B. PAN [Personal]

C. Digital Photo 

D. Saving Bank Details.

E. Electricity Bill 

 

You will receive GST.

 

3. Get bank current account in Trade name 

Once you get bank current account in the business name, then update its details in GST Portal for FREE.

4. Get IEC Online via DGFT.Gov.in 

If you face any problem in online filing then plz do whatsapp me screenshot, I will help you ... 

What should be the packaging for Merchant Exporter ? do Merchant need FSSAI or other licence or do they need to show MFG units name ?

No, Merchant does not need to show manufacturing units, nor he needs any licence because licence like FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) are made for Indian norms & it does not required for exports , its required to sell on local market or import food products & sell in the domestic area. 

 

I am providing you export packaging bag of my student, that bag is used by him for multiple products http://avdenterprise.co.uk/ (They have made the website based on UK extension as their target market is UK only)

 

Bags sample for MERCHANT Exporter , : http://avdenterprise.co.uk/Products.aspx

How to make a best first impression to a buyer ?

Your first impression is the last impression .......

The most comprehensive message which shows your complete capabilities to export & you have sufficient product knowledge must be highlighted. Moreover, your website & videos are your shop/stores so present them in the best way. 

I would like to give an example of my client http://everexoverseas.com/ EVEREX OVERSEAS. 

see how well the marketing email is drafted. 

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are pleased to introduce our company EverEx Overseas to you. We are a leading manufacturer/distributor of Unique Baby Cradles from INDIA. The product that we are presenting to you is termed as 'Ghodiyu' in the local language. A ghodiyu is an infant cradle formed of a stainless steel frame and a cloth hammock. Indian mothers have used this type of device for hundreds of years, so that their baby can fall asleep quickly, getting all the rest they need while developing proper sleeping habits. It is believed that the rocking motion soothes and relaxes the child and puts them to sleep quickly by replacing the comfort and security of a mother's womb. Indian mothers claim that using this type of cradle for their child can relieve baby colic symptoms due to the rocking motion, unlike strollers and cribs. Also, the cradle is fully folding and packed in a very handy box which makes it easy to carry.

Ghodiyu is quite famous among the Indians staying Abroad. Whenever they come to India for vacations, they buy our product from here to carry it to the USA, due to the lack of this product in the American market. We would also like to inform you that the America is abode to nearly 3.2 million Indians, which is nearly 1% of the American population. We have exported this product to countries like Sri Lanka, Australia and Dubai and it is already revolutionising the way babies sleep there.

We got your contact details from your website. We also understand that you are a leading importer of baby products in your country, so we would really like you to consider our product and help us in delivering this world class baby cradles globally. It’s a new product in the international market, and with proper marketing you would be able to sell thousands of this cradles a month in the American market. Our company is selling nearly 3000-4000 of this cradles a month in India itself. Hence, with the mission of enlightening the world with the advantages of this baby cradle, we invite you to visit our website (www.everexoverseas.com) and to explore the details of our company. You will also find the digitals and the assembling video of the product on the website. We would be pleased to submit our offer to you on the receipt of a specific enquiry.

In case you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be happy to reply you with the necessary details.

Regards,

Abhishek Savani

Founder and CEO

 

EverEx Overseas

Mavdi road, opp. Vishveshwar mandir,

Rajkot- 360004, Gujarat, INDIA.

Website: www.everexoverseas.com

 

 Must Watch his Marketing Youtube Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGrEJmw8bdc

 

Such types of professional marketing videos and logos could be made using www.fiverr.com 

I want to import food products for domestic sales , so what would be my requirements ? FSSAI

You can apply for FSSAI Online ( Food Safety and Standards Authority of India )

https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx

Common Faq's for FSSAI Licence for imports 

Q. Are lab test required for products?

A. No, you will get FSSAI online with only a few basic documents given in the attachment. 

Q. What are charges to get FSSAI Licence?

A. At present official government fees are 7500 INR Online for Importers. 

Q. What precautions we need to keep in the domestic sale of imported products?

A. We need to show our FSSAI Code number in products packet or box.

Q. Is FSSAI required in exporting food products?

A. NO, but in a rare case, some buyer may ask for it but it's not required FSSAI has got no value in International Market, they more believe in another lab test like SGS done each and every time at the time of shipment. 

 

 

Following are the documentation required for it. (Please download the attachment file)

 

Which is best website to buy port data for research and analysis of all products ?

If you want to buy the data for research and analysis then go for official government website. Government is selling the port data.

http://www.dgciskol.gov.in

In this website you get all information for all products all port, pricing and all. Excluding buyer name you will get complete port shipment details for all products including HSN & all.

Moreover it would be most latest & most accurate as they are of Government. 

A perfect subscription for product research and trend analysis to capture key market with key products.

 

What should be the subject of an marketing email ?

Generally, most people beg for orders and they hardly get. 

Importing products from you is also an opportunity for them to earn & grow. 

So Subject of email could be related to your products or like

Vegetables & Fruit Business Opportunities with Indians

catchy subjects would force them to open an email, email should be big but key areas should be highlighted so that they can also catch up fast. 

Dear Sir, Madam..

Please do find our sample shipment records  in the attachment file

I would like to introduce our company Hiral Overseas that has been in Export & Import business for the past few years. 

We have been an established and popular company with an excellent track record for the best customer satisfaction. We have never compromised on the quality and the services provided to the customer. We believe in keeping the customers happy and providing them with products at a very competent price. We have an excellent team who will guide you with their best ideas by keeping in constant touch with your company and informing about the market trends.

Please feel free to keep in touch with us about any of your business related requirements/queries.

Please note that we trade in Mangoes, Potatoes, Onions, Garlic, Pomegranates, Banana, Peanuts and any other requirement from the presently market trends.

We would like to offer our service to your company. We will contact you for further discussion at a time convenient to you.

We look forward to a wonderful relationship together and success for all concerned.

Regards,

Nilesh Jadav ( CEO )

 

 

Hiral Overseas

150foot Ring Road,Ramapir Chowkadi, 80 Foot Lakhna Bunglow Valo Road,Shop#08, Suvarna Complex,Ground Floor,  Gandhigram  Rajkot, Gujarat - 360007( india)

Contact No: (+91) 9898694554  /  9998541620

Skype:Hiral.overseas

 web : www.hiraloverseas.com

 

 

What is DNB Report to verify the credibility of any exporter or importer ?

Dun and Bradstreet, also called simply "D&B," is a financial reporting firm that has been active for many decades. Financial reports issued by Dun and Bradstreet are often used by lenders and investors to determine a company's eligibility for credit.

There was a student of mine name Hussain, who wanted to import cashew nuts from a particular party in Malaysia, the talk was so good that he feel like buying from him only, he was going to provide them 100% advance TT & I was very sad, I told him that cashews of such kind are not coming form Malashiy but he blindly trusted that part because of the same community. Finally, I told that if you want to pay advance then pay but please make sure you get the DNB report done of that party. After that DNB report, he understood that I was correct and I have saved his money. 

D&B report is a business credit report used to assess the creditworthiness of a company. A D&B report typically has three main scores that assess this business credit, which includes the commercial credit score, and the financial stress score.

DNB Report could be generated via https://www.dnb.com/ or via your bank. To get the report you must have banking details of your party along with purchase order or proforma invoice, if possible. 

Please find the DNB Report in the attachment file. Before exporting or importing from anyone DNB report (Bank Confirmation Letter / Bank Credit report must be generated) 

What are the fundamentals of LCL : Less Container Loded & FCL : Full Container Loaded ?

LCL = Less Container Loaded. 

 

In LCL Shipment you the Shipping line / CHA Consolidated the different Exporters consignment into one container

 

For us CBM (cubic metres) & weight of the cargo plays an important role in freight calculation. Freight is charged on which ever is higher.

 

I.e L x B x H = CBM (Meters) 

 

Freight is charged on Gross weight or CBM which ever is higher.

 

CHA will quote for LCL [Less Container Loaded] Small shipment via Sea.

 

1000 KG = 10$

1 CBM = 10$

 

Now L x B X H of box in meters is 2 x 2 x 2 = 8 CBM 

 

Costing 80$ by CBM 

 

Now weight is 2000 KG 

 

Then costing as per weight is 20$.

 

-> So shipping line or CHA would charge 80$ as per CBM not as per weight [Which ever is higher]

 

 

Now case 2 

 

CHA will quote for LCL [Less Container Loaded] Small shipment via Sea.

 

1000 KG = 10$

1 CBM = 10$

 

Now L x B X H of box in meters is 1 x 1 x 1 = 1 CBM 

 

Costing 10$ by CBM 

 

Now weight is 2000 KG 

 

Then costing as per weight is 20$.

 

-> So shipping line or CHA would charge 20$ as per weight not as per CBM [Which ever is higher]

 

Remember one doesn't calculate the L x B x H for FCL Shipments [Full Container Loaded] 

 

Because shipping line & airline gives direct rates for 20FT or 40FT containers. 

 

20FT Container is 8FT (Height) X 20 FT (Length) x 8FT (Breath) 

 

It can equip approx 26,000 KG [26 tons] of goods approx.

 

40FT Container is 8FT  (Height) X 40 FT (Length) X 8FT (Breath) 

 

It can quip approx 29 tons (29,000 KG of goods ) approx. 

 

 

In 20FT or 40FT Container both can quip almost similar weight but in terms of CBM they are different.

 

 - 20FT can equip 33 CBM

 - 40FT can equip 66 CBM 

 

-> So generally for FCL Shipments for bulky goods 20FT containers would be used & 40FT more products which are higher in volume then weight for example puffed rice or big teddy bear

Can we startup with small import from Alibaba to learn the process ? What precautions should be taken ?

Small products import at startups is an very good idea , it would help you to learn the chain for your export business in future.

 

Following precautions you must take while doing small import. 

 

-> Best Sourcing place for small import is Alibaba.

 

-> Find unique / new products which are not available much in the market 

 

-> Get an IEC Code in advance & import only under that name via www.dgft.gov.in & GST via www.gst.gov.in to avail ITC [Input Tax Credit] on IGST paid at the time of Imports. 

 

-> Make sure supplier is Gold suppliers in Alibaba, you will see a gold coin Signe 

 

-> Make sure supplier must have an trade assurance, you will find a crown yellow symbol i.e Alibaba takes the personal guarantee of goods & quality & your money would be refunded if no goods arrive or arrival with damage. 

 

-> Always do payment via Alibaba online payment method (avoid direct TT via bank for small imports) 

 

-> Make sure you import it under CIF terms , so your shipment includes cost, insurance & freight. Or DDP shipment of too small to be done via courier you receive at your home. 

 

-> Always ask & check Proforma Invoice (PI - Quotation) before you import. Only after receiving PI via email / Alibaba app , pay via Alibaba link with trade assurance. 

 

-> Better then Amazon & Flipkart, OLX also trigger many sales. Selling in OLX requires nothing not even GST Code, you can import some unique wrist watch in very small quantities without IEC via courier & can post it's pic on OLX & it works many time for unique products. 

 

-> Keep on increasing the QTY, it would reduce your per unit cost. 

 

-> Feel free to contact with Kishan Barai Sir for any help via WhatsApp or email. 

Can you provide us the NOC format to be provided in GST ? & Why it is required ?

In GST or other registration we need to show our address proof, our address proof should be in the name of application applied. Now we use the firm name under firm name in GST & our address proof electricity bill shows some different name. 

So Consent Letter / No objection certificate from owner must be attached showing that he permits us to allow / start the business from his place. 

Format : In normal simple paper it could be printed , signature must be done & uploaded for registration.

 


NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE

 

TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN

 

This is to certify that I BHADJA NEELKUMAR PRABHUDASBHAI (Name of the owner), owner of the property 407, DECORA SQUARE, OPP. SADHUVASVANI SCHL, RAJKOT. (Principle address have permitted and allowed JAY ASHVINBHAI KADIVAR (Name of the Proprietor) for operating and conducting their business from ADDRESS MENTIONED ABOVE.

I further state that I have no objection if JK EXPORT CORPORATION (Name of the proprietor) uses the address of the said premises as their mailing address.

Owner of the property

Signature

 

BHADJA NEELKUMAR PRABHUDASBHAIM

 

What is the difference between Shipping Bill & Bill of Lading

Remember the difference between Shipping Bill & Bill of Lading

Shipping Bill is filed by CHA for custom clearance purpose, it's not the requirement of buyer to clear the goods but it's only proof that proper formalities for exports is done in India.

Bill of Lading is the proof that goods are loaded into vessel. It's the main requirement of buyer to clear the goods from his country & we need to send this BL to buyer. 

->  KNOW THE FACT 

With only Original BL importer can clear the goods. So make sure payment must be taken in advance or deal must be done in safe way & proper formalities. 

Q. If only BL is enough they why buyer demands more documents from exporter. 

BL is only proof of loading, it doesn't Providers guarantee of good quality. 

So buyer ask for inspection, SGS report, invoice bill, packing details, fumigation report, proof of origin (certificate of origin) from India, Insurance etc along with BL to get proper goods.

What should be your identity doing an International Business ?

When you start your new International Business , what you will say to your friends & relatives ?? 

Your answer could be "Export Import Business" 

But if your answer is " I have started a new Export Import Business" then it is almost certain that you are going to FAIL. 

Because you haven't create your identity.

Kindly understand that suppose if anyone ask to Dhirubhai Ambani or Mukesh Ambani ?? That what you are doing

They would answer "we are doing the business of petroleum products"

They definitely do Export import Business by importing crude oil & exporting finished form of petroleum products & tar. But they never say they are doing "Export Import Business"

Suppose someone ask to Adani , that what are you doing ??

They would answer they are doing the business of Coals, 

We already know that Adanis entire life has been Export Import Business when he started Adani Enterprise but he would never say that he is doing an Export Import Business. 

Suppose if someone ask to prinjles, balaji, frontolay , lays, etc they would say they are doing the business of Chips. 

Nestle would tell you they are in FMCG. 

But they will never tell they are doing an Export Import Business because when you say you have started an Export Import Business it's definition is incomplete. 

Export Import Business = Business 

So how good it would look if someone ask you what you are doing & you only say 

Business 

Does it sound good ?? NO....

You must have an perfect answer that I am doing exports of fruits & vegetables

Import of OCC waste paper scrap 

Or business of Scrap. 

I.e you need to make an product your identity, but not Export Import Business. 

Products is / are an identity of all successful Exporters & Importers 

Make sure you choose a product and move forward. No worries you may fail but at that time you may change the product but should not quit Export Import Business.

At certain stage Dhirubhai Ambani also failed but he changed the product but he always remain in flow on Export Import Business a kind of business you love. 

 

 

Which certificate is required to import products duty free if there is a FTA with India ?

If the exporting country has a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India then Indian importer would enjoy the benefits in a concession of import duty. 

For it, the exporter has to provide Preferential Certificate of Origin to Importer along with other basic documents like Invoice, PKL, Inspection, Insurance, BL, etc. 

 

 

Can we get Exporting Fruits with Videos & Contrainer Specifications of some more packed house Products ?

Generally when refer container are used with cold storage facilities, generally only 40 FT Container are used & it has an approx capacity of 13 Tons, 13000 KG.

See Videos & Also check it's video Discription 

Video

Video 2

 

How to get a permission to route documents directly to a buyer?

 

It depends on your relationship with bank. For some they need everytime for some they need once in a year, for some only email is sufficient, there are no fix rules in it, only main thing is that shipping bill set off must be done from banks, that is the most important thing. Because without set off export deal will not be completed in the eyes of banks and Government and your payment would be marked as Open.

After Setoff of Shipping Bill EBRC Would be issued to avail you benefits if any.

How to send an email to Embassy with Impact of requesting buyer's database & abroad setup at a same time ? with Kuwait & Vietnam Embassy Quick Response

Respected Sir / Madam

I am [Enter your Name] the Director of [Your Company Name], INDIA & I am  writing  to  introduce  our company in Kuwait & establish a relationship with a reputed company or set up a new company in FTZ [Free Trade Zone] 

So we need your guidance on following 

• Total Company Formations Documents and Procedures 

• Good Agents / Company suggestions who could assist us in Documents and set up procedure 

• Total Investment Required to set up full company or formalities and cost to have a partnership any company 

• List / Directory of Companies / Importers importing goods from India. 

 

Awaiting for your reply. Thanking you in advance

Cordially Yours,

[Your Name with Company Website]

 

Watch The Reply ..............

Embassy of India

Kuwait

 

 

No. KUW/COM/245/1/2019                                                                        August 29, 2019

 

 

Mr. Gagan Upadhyay

AnnaPoorna ExiM Seva Private Limited.

Rajkot, Gujarat.

Email: info@annapoornaexim.com

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

Please refer to your e-mail regarding contact details for importers/agents in Kuwait.

2.         We are enclosing herewith the requisite information. You may correspond directly with the parties, indicating your membership details with your Chamber of Commerce & Industry details along with a printed brochure including the terms and conditions etc. It would facilitate if you indicate your bankers, membership of the Chamber of Commerce and other professional bodies, fax numbers and complete address. You may also contact Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry at their e-mail: kcci@kcci.org.kw, and browse the following websites of the Kuwaiti trade directories for further detailed information, including e-mail ids, websites, etc. of the Kuwaiti firms;

 

1.

www.kcci.org.kw

2.

www.kuwait-toplist.com

3.

www.TradeArabia.com

4.

www.meed.com

 

3.         Kindly ensure that the Kuwaiti company is an active member of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry, before entering into any trade contracts with them.

 

4.         There are virtually no restrictions on trade with Kuwait. It is a very open and highly competitive market and imports from all over the world. Goods not produced locally, generally attract an ad-valorem duty of 5%. Certain basic food products are exempted from duty. Goods manufactured locally invite protective tariff depending on the products. The market is highly conscious of quality, packaging, presentation, pricing and delivery schedules. Keeping long term interests in view, an effective market strategy is essential to penetrate and remain in this Kuwaiti market. The labels should be in Arabic and English and should provide sufficient information about the products and their usage. Wherever applicable, date of manufacturing and expiry should be indicated on the packages. A Kuwaiti sponsor is required for all business dealings in Kuwait. For industrial projects in the government sector, the Central Agency for Public Tenders, Kuwait issues tender for each project. The Embassy has also received intent from 75 Kuwaiti companies, dealing with various items, who are interested to act as local sponsors, especially in the industrial field. The complete list of these companies is available at the Embassy’s website (www.indembkwt.gov.in) under the link Economic and Commerce. You may like to consider approaching them directly for assistance.

 

5.         However, Embassy is not responsible for the financial standing and business credibility of the firms listed herewith and in the website. These particulars may please be got verified from their bankers etc. before entering into any business contract. To safeguard your interest, we strongly recommend that business may kindly be conducted by confirmed and irrevocable letter of credit only.

 

6.         This Embassy would be glad to provide you with any other information that you may require.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

(Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri)
Second Secretary (Pol & Com)

 

IMPORT & EXPORT AGENTS

A & M Co.

Tel 2461 3997

 

Ali A. A. AI-Sanea Commercial Est.

Tel 2481 7379

 

Arabi Co.

Tel 2472 4058

 

Areej lnt'l Gen. Trad. & Cont. Est.

Tel 2433 6086 2433 6087

 

Aruppie

Tel 2246 9437

 

Asia Countries Co. W.L.L.

Tel 2244 4864

 

AI Awama General Trading Cont. Co.

Tel 2241 4322 I 23 I 24

 

Aziz & lkram GenTrad& Cont. CoW.L.L.

Tel 2242 4678

 

AI-Bait AI Ma'mour Trading Co.(BMC)

Tel 183 3000

 

Boushahri Group W.L.L.

Tel 188 5522

 

China Chen Company

Tel 2243 1359

 

AI-Deera Gen. Trading & Cont. Est.

Tel 2473 4448

 

Fatami Import & Export Est.

Tel 2246 9437

 

AI Fozan Group

Tel 2431 3204 I 2431 3205

 

Gulf Supply Co. Ltd.

Tel 2481 0322

 

International Business Center

Tel 2240 4044

 

AI-Kulaib Fisheries Co.

Tel 2240 5551 I 2240 5552

 

Kuwait Oasis Trading Est.

Tel 2561 1 1 1 5 - 2563 9183 I 4 7

AI Mailam & Shaalan Co.

Tel : 2471 0209

 

AI-Melwani Gen. Trad. & Cont. Est.

Tel : 2242 4597 I 2240 5621

 

National Express Cargo Co.

Tel : 2482 3599

 

The New Almirah Co.

Tel : 2483 6468

 

AI-Oula Fish Co. K.S.C

Tel : 2492 0270 I 2492 0271

 

AI Tadamon AI Kuwaitia CoW.L.L.

Tel : 2484 5660

 

From : Indian Embassy in Vietnam 

Dear sir,

 

Reference the trailing mail,

 

Please find attached the suggested lists of dealers of agro products from Vietnam that our Mission has obtained from the Vietnamese business directory for your necessary action. A relevant contact for your end is the Vietnam Food Association, which is the association for Vietnamese dealers of foodstuff and agro-commodities for you to seek more businesses in the field.

 

Vietnam Food Association, address: 62 Nguyen Thi Thap Street, Him Lam Residence, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, tel: +84-28-62983494 / 62983495 / 62983497 / 62983498, fax: +84-28 62983490, email: vietfood@vietfood.org.vninfo@vietfood.org.vn, website: http://www.vietfood.org.vn 

 

You may like to approach and register the enquiry and/or seek Vietnamese business partners from the following trade portals/organizations:  

 

1. Mr. Dang Hoang Hai, Director General, Vietnam eCommerce and Digital Economy Agency, 25 Ngo Quyen Str., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: 84-24-22205351/ 2220 5507; Fax: (+84-24) 22205513, Email: idea@moit.gov.vn; web: http://en.idea.gov.vn/http://en.vietnamexport.com/index.php/business-directory.html

 

2. Ms. Tuyet Mai, Marketing Manager, Vietnam Business Directory; Room 18, A Building, 79 Lac Trung St., Hai Ba Trung Dist., Hanoi, Viet Nam; Mobile:  +84-974 486 804; Skype: maiphung.vn; Fax: (84 24) 32181104;  Email: tuyetmai.yellowpages@gmail.commaiphung@trangvangvietnam.com; Website: https://www.yellowpages.vnn.vn/ or http://yellowpagesvn.com/

 

3. Ms. Truong Bich Ngoc, Manager, Int’l Cooperation Dept, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, No. 9 Dao Duy Anh Str., Hanoi, Tel: (+84-24) 35742162, Fax: (+84-24) 35742030, Email: ngoctb@vcci.com.vn; web: www.vcci.com.vn

 

4. Mr. Harish Taparia, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi, 7th Floor, ATS Building, 252 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Bac Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Phone: (+84-24) 37724248, Fax: (+84-24) 377 24248, Email: inchamhanoi@gmail.cominfo@inchamhanoi.vn, Web: www.inchamhanoi.vn

 

5. Mr. Mohan Ramesh Anand, Chairman, Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, Address: 2nd Floor, Packsimex Building, 52 Dong Du Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, S.R Vietnam; Phone: (+84-28)38238132; Fax: (+84-28)38238530; Email: incham@gmail.comincham@hcm.vnn.vn; Website: http://www.incham.vn

 

Regards,

--

Minh Nguyen (Ms.)

Marketing Assistant

Embassy of India, Hanoi

Tel: +84-24-38244990

Email: ecocom1.hanoi@mea.gov.in

Web: www.indembassyhanoi.gov.in

The Difference Between Non Negotiable and Negotiable BL

First Know This....

Bill of Lading is the document of title i.e Ownership of Goods. We all know that BL playes an important role in the business of Import or Export. Original Bill of Lading would be provided to the exporter by shipping company when he safely loads the goods into the vessel, that original Bill of Lading must be available in the hands of an importer in order to clear the goods at his port. 

Now there is always tussle between Exporter and Importer; Exporter wants payment first then he wants to release BL and buyer wants BL first then he will release the payment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

So when there is a lack of trust buyer and seller prefers banking terms like LC. Where Buyer needs to freeze his funds into his bank, the exporter has to submit the BL to his bank and gets his funds released. 

But there are many scenarios arising in the international trade where documents are there in the bank, buyer gets the goods at port and buyers bank unfreeze the funds and at the end of the day exporters don't get anything.

Actually people don't know & do not understand the Difference between Negotiable BL and Non-Negotiable BL

Non-Negotiable BL

Non-Negotiable BL means this BL could not be used as the negotiations especially regarding the payment. If the buyer has BL Scan Copy, Photocopy, BL Number then he may get the goods and shipping line should not be made liable for it. In this shipping, the line will never get it verified from the bank nor ask anything regarding payment, they may release the goods to the buyer in spite of his non-payment of funds. 

Ex. Morbi Ceramic Exporters lost millions of dollars by sending 100s of Containers to Brazil before few months. 

Negotiable BL

In Negotiable BL the buyer has to pay the money at first and then he can get the BL in his favour; endorsement from bank , the shipping line has to verify that endorsement and then can release the goods, else they would be liable for the payment. 

BL is always NON Negotiable unless and until its consigned "To Order of Bank"

So if you want to make the BL Negotiable you have to get it marked "To Order of Bank" in Consignee & Buyer can get in his name once he pays full money because even in LC its not Advance payment, its Letter of Credit

 

Updates in IATA [International Air Transport Association] tact manual tact manual......

Can AWB: Airway Bill Negotiable?

Ans : No AWB can never be Negotiable , only BL can be... AWB is always NON Negotiable 

So there is huge risk when you send the goods via Air, so never share AWB Number or Scan Docs before payment arrival. As your buyer to collect AWB or BL to collect it from the bank itself. 

 

 

 

How I Suggest Subway Company to improve its Copy for Covid-19 Corona Virus ?

Original Message from Subway in https://www.subway.com/en-IN/AboutUs/SocialResponsibility/covid19

How Subway is Addressing Coronavirus and
Your Safety in Our Restaurants


 

We know that Coronavirus is a concern for many people in our region and around the globe, including valued guests like you, and I want to personally reach out to let you know what Subway® restaurants is doing to help combat the spread of the virus.

We are closely monitoring and following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), to ensure we and Subway® Franchise Owners are doing our part to keep you, Sandwich Artists™, and our communities safe.

We’re also:

  • Increasing frequency of cleaning and sanitizing restaurants, especially most-touched surfaces like door handles, credit card readers, dining areas, and restrooms, so that it’s done every hour.
  • Temporarily removing dine-in sandwich baskets and serving trays, and amending our beverage refill policy to offer you a new cup with each refill.
  • Reinforcing our existing health and food safety protocols with restaurant teams, such as frequent and proper hand washing, glove use, and ensuring employees who are ill stay home and seek medical attention.
  • Making it easier to have a more touchless experience through through delivery with our partners Swiggy and Zomato.

We are prepared for any service changes to local Subway restaurants should they be required by the CDC, WHO and regional public health department officials. We will continue to proactively monitor, evaluate and respond to the impact of the virus, and update you on how we are making swift changes with your safety and needs in mind.

Sincerely,

John Chidsey [CEO of Subway]

 

 

 

 

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How Subway is Addressing Coronavirus and
 Safety in Restaurants
?


 

We know that Coronavirus is a concern for many people in our region and around the globe, including valued guests like you, and I want to personally reach out to let you know what Subway® restaurants is doing to help combat the spread of the virus.

Subways has a large selection of mouth-watering Sandwiches meals in the restaurant which offers high quality cooking.

While Most Other restaurants are Closed Down

We are OPEN TO SERVE YOU

We are closely monitoring and following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO), to ensure we and Subway® Franchise Owners are doing our part to keep you, Sandwich Artists™, and our communities safe.

We’re also:

  • Increasing frequency of cleaning and sanitizing restaurants, especially most-touched surfaces like door handles, credit card readers, dining areas, and restrooms, so that it’s done every hour.
  • Temporarily removing dine-in sandwich baskets and serving trays, and amending our beverage refill policy to offer you a new cup with each refill.
  • Reinforcing our existing health and food safety protocols with restaurant teams, such as frequent and proper hand washing, glove use, and ensuring employees who are ill stay home and seek medical attention.
  • Making it easier to have a more touchless experience through well trained delivery boy.

We are prepared for any service changes to local Subway restaurants should they be required by the CDC, WHO and regional public health department officials. We will continue to proactively monitor, evaluate and respond to the impact of the virus, and update you on how we are making swift changes with your safety and needs in mind.

Now simply click ' Order now!' and enter further delivery information to get the high-speed delivery on Swiggi and Zomato.

 

Sincerely,

John Chidsey [CEO of Subway]

Can you show some practical sales and investment costing sheet where startups worked together ?

Investment

Chillies (3459 Boxes @ Rs. 184/- per Box)

6,36,456.00

CHA / Shipping / Freight Charges

1,44,000.00

Total invested amount

7,80,456.00

 

Investment breakdown

Vivek Patil

2,50,000.00

Shivprasad Purohit

2,50,000.00

Ankit Dalvi

1,00,000.00

Vilas Gaikwad

1,00,000.00

Pallavi Pansare

1,00,000.00

Total Amount Raised

8,00,000.00

Balance amount

19,544.00

 

Percent wise investment breakdown (Rs. 7,80,456) & actual value used

Vivek Patil

31.48%

2,45,671.94

Shivprasad Purohit

31.48%

2,45,671.94

Ankit Dalvi

12.35%

96,370.71

Vilas Gaikwad

12.35%

96,370.71

Pallavi Pansare

12.35%

96,370.71

Total

100.00%

7,80,456.00

 

Chilly Selling

Date

Boxes

Rate, AED

Price, AED

26-02-2020

1019

10

10,190.00

80

9

720.00

 

27-02-2020

83

10

830.00

230

9

2,070.00

330

8

2,640.00

 

28-02-2020

440

8

3,520.00

48

7.5

360.00

5

8

40.00

 

29-02-2020

1000

8

8,000.00

120

7

840.00

 

 

 

Adjusted boxes

100

9

900.00

Total

3455

 

30,110.00

Total number of boxes was 3459; 4 boxes was adjusted in sampling & customs operations.

 

Destination Expenses, AED

Hamali

435.00

Parking

1,250.00

CHA/VAT

5,500.00

Loading/Unloading

300.00

Commission

1,460.00

Total

8,945.00

 

 

 

Profit/Loss assessment

Text Box: Profit/Loss assessment

 

 

Total difference:

(Chillies selling rate - expenses) in AED

30,110.00

8,945.00

21,165.00

 

Currency calculations: 21,165x20= Rs. 4,23,300/-

Total P/L:

7,80,456 - 4,23,300 = Rs. 3,57,156/-

 

Government incentive calculations: (expected in April/May 2020)

Duty drawback

931.00

MEIS (3%)

18,619.00

TMA

28,000.00

Total

47,550.00

Total Loss incurred considering incentives:

Rs. 3,09,606

     

 

Current P/L of individual investors considered on invested amount of Rs. 7,80,456/- Loss value considered: Rs. 3,57,156 (for current calculations as incentives not received)

Loss amount is distributed as per the percentage of amount invested by the investors individually

Vivek Patil

1,12,425.60

Shivprasad Purohit

1,12,425.60

Ankit Dalvi

44,101.60

Vilas Gaikwad

44,101.60

Pallavi Pansare

44,101.60

Total P/L

3,57,156.00

 

  1. Please keep buffer of Rs. 5000 in minus side as we are yet to calculate banking charges & misc that will be known after final amount receival.
  2. Final calculations considering the government incentives & banking charges will be done after receiving the same.
 
  Text Box: >	Please keep buffer of Rs. 5000 in minus side as we are yet to calculate banking charges & misc that will be known after final amount receival.
>	Final calculations considering the government incentives & banking charges will be done after receiving the same.

 

 

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What is SBLC - Standby Letter of Credit ?

Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC)
 

SBLC is a guarantee that is made by a bank on behalf of a client, which ensures, payment will be made even if their client cannot fulfill the payment.

The Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) is never meant to be used, but prevents the contracts from going unfulfilled in case your company closes down, declares bankruptcy, or is unable to pay for goods or services provided. It also helps to prove a business, credit quality and repayment abilities. Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) can help to establish trust with your business partners and be a powerful tool to help meet your business goals.

The purpose of this letter is to establish a bank guarantee for the deal or transaction with a third party. For Example, if an individual wishes to take a loan, but does not have sufficient credits standing, the bank may then ask for a guarantee from another party (third party), and this is done in the form of Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) that is issued by another bank. However, the said individual would then have to produce certain documents or evidence to support the non-performance of the buyer to obtain the payment through the SBLC.

The bank is obligated to make payment if the documents presented comply with the terms of contact. Though, the SBLC are considered very versatile and can be used with modifications to suit the interests and requirements of the buyers and sellers.

Pro and Cons of SBLC:
The SBLC is often seen involving International Trade which involves large commitment of many and have added risks as well.

Advantages:
1: The greatest advantage of SBLC is for the person to get the potential of getting out of that worst case scenario.
If a seller calls an agreement for payment within 30 days of delivery and payment is not made, the seller can present his SBLC to the buyer’s bank for payment. In this way, the seller is assured to be paid.

2: SBLC reduces the risk of production order being changed or cancel by the buyers.

3: SBLC helps to give the assurity to buyer to receive the goods and services that outlines in the documents. For Example: If a contract calls for the construction of a building and fails to delivers, the client presents the SBLC to the bank to made whole.

4: Small businesses can have difficulty competing against bigger and better known rivals. SBLC can add reliability to its offer or bid for a project and can oftenly help avoid an upfront payment to the seller.


5: It is easy to confuse the functions of Standby Letter of Credit with those of regular letters of credit. For one, some people tend to forget that though Letter of Credit can be used as form of payment, SBLC cannot. However, both letters of credits can be used as a way to protect the holder on non-payment. Both tools are different in that sense and that is why they should not be compared.

6: For other type of credit documentation, Letter of Credit and so on, the document flow is more complicated. The reason is that Letter of Credit have more participants in the process and there is information running from an advisory bank to an issuing bank. The verification process for this type of document usually takes ten days. If the merchandise arrives by boat, sometimes the documents arrive later. Additionally in order for the shipping company to transport the merchandise, a bill of lading has to be issued

Disadvantages:
1: The biggest challenge ia understanding the export contract and the obligations that comes with it. Punctuality in performance , quality and having their supply chains inline with it.

2:The next is currency hedging. The exporters may have booked an order a month or two for supply from the current month and the actual cash flow maybe three months after this. That has to be understood by startup exporters.

3: Certification process/ flow of documentations, this part can easily be outsourced. Exporters should mainly worry on the physical part. Documentation can be outsourced Custom Broker or any agency , I.e. Preparation of invoices, packing list, certificate of origin approval and drafts approval. 

4: Getting the buyer’s credit info and his credibility is also on aspect of risk management.

5: In exporting a product, there is a risk of damage

 

6: Finding information on some markets can be extremely difficult. Lack of information would mean that you do not have sufficient information on your competitors and trends related to your specific product and similar products. This can negatively effect the ability to do well in the target

 

7: Using SBLC for new startups , they actualy don’t know about the buyer’s info.

8: The disadvantages that  also come with Letters of Credit are that it is :
→   Costly
→   Sensitive expiration dates
→   Reliability of payment under the Letter of Credit is dependent on the issuing
bank

 

9: One of the disadvantages that we can note on Standby Letter of Credit is in terms of the protection it provides to the buyer. Letters of credit are generally providing equal protection to the parts involved in the trade. However, the process may be more favorable to one side more than to the other. According to the International Standby rules or ISP98 the revision process will take from 3 days up to a week.
 

10: The buyer is more at a disadvantage because the period may be too short to review details or typos within the document that may hinder delivery. Some people compare a SBLC to blank checks to the order to seller.

 

11: The main disadvantage of SBLC is that the importer cannot cancel a letter of credit or change it while everybody concerned agreeing. The only choice is to pay within the hands of supply bank not the client.
 

12: The other big disadvantage of SBLC don’t guarantee the quality or amount of the products and this is the dark side of it.

 

13: Going by the international standby rules if you want a revision you will have to wait for 3 to 7 days. This puts the buyer at a disadvantage because this time might be too short for reviewing the details. It is not enough time to look at typos that may cause problems hindering delivery of goods

 

Conclusion:
It is important to understand a SBLC before using one in trade. The benefits and disadvantages are many. However, the most important having is that it gets you protection against not being paid but such protections are very low and you might not get any penny from the trade, there are full chances that the guarantee would be default which helped the applicant to open an LC and at the end of the day you will keep receiving all the discrepancy from the bank. As SBLC is not as per the format like Irrevocable LC at sight so startup should avoid it……

 

How to source goods from a local supplier for Exports with LUT at 0.1% GST?

How to source goods from a local supplier for Exports with LUT at 0.1% GST?

Presently with the Make in India activity, exports keep on getting a charge out of this different treatment since exports should not be troubled with household taxes.

What is the Export of Goods under GST?

According to IGST Act Section 2(5), the export of goods with its syntactic varieties and related articulations implies removing ideals from India to a spot outside India.

How are Exports rewarded under GST Law?

Under the GST Law, the export of goods or services has been treated as:

  • Between State flexibly (7(5) IGST act) and secured under the IGST Act. Export is treated as Inter-state gracefully under GST, and IGST is a charge on export.
  • 'zero appraised gracefully' (Sec.16 (1) IGST act). For example, the goods or services exported will be assuaged of GST collected upon them either at the info stage or at the last item stage. 

Merchant Exporters purchase goods from the Indian makers and sell them into the global market. They might not have their assembling unit or handling office.

0.1% GST on Supplies to Merchant Exporter

With late changes of aberrant tax GST presentations, the Council saw the significant challenges for the export part are because of deferrals in discounts of IGST and info taxes on exports. Because of the deferral of taxes which in the perfect world coming into blockage of working cash-flow to export business.

To forestall money blockage of exporters because of forthright installment of GST on inputs and so forth, the Council endorsed a new plan. Merchant exporters will currently need to pay ostensible GST of 0.1% for obtaining goods from residential suppliers for export. A merchant exporter can purchase goods at 0.1% for the export of goods.

Conditions for purchasing of goods at 0.1% for Merchant Export

  1. The supplier will deliver goods flexibly to Merchant Exporter on the tax receipt. 
  2. Merchant export will export goods with 90 days from the date of a tax receipt.
  3. Merchant Exporter will refer to supplier GST number and tax receipt number on the transportation bill, bill of export and so on.
  4. Merchant Export will get enrollment with an Export Promotion Council or a Commodity Board perceived by the Department of Commerce.
  5. Spot PO on Supplier: – the enrolled beneficiary will put in a request on the enlisted supplier for securing goods at a concessional rate, and a duplicate of the equivalent will likewise be given to the jurisdictional tax officer of the enrolled supplier
  6. the enlisted merchant exporter will move the said goods from the spot of registered supplier – (a) straightforwardly to the Port, Inland Container Deport, Airport or Land Customs Station from where the said goods are to be exported; or (b) legitimately to an enlisted distribution center from where the said goods will be a move to the Port, Inland Container Deport, Airport or Land Customs Station from where the said goods are to be exported;
  7. At the point when goods have been exported, the enrolled beneficiary will give a duplicate of transportation bill and tax receipt of the enlisted supplier alongside proof of export general show or export report having been recorded to the enrolled supplier.

Step by Step process for Exporters who has LUT Certificate from GST:

1. Having an Export Order:

Preparing an export request begins with the receipt of an export request. An export request, primarily expressed, implies that there ought to be an understanding as a record, between the exporter and merchant before the exporter begins creating or acquiring goods for shipment. For the most part, an export request may appear as the proforma receipt or buy an application or letter of credit.

2. Assessment and Confirmation of Order:

Having gotten an export request, the exporter ought to look at it regarding the agreement's terms and states.
The assessment of an export request, along these lines, incorporates things like item portrayal, terms of shipment, examination and protection necessity, reports acknowledging installment and the last date of an arrangement of archives with the bank.

3. Assembling or Procuring Goods:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), under the export credit conspire, stretches out pre-shipment credit to the exporter to fund working capital requirements for the acquisition of crude materials, handling them and changing over them into completed goods with the end goal of exports.

4. Freedom from Central Excise:

When goods have been secured, the procedure for acquiring leeway from focal extract obligation begins. The Central Excise and Sale Act of India and the related guidelines give the discount of extract obligation paid. There are two elective plans whereby a 100 percent refund on the job is given to export items on the accommodation of the proof of shipment.

5. Pre-Shipment Inspection:

There are number of-goods whose export requires quality affirmation according to the Government of India's warning. Thus, the Indian custom specialists will need the accommodation of an investigation testament given by the skilled and assigned authority before allowing the shipment of goods.

6. Arrangement of Clearing and Forwarding Agents:

On the finish of the way toward acquiring the Inspection Certificate from the customs offices, the exporter names clearing and sending operators who play out many capacities for the benefit of the exporter.

7. Goods to Port of Shipment:

After the extract leeway and pre-shipment examination customs are finished, the goods to be exported are pressed, checked and named. Legitimate stamping, marking and pressing assistance fast and safe transportation of goods. The export office finds a way to save space on the boat through which goods are sent to the merchant. 

8. Port Formalities and Customs Clearance:

The custom division awards authorization for export at the office of the traditions, and physical confirmation of goods in the shipment shed. The leeway for export is given on the Shipping Bill.

9. Dispatch of Documents by Forwarding Agent to the Exporter:

After acquiring the Bill of Lading, clearing and sending the operator dispatches all the records to the exporter.

These reports include:

  1. Commercial Invoice (validated by the traditions)
  2. Export Promotion Council Copy - RCMC
  3. Export Value Declaration
  4. On Board Bill of Lading
  5. Letter of Credit Draft (if any)
  6. Shipping Bill; AR4/AR4A and Gate Pass
  7. GR Form (if any)

10. Testament of Origin:

On receipt of the above archives from the sending operator, the exporter currently applies to the Chamber of Commerce for a Certificate of Origin and acquires it. If the goods are exported to nations offering GSP concessions, the exporter needs to secure the GSP Certificate of Origin from the concerned power like Export Inspection Agency.

11. Dispatch of Shipment Advice to the Importer:

Finally, the exporter sends 'Shipment Advice' to the shipper, implying the shipment date of the transfer by a named vessel and its average time of landing in the merchant's goal port.

How can exporter guarantee discounts under the LUT Method?

He may export the Goods/services under a Letter of Undertaking, without installment of IGST and guarantee discount of the unutilized input tax credit;
   (1) Any enrolled individual profiting the alternative to flexibly goods or services for export without installment of incorporated tax will outfit, before export, a bond or a Letter of Undertaking in FORM GST RFD-11 Bond and LUT Format to the jurisdictional Commissioner, restricting himself to pay the tax due alongside the intrigue indicated under sub-segment (1) of segment 50

   (2) The details of the export solicitations contained in FORM GSTR-1 outfitted on the primary entryway will be electronically transmitted to the framework assigned by Customs, and an affirmation that the goods secured by the said solicitations have been exported out of India will be electronically sent to the primary gateway from the said
All exporters enrolled under GST can export goods or services without installment of IGST, on the execution of LUT, aside from the individuals who have been indicted for an offence under any law where tax dodge surpasses 250 lac.

How to get GST Refund for exporter?

The exporter needs to submit online affirmation with other supporting reports at GST division/customs. A discount of 90% worth will be moved quickly, and parity 10 % will be paid after checking of reports of an archive. Enthusiasm at 6 % will be payable for postponed GST Refund.

How to maintain the secrecy of buyer’s detail while sourcing at 0.1% GST against LUT?

Merchant Exporter can apply the whitener on the buyer’s details on the documents like shipping bill which has to be provided to supplier

Moreover, if Merchant exporter expects his buyer to get hidden to everyone from numerous providers and afterward trade, he can move merchandise to an International broker / agent's company and later send out to his actual buyer

The exporter will give the following archives to the provider.

  1. Copy of shipping bill
  2. Tax invoice gave by the provider
  3. Fare General Manifest/Export report

Exporter will demonstrate the GSTIN of the provider and tax invoice number gave by the provider in the shipping bill.

 

How to sell products on Amazon Global Store ?

Step by step Amazon selling guide for Indian sellers.

 

1.Know where do you want to sell and what do you want to sell.

Amazon is the best platform to sell online from your country to other countries. It will help in growing your business internationally with ease.

Take the local taxes into consideration before selling online . For this you can take help from your local tax advisors.

Here is the link to Amazon India for further details:

https://www.amazon.com/

https://amazon.in/?ref_=sd_gs_global_in_i&ld=NSGoogle

 

2. Requirements for Indians.

If you are based in India and want to sell on Amazon.

Following are the basic requirements:

-A credit card which has option to be charged internationally.

-A bank account of your country which allows Automated clearing house which means that your bank account is able to accept the payments from Amazon.

-Your address where Amazon will send you mails.

-Your phone number with country code .

-A US EIN number .Here is the link to get US EIN number : https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss4.pdf

 

3. Finding products .

Find products which can give you profit on Amazon. For this , search online what buyers are looking for online from your platform . See the tips which qualifies your product to be a good product. In browse category see what are the best selling products and what items are in demand .

Here is the link to find such products: https://startupbros.com/step-by-step-guide-on-how-to-find-a-profitable-product-to-sell/

 

 

 

 

4. Restricted categories .

Do not chose restricted categories of Amazon. Here is the link : https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=14113001

 

5. Make list of your products .

To make a list of your items on Amazon you first have to chose the products and then proceed with listing. For this purpose, go to the inventory tab of Seller cental and click on Add items . You can search for the product information as well from here .Now see how many units of each item you want. If your item needs any preparation you can select that whether you will prepare it or you want Amazon to prepare it .

Here is the link for detail: 

https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/202121570?ref_=sdus_gs_guide_xscus_bil&ld=NSGoogle

 

6. Make your Amazon account.

For starting off Amazon will provide you with a number of options and offers through which you can make your new  account. You can simply chose the one which suits you and proceed forward with creating the account. Fir this purpose the link is attached below as well. Amazon will also ask for information of specific application to proceed with account creation process.

For opening Amazon India account . Here is guide  https://sell.amazon.com/?ref_=asus_soa_rd&     http://go.amazonsellerservices.com/l/229492/2017-12-18/328qmc3?ld=NSGoogle

 

7. Payments.

It is advisable to create your own bank account in the country you are willing to sell.For this contact your local tax advisory committee. When your selling account is set your balance is positive first. It will take almost 5 business days or around that till Amazon shifts balance in your bank account. As your Amazon payments come from more than one source,  it will be showed in your bank statements. Before expecting payment from Amazon you need to have a valid bank account or payment method as described in the requirements in step 2 .

For this the basic requirement is already mentioned in step 2.

 

8. Shipment procedure .

Amazon helps you to ship your products to the buyers online . For this there are 2 ways . Complete this by your own or use FBA which means fulfilment by Amazon.

https://services.amazon.com/global-selling/global-selling-guide.html/ref=asus_agsm_HIWpage_ship?ld=NSGoogle_SDRP_SELL_M#ship

-Fulfilment by seller

Here you can ship your products directly to the customers internationally. Keep in mind about international shipping cost and delivery time, ship accordingly

-Fulfilment by amazon(FBA)

Fulfilment by Amazon is very popular nowadays and it has become even more popular for all the right reasons.It is the fundamental of ecommerce business. Through this it is on Amazon to pick the products which you have to sell . Amazon  will ship the products as well and provide them to the customers. It has made this really easy for the sellers to grow their business and continue with it without worrying about the departments of logistics , packaging or the articles , shipment e.t.c. FBA allows the sellers to rest assured that their products will be delivered in time to the customers with all the delivery essentials. This makes it really easy for sellers to depend on Amazon. One edge of FBA is that the order is delivered timely and in less days .

 

-Importing and exporting inventory

After expanding your business you may need a customer broker or freight forwarder. Here is the link to the details : https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/201021820?language=en-US&ref=mpbc_200781070_cont_201021820&ld=NSGoogle

Make sure that your shipments go with the Amazon policies. If Amazon does not accept your shipments then you are advised to remove the shipment from fulfilment centre. There are so many online resources which help the sellers of Amazon to check the rates and it also makes shipping easier.

 

9. Manage your business.

For management of your business u can provide return policies either locally or through Amazon. In addition, provide customer support to your customers in best possible way.

Discover various management tools.

Here is the link for that:

https://services.amazon.com/global-selling/global-selling-guide.html/ref=asus_agsm_HIWpage_managesupport?ld=NSGoogle_SDRP_SELL_M#support

 

10. Customer support.

Provide local language customer support.

Be cautious with timely replying.

Now you know all the basics to get started. You can simple follow the steps and start selling .

 

 

 

 

 

How to find buyers using google maps ?

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You can search for all kinds of things, like post offices, photo booths, bus stops, or street names, overseas stores, using Google Maps.
You'll get better search results by signing in to Google Maps. When you sign in, you can quickly find places that you've searched for before and search for your contacts by name.

Steps to Search for a place:
1) On your computer, open Google Maps.
Open your computer browser and search for Google map. There will appear a window like this.
Click on Google map. Your Google map will be opened.
2) Type an address or name of a place.
Type in search option an address or name of place you want to visit. Your required place will be opened.
For example:
If you want to visit USA then write USA in search box as shown below.
3) Click on search option :
When you click on search option your required place will appear in Google map.
Red lined or red doted area will show your required place.
4) If you search for a type of place, like restaurants, you can filter your results.
If you are a businessman and want to search your related places you can also search that.
For example:
If you want to know USA furniture business places then type furniture, USA in search box. There will appear all the places related to your search. If you want to see more click on filter more. You can estimate by viewing Google map that how many people are working on this business and how many stores are there in USA for furniture.
General places on the map:
Local results appear for people who search for businesses and places near their location. They're shown in various places across Maps and Search.
For example, you can also search furniture, Dallas
Local results are influenced by a number of factors, primarily on relevance, distance, and prominence. These factors are combined to help find the best match for your search.
For example, Google algorithms might decide that a business that's farther away from your location is more likely to have what you're looking for than a business that's closer, and therefore rank it higher in local results so it would be advisable to change the IP, you may use free software to change the IP from google chrome store or play store. 
5) Click on place below your search box:
If you want to read prices, open time or close time and any other details simply click on place below.
6) Visit your required place:
You can visit your required place by clicking on your required place.
7) Check in dates and star ratings:
You can see stars rating , dates and other people reviews on that market place. Choose the best place with top stars rating and also check the number of votes (Stars)
8) Check open and closed time:
You can also check that the place is open or closed. Whether it is closed then when it will be opened. So if you call or try to approach them in closed hourse, it would create the lower impact
9) find website and contact numbers:
You can also find websites and contact numbers of the place you visited.
You'll see information about the place like the address, hours of operation, phone number, website, and ratings or reviews.
Tip: With iPhone and high end android phone you will get seach results of 360 degree views, you can use 3D Touch to find a place's website, save a place, look up directions, and share a place. To turn on 3D Touch, go to the Settings app General Accessibility 3D Touch make sure the switch is on. Then, open Google Maps and hard press on a place. Even from google
Places relevant to you
Some of the personalized searches that you see on Google Maps can only be seen by you. If you're on Google+, you may also see places recommended or shared by people in your circles.

Tips for searching
Here are some examples of searches on Google Maps:
• Specific businesses: Starbucks.
• Types of places: coffee near central park.
• Narrow your results by using the city and state: groceries in atlanta, ga.
• Narrow your results by using a zip code: gas in 94131.
• Find an intersection: 23rd and mission.
• Address, city, state, country, or airport: 1600 amphitheater parkway mountain view ca, LAX, Los Angeles Airport, or Mount Everest, Nepal.
• Latitude and longitude coordinates: 41.40338, 2.17403.
• Friends and other contacts (you must be signed in): Alex Cooper.
Get updates from businesses and places:
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WHAT PREPARATION AND PRECAUTIONS STARTUP INDIAN EXPORTER MUST TAKE BEFORE APPROACHING BUYER?

WHAT PREPARATION AND PRECAUTIONS STARTUP INDIAN EXPORTER MUST TAKE BEFORE APPROACHING BUYER?

Introduction.

Printed content matters a lot since it has a long shelf life, and it passes from one prospect to another. Well written, designed, published content materials will make your brand stand out from the competition and make your brand widely visible.

 

  • Prepare brochures.

A brochure is a document that says more about your business since it offers detailed information about your products and services. It should have the following inclusive; logo, images copy, or texts.

Brochures should be placed in well-chosen locations to attract potential customers. You can take your advertisements to trade shows and some you can handle them at your place of business.

www.vistaprint.com has free brochure templates

www.freepik.com has 30000 free graphic resources for brochure designs

www.canva.com Has a drag-and-drop design tools anyone can create stunning brochures regardless of design experience. All you need is a canvas account to create a folder.

  • Prepare a business visiting card.

There is no need to spend money on a graphic designer to get the look you want. Canva is free to use and has a vast library of free images, icons, and illustrations. They have a free business card maker where you choose from thousands of templates create by professional designers to make your custom cards. Business card printing is pain-free with affordable prices and a 100%satisfaction guarantee. www.canva.com

Placeit tools make it incredibly easy for you to make your business card. They help you crop and resize your images to get a perfect size. https;/www.placeit.net

Ps print has business card design templates that make it easy to get professional quality business cards. they have a variety of themes, shapes, colours, and styles. https;//www.psprint.com

 

  • Business flyer.

The design village can design you a beautiful business flyer ready for action. You only need a few photos of your products and a handful of sweet sentences to describe your products. They have an extensive library of fonts, layouts, and graphics to make your message shine. www.designvillage.co.ke

 

  • Catalogue.

A catalogue does not only present your products but also give your prospects all the necessary information about your offer and reveals a lot about your way of doing business. https://www.catalogmachine.com/ catalogue machine helps you reduce publishing sales and marketing costs for your business.

Using www.freepik.com, you can download free 5000 graphic resources.

The elegant service catalogue template is free and perfect for all. All you have to do is add custom images and descriptions, and the modern design vibrant colours and calming esthetics will take care of the rest. www.flipsnack.com

 

  • Price list.

A price list consists of all prices of products and services that you offer. It can either be printed or digitalised . You can publish your price list directly on your website or send it whenever a prospect is interested. Remember you should be having at least EXW Rates in USD

You can open google or word doc and create a table that includes all your products and services or consult a photoshop to design a price list for you .https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html it has a free trial and you can pay as you go on using it or you can use website like fiverr to hire free lancers who can work for you to create price catalog

 

  • Warranty sheet.

A warranty sheet should matters when selling products that require warranty .https://www.template.net/business/certificate-templates/warranty-certificate/ offers free warranty worksheets.

 

  • Sales presentation.

It helps you focus on solving the problems of the target market. When adjusting a sales presentation, make it as personalized as possible and cover the use case of your prospect.https://www.canva.com/presentations/templates/sales/

 

 

 

 

 

  • Banners ads

Banner ads are images embedded on webpages to advertise and showcase a product or brand and link to the advertisers’ website. Canva has free online banner maker to give your social media profiles a professional look with a few clicks. With canvas banner maker, you can browse and customise your web banner for any platform and instantly download high -resolution graphics in any format

 https;//www.canva.com

https://www.vecteezy.com has a free banner maker

https://www.spark.adobe.com has a free banner maker

 

 

  • Presentation software.

 Presentation software is a computer program designed to allow users to present the information engagingly. It can be in the form of; tests, pictures, sounds, and videos.

Adobe Connect features 3D objects, video content, collaboration tools, offline editing, offline presenting, etc. It securely shares information right from your desktop and helps you get feedback from hundreds of participants. https ;//www.adobe.com/products.

Piktochart turns your huge content ito a visual story that internal and external buyers will love. They offer a free trial and have a free version; their cost is $29:00 per month per user. https;//www.pikto chart.com/

 

You can definitely use the Microsoft offices PowerPoint to create PPT but you may use effective designs and images from such websites for free.

 

Easily is a fast, secure, and reliable online meeting software trusted by millions of people every day for real-time virtual communication. They have a free version and offer a free trial. their prices are $24.00 per year per user. https;//www.easelly.com 

 

Conclusion.

To sum up, re-read and review all your content materials to ensure that your products and services are still current. Use consistent colors, fonts, and images when making your printed content materials & always remember product knowledge is the key.

 

DOWNLOAD PPT : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JAH-IxbGtITKYkUkP0n8DI4zzzmKhArI/view?usp=sharing

 

What could be the 1st reply email to buyers ?

Hi, Mr. ( Enter customer name) I hope that you would be doing great. At first we want you to thank you for taking interest in our product. I assure you that the quality of the product will be the same as described by us and there will be no difference in the product delivered to you as our customers are very valuable for us and we want their foremost satisfaction.

 

We would be grateful if you spare some of your precious time and could give us some information about the following things:

 

  • Quantity of the Product ?

 

Can you please guide us regarding the quantity of the products you want i.e that how many pieces of product you want from us please guide us regarding that so that we can work accordingly.

 

  • Product Packaging ?

 

The most important thing is the safety of the product kindly tell us how you want the product to be packed. We will pack the product as per your requirements and then send it to you. The safety of the product won’t be compromised and we will make sure that the product reaches you without any sort of damage. Moreover please tell us whether you want your product to be packed under the tag of private label and in addition if you have any other requirements like any additional information related to your country please let us know them, moreover we can provide you additional details of the product in your desired language so that you can receive your product without any inconvenience.

 

  • Place of Delivery ?

 

Please tell us regarding that at which place you want your product to be delivered we ensure you that your product will be delivered at your desired place

 

  • Target Purchase Price ?

 

Besides all this, can you tell me that in what price range you want to buy the product for, just give us a rough estimation and we will give you the best price offer.

 

  • Payment Method ?

 

Kindly inform us regarding the payment plan you want to follow; in how many days will you clear the payment or do you want to clear the payment upfront . Please notify us regarding this at your ease.

 

  • Shipment Details ?

 

At last please tell us that do you want us to transport the product for you via shipping with any sort of insurance or are you comfortable without any insurance. Moreover please tell us regarding your views that if any damage happens to the product despite our effort to deliver you the product safely whom would you put the load on?

 

We would be very thankful to you if you provide us the details, and it will be easy for us to reach a conclusion regarding the purchase and delivery of the product. 

Indenting Agent and Buying Agent - What, Where, How and When ?

To understand the difference we shall first discuss how indenting and buying agent are similar to each other. Both of them work in a foreign market and work as a foreign agent for your business. If you want to sell your product abroad, an indenting agent will help you. And if you want to purchase from abroad the buying agent will help you by rendering their respective services. This must be kept in mind that neither indenting agent nor buying agent have their companies or firms used for the buying or selling it would form a merchant trade in that case. They work independently not as a firm and charge you a fee or commission for their services.

What is an indenting agent?

A person in a foreign country who could assist you in selling your products abroad. For example, you are in India and you want to sell your products on a foreign country, you will contact and indenting agent who will suggest you market places, the trends of the market, and will get you in touch with the potential buyers for your product and can market your product as well. As a return, he will charge you a fee/commission. This is noted, the indenting agents do not grant a guarantee of payment. They get you connected to potential buyers and you have to deal on your own.

What is a buying agent?

Contrary to the role of indenting agent the buying agents work oppositely. If you want to buy something from a foreign country you will contact a buying agent, who will assist you in getting the best product, or a product of your choice from a foreign market and get it to your home country. The buying agents also don’t work with agencies, they work independently and charge you a commission for getting connected to a producer in a foreign country. They are also not responsible for payment. They give you a potential party to work with, help in assisting and negotiating terms and conditions. They also help in the paperwork formality and charge a fee for their services.

Where agents are required?

When you are worried to buy or sell a product to a foreign market place and lack the market understanding or don’t have proper knowledge or contact of buyers or sellers this is when the agents come to help. Moreover. If you have a language barrier, or you are not well aware of the working of a certain market/country, agents can assist you in the smooth running of your dealings and negotiations. These agents assist in easing things for your business. You save time and money, and need not worry about finding a client, these agents connect you to the right ones and you just work with them to finalize your deals.

How can we become indenting agents for others?

To work as in indenting agent in your home country, you just need to establish contacts and links with the businesses and the product owners’ who are willing to expand their business and want to supply their products in your home town, for example, a company want to export tiles to India, you can contact them and establish business relations with that company to find an importer who could willing to import tiles from the supplier. In this way, you can set up your reputation as an indenting agent for foreign nationals in India.

But remember to have a safe side for yourself, having contracts predefined and mentioning your role and process in the deals. And the fee/commission which would be paid to you for the services you are providing.

 

How can we become buying agents?

Being a buying agent is easy but it helps the local business to thrive globally. You can look for a supplier in the local market who are willing to export their product. You can hunt down international buyers/business who could be potential buyers for the products and can serve the purpose. All you have to do if find a supplier who wants to expand globally, find a buyer who is willing to purchase the product link them together, mediate the process act as a liaison and charge a fee/commission for your services.

For example, a supplier of handmade crafts in India wants to go global, you can find him a potential buyer in a foreign country play the role of mediators, and collect your commission. Ideally, you will charge the supplier for commissions as you are a buying agent.

How to successfully get work done from buying agent or indenting agents?

To make sure that you get the best results from buying and indenting agents, establish professional relations with your agent. Make them aware of your problem and what you expect from them. They should brief you about the buyer or seller completely and accurately, so there are fewer chances of failure in a deal.

Moreover, all the terms and conditions of the contract must be checked and finalized before proceeding and commissions/fees are paid once they have connected you with a potential buyer/seller and the chances of a fair deal are visible.

How to successfully become an indenting or buyer agent?

This work is related to exports and imports of goods and requires effective communication skills. One must have a good experience and knowledge of importing and exporting business and must possess excellent communication skills for a persuasive mode of communication. Moving forward, having linkages across various regions of the world could help a lot in finding potential buyers/sellers for your respective clients.

For promoting yourself as a buying or indenting agent you can print your visiting cards and give them to potential sellers in your country. You can take help from the internet and social media, and promote yourself as an indenting or buying agent. There are scores of B2B verified suppliers leads who are gold suppliers in a website like Alibaba who can be your potential clients and can help you establish yourself as a successful agent for them to sell its products in India. You may start by dropping a message to such suppliers by asking them do you need help to sell your products in India……? Who will reject your proposal? definitely they want to sell and definitely you can become their channel partner for them as well.

 

 

How Indians can Come Out of the Crisis by Selling Products Online ?

How Indians can Come Out of the Crisis by Selling Products Online?

 

Everything couldn’t be awesome all the time but we should at least try to make it realistic.

 

In India, the Covid-19 pandemic has made the economic condition even worse than before. But for now, one can consider it as a blessing in disguise as it brought the people closer online.

 

Indians are shifting their businesses online, to stabilize their position in the market. The online market is the best place to make your sales during this pandemic situation.

 

There are a lot of online platforms that can give people an opportunity to make sales for the business. Here, we will discuss some ideas that can help Indians to come out of the crisis by selling products online.

 

  1. Selling Smart is good for you!

 

Nothing can make you successful at anything without working ina smart way. The same goes for businesses. During this pandemic, you can sell your products online to avoid physical interaction. It would work better for everyone as it requires no physical connection. Selling is an art and nobody is an artist. You must sell things by understanding the psychology of the customers. Online selling of items is an effective tool to make you come out of this economic crisis.

 

  1. Registration on E-commerce websites:

 

E-commerce websites are also a way to start your online stores. Such kinds of stores will get a lot of commission but it’s a good opportunity if you are going to start a large business. So, you must go for these kinds of commerce websites if you own a large business. You have to register on these sites to get it started. For Indians, there are a lot of e-commerce websites to get your online stores registered like Flipkart, Amazon, Ebay India, Snapdeal, Shopclues, Alibaba, and many more.

 

  1. Try to sell without E-commerce websites:

 

Most of the people are running small businesses to fulfill the needs of their family members. To run a small business on E-commerce websites isn’t an easy thing to do. You have to pay a lot of commission to such commerce websites. It’s not easy for small business owners to get profit by creating sites on commerce platforms. There are many social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn where you can create your business pages. There, you can communicate with your customers in a direct way. It’s a tactic to grow your business online and get more profit in return without paying any kind of commission. Selling your products on e-commerce sites? Then, you should suggest to your customers buying from your store without a third party.

 

  1. Create Online Store:

 

You must think before starting your business on an E-commerce website or social media. If you are already running a business in the Indian physical market then you have to shift it online. Maybe you aren’t running a business before, then you must go searching for the best option for starting a business. In the later case, you will observe the importance of two businesses in every crisis. Those two are pharmacy and grocery stores. Without these two things, life can’t work in a smooth way. You have to opt-out between the two and you will rock.

 

  1. Create unique content:

 

A blog is a better option if you are going to sell the products online. It will help the customers in using your products. You can provide all the information related to the products on this blog, in textual or video form. This unique and optimized content can help your website in getting high rankings. The unique content could be produced easily by following some simple tips. You must not copy content from any other website, research a lot before creating content, content should be created with a unique structure and you must have your unique style to write content for your website. These tips can help you in publishing unique and top-notch content. You have different websites to check your content like Grammarly, Copyscape, and Hemmingway app. These kinds of blogs can help your business in getting more visibility, which in turn, is beneficial for you. Unique and appealing content is the basis of catching the attention of viewers.

 

  1. Automated Emails:

 

Automated emails are a good option for any kind of business. These are a connection between your business and the customers. You can send emails about the new products, updates, and new services to the customers. Automated emails are always kind of informational emails. Never consider them a waste of time. They can help your business to grow. You can generate engaging automated emails through websites like Mailchimp and Zapier. During this pandemic situation, the bored customers are also looking into their inboxes. So, here is a high probability that they will also check the emails about your products or services. Your time investment will prove beneficial if used in a smart and proper way.

 

  1. Prices and Policies:

 

All set to go for establishing your site? If yes, then it’s time to set the prices of products and prices of the business. Policies are the first step towards establishing your online business. No customer can move further without reading the policies. Prices are also a thing to that people notice at first when looking for a product. Haven’t you noticed that whenever you are surfing an online store, you set the range of your desired product? The same goes for other people. Set the prices of every product to display it, in your digital catalogue.

 

  1. Product descriptions:

 

Now, are you all done with setting the prices of your products? If yes then it’s time to write optimized product descriptions. There are some rules about the product descriptions that you must keep in mind. One, they shouldn’t be too lengthy. Second, they provide customers with every smallest detail. So, they can get an idea of the products’ features. You can hire people to write the best product descriptions. But, if you are running a small business then you won’t have enough budget to spend on this thing. In this case, you may go for watching youtube videos and writing the descriptions on your own.

 

  1. Make your social media pages efficient:

 

One can see an increase in the usage of social media with the passage of time. Now, it's increasing more and more during this corona pandemic. People can’t go outside so they are surfing social media all day. Establishing your business page on Facebook is a wonderful idea. Here, you can get a large amount of traffic and direct contact with the customers. You can get direct feedback from your clients to improve the products and services. Online selling is going to be a big blessing. It's not only for Indians but also for the whole world, especially during this pandemic.

 

  1. Facebook Business Pages:

 

People use Facebook for business purposes, nowadays. It's due to the basic reason that one can get a large amount of traffic there. Creating a Facebook business page is not a difficult task. You will need a Facebook account and then you can create a Facebook page in an easy way. You will need a logo, a cover photo, a contact number, and about section, to get it to start in a proper way. You can share pictures of the products on your page, with their prices and description. You can also share videos related to your products to interact with your clients on daily basis. Moreover, you can also go for live sessions on Facebook.

 

  1. Live Sessions on Facebook:

 

Facebook Live sessions are the best part of any online business. It’s the main feature that sets Facebook apart from any other online marketing platform. You can interact with your customers in a direct way. They can ask questions, get answers, and can provide you with their honest feedback. Going live for 30 minutes to 1 hour on Facebook on a daily basis is not a difficult task to do. Because you are expecting to grow your business within days.

 

  1. LinkedIn Business Pages:

 

People consider LinkedIn as a platform because only professional ones use it. You can have a B2C (business to customers) communication on this platform. This will open new ways of selling your products online. You can share the videos and images related to your products. You can also share videos like "what makes your business stand apart from others?". Within a short span of time, you will have a lot of traffic which will turn into potential clients for a lifetime.

 

  1. Active Reach to the customers:

 

Do you know why people prefer social media accounts for E-commerce marketing sites? It’s due to the fact that you can reach to the customers in an active way when it comes to social media. Customers like it more to interact with the buyers than involving a third-party to get a product. You have to communicate with them and get their feedback. So, you have to make changes to improve your products and selling services. Indians can also do it what the other people in the world are doing.

 

  1. Running Ads on Social Media Pages:

 

Social media has introduced new ways of marketing. Running ads on it is one of them. You can run ads on both Facebook and LinkedIn business pages. Ads are always related to your products. They are helpful for getting the most reach and it can direct you to the target audience in less period of time. Ad campaigns are helpful when you are at the initial levels of business. Once, you get your clients, you can sell your products without spending the budget on ads.

 

  1. Subscription offers:

 

How one can entice the customers? Yes, you are right. It’s a different kind of offers and sales. Do you see when someone reaches your physical shop and they negotiate for the price? The same goes for the Indian online market. These are actually tactics of selling your products online. A customer can buy a product in $10 when it’s placed in a sale but may not get the same product in $5 along with a fixed price tag. Here come the subscription offers. You can ask your customer to get a discount code when they follow or subscribe to your business page.

 

  1. Online payment acceptance (UPI Bhim App):

 

Everyone needs easy, safe, and instant digital payments. In India, people are using the UPI Bhim app for their easiness. Your business must include the feature of online payment acceptance through this app. It’s a kind of e-wallet that can help you in making quick transactions and the and direct bank payments. This feature will enhance the selling of your products.

 

  1. Cash on delivery method:

 

The VVP - Value Payable Post is a good thing to use but people often prefer the cash on delivery method. It builds their trust in your business in a way that they won’t lose money at the end. There are also fake business pages on social media apps. They will just get the money and will never send your products. To build the trust of people, cash on delivery is the best method. Just observe that we also select the cash on delivery option whenever it is available. To set up cash on delivery method on social media platforms without the help of e-commerce websites is now an easy task to do. You can go to the page settings on your Facebook page, choose the delivery option, “Cash on Delivery” and save it. You must have to contract with the courier companies in order to deliver the product to the given location and get the amount.

 

  1. Reduced Delivery costs:

 

When a customer buys a product, it’s your responsibility to deliver it. The delivery charges are always included when a sale is made. High delivery costs lead to less selling rate. You will have to reduce it to ease your client. People always buy those products with fewer delivery costs. Want to increase sales? Reduce the delivery costs, simple.

 

  1. Contract with courier companies:

 

Now, you are done with establishing a business page and getting clients. The next goal is to do contracts with courier companies. You have to make them sure that you will get enough orders. This will make them get more commission. These courier companies will help you in delivering your products to your customers. You must go for a contract, to the best courier company that can promise you the fastest delivery.

 

  1. Product Shipping:

 

Product shipping is not an easy task. It needs care and consciousness when you are going to deliver the products. People usually prefer shopping for companies that can provide them with a tracking mechanism. The mechanism starts with packing & dispatching and ends at delivery of the products. You must choose a convenient shopping carrier, according to the delivery charges & budget.

 

  1. Suspension of third-party shipping:

 

The corona outbreak has also affected third-party shipping services. In this time of crisis, one must sell only those products that are necessary for the people. Amazon also blocked the supply of non-essential products from its digital catalogue. You must keep in mind the times of crisis, to have the solutions to fight it.

 

  1. 24/7 Customer Service:

 

Customer support is considered as the biggest feature of this century. After a customer buys a product, it’s your duty to provide them with customer support. Even if a client just needs information about your store or products, you must be online to help them. In a simpler way, you can not run an online store without a proper mechanism of customer support. If you can’t go online for 24 hours, you must set an automatic message that says “we will get back to you as soon as possible”. Although, you must e available as long as you can.

 

  1. Feedback forms:

 

Forms are the new ways to get feedback from your customers. You will have to create a form online and put it on your social media account. They will fill it whenever they buy something from your store. You can add forms under your customers’ reviews tab to build the trust of your clients. Moreover, you can also send the forms through mails to the subscribed members.

 

  1. Increased Competition:

 

It’ a fact to keep in mind that online competition is increasing day by day. You must not be late to establish an online store and starting to sell online. It’s a good way to get yourself out of the crisis. Moreover, you must have to keep the good quality of content. Without it, you will not be able to win the competition and become the best online seller. You must hear the saying, “quality over quantity” and you can better understand it. Create your Facebook profile and start selling.

 

  1. Growth Prospects:

 

There are a lot of growth prospects when you talk about the Indian online market. The physical market is now full of clients but the online marketers don’t have such boundaries. Indians should get benefit out of it. The internet has brought people closer. It’s an opportunity to sell your products on a global level, with an endless list of buyers. In comparison with the Indian physical market, the online market is full of opportunities. You must also try your luck.

 

Conclusion:

 

Now, it’s time to wrap up!

 

During this pandemic situation, you must go for setting up your business online. This can help the Indians in coming out of the crisis. Selling products online is not so much difficult to understand. Just practice it and you will master it. The online market is helping the people around the world in getting out of this crisis, then why not Indians? Now, what are you waiting for? Set up your business in this digital market, do smart work, and try your luck. You will be selling your products online soon. Selling products online is surely the best way for Indians to come out of the crisis.

 

What is CAROTAR ?

CAROTAR 2020

 

(Custom Administration of Rules of Origin under a Trade Agreement Rule)

 

  1. A trade agreement is a contract/agreement/pact between two or more nations that outlines how they will work together to ensure mutual benefits in the field of trade and investment. It is an arrangement between two or more countries or trading blocs that primarily agree to reduce or eliminate customs tariff and non-tariff barriers on substantial trade between them. It covers trade in goods (such as agricultural or industrial products) or trade in services (such as banking, construction, trading, etc.). It also covers other areas such as intellectual property rights (IPRs), investment, government procurement, and competition policy, etc.
  2. CAROTAR 2020 implement of the finance minister in her budget speech to product the domestic industry from misuse of FTAs (Free Trade Agreement). Section 28DA makes it incumbent upon an importer to possess sufficient information as regards how Country of Origin criteria, including the regional value content and product-specific criteria, specified in the Roo in the trade agreement, are satisfied. CAROTAR, 2020 has provided a form, containing a list of basic minimum information that an importer is required to obtain while importing goods under a claim of a preferential rate of duty. Therefore, in case there is a doubt concerning the origin of goods, the information should be first called upon from the importer of the goods, before initiating verification with the partner country.
  3. Section 28DA of the Customs Act, 1962 further states that mere submission of a Coo shall not absolve the importer of the responsibility to exercise reasonable care to the accuracy and truthfulness of the information supplied. In case of failure of the importer to do so, the fact should be informed to the Risk Management Centre of Customs (RMCC) through written communication to enable compulsory verification of assessment of all subsequent import consignments. However, the compulsory verification of assessment should be discontinued once the importer demonstrates that he has established an adequate system of controls to exercise reasonable care as required under the Customs Act, 1962;
  4. CAROTAR 2020 applies only when an importer ai importing goods claiming a preferential rate of duty following rules of origin (ROO) criteria and commitments specified under Indias Free Trade Agreements. These include FTAs such as India ASEAN FTAs, India Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), India-japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), India-Singapore CECA, and India-Thailand FTA. India has inked FTAs with several countries, including Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and ASEAN members. Major imports to India come from five ASEAN countries Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) FTA allows imports of most items at nil or concessional basic customs duty from the 10-nation bloc. It is a regional grouping that promotes economic, political, and security cooperation. It was established in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the founding fathers of ASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Currently, it consists of ten members namely, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Chairmanship of the group rotates annually, based on the alphabetical order of the English names of Member States. The benefit of concessional customs duty rate applies only if an ASEAN member country is the country of origin of goods.

 

  1. This means that goods originating from China and routed through these countries will not be eligible for customs duty concessions under the ASEAN FTA. Importers will have to ensure that imported goods meet the prescribed ‘rules of origin’ provisions for availing concessional rate of customs duty under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Importers have to prove that imported products have undergone a value addition of at least 35% in the countries of origin. Earlier, merely a country of origin certificate, issued by a notified agency in the country of export was sufficient to avail the benefits of FTAs.
  2. This was exploited in many cases, i.e. the FTA partner countries have been claiming to have produced the goods in question without having the necessary technological capacity for the required value addition. The investigation into FTA imports in the last few years has revealed that the rules of origin, under respective FTAs, were not being followed in the true spirit. Customs officials suspect that China diverts its supplies to India through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations, abusing rules of origin, to illegally take advantage of duty-free market access under FTA. The ASEAN FTA allows imports of most items at nil or concessional basic customs duty from the 10-nation bloc. Major imports to India come from five ASEAN countries — Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam.
  3. The benefit of concessional customs duty rate applies only if an ASEAN member country is the country of origin of goods. This means that goods originating from China and routed through these countries will not be eligible for customs duty concessions under the ASEAN FTAs the new rules will make the importer to correctly ascertain the country of origin properly claim the concessional duty and assist customs authorities in the smooth clearance of legitimate imports under FTAs. They were notified on 21st August 2020 by the Department of Revenue.30-day period was given to importers and other stakeholders to familiarize themselves with new provisions. Imports are required to maintain a record of basic minimum information specified in form of the CAROTAR 2020 and provide such information to customs authorities if requested. Customs authorities are also empowered to request any details or documents from importers in addition to the records maintained to verify the authenticity of the preferential tariff treatment claim which if not provided within a specified time would lead to denial of the claim to the importer. The bill of entry format has been modified so that importers can make the necessary declarations and provide the requisite information about the COO.
  4. Request information and supporting documents from the importer concerning the claim for preferential tariff benefit during the course of customs clearance or thereafter. Request for verification of COO from Verification Authority of the exporting country, following the provisions of the FTA. Declare a COO as inapplicable and reject an importer’s claim of preferential tariff treatment without requesting verification from the Verification Authority of the exporting country in specified circumstances. The Principal Commissioner of Customs or the Commissioner of Customs can reject importers claim for preferential treatment without verification for the reasons to be recorded in writing, if
  • The importer relinquishes the claim for preferential treatment; or
  • The information and documents furnished by the importer and available on record provide sufficiently
  1. evidence to prove that goods do not meet the origin criteria prescribed in the respective ROO. Without verification, the Principal Commissioner of Customs or the Commissioner of Customs

 

can reject a claim of preferential duty benefit, after recording reasons in writing, on identical goods imported from the same exporter or producer by any importer where it has been determined by the customs authorities that the criteria of ROO is not met by the exporter or producer. The claim could be restored prospectively if demonstrated by submitting information and details that the exporter or producer has undertook necessary modifications to meet the ROO criteria. Importers should consider implementing a recurring systematic and institutional procedure for obtaining details from exporters concerning every consignment imported on which preferential treatment under FTAs. the claim is made.

  1. This will ensure the relevant information is automatically recorded and updated. Obtain an undertaking from the exporters before the arrival of each consignment that the origin criteria have been met and there is no change in the information/data shared with the importer based on which the COO is obtained. Obtain a health check report from the exporters of an independent agency (from an exporting country) at regular intervals in terms of the documents/information/data shared with the importer certifying that the criteria of ROO has been met
  2. The importer can consider simplifying transactional structures so that it is easier to justify compliance of origin conditions (which becomes essential since FTA claims are bound to be subject to incremental scrutiny under the new regime). E.g. APTA does not clearly allow for third party invoicing, hence it would be preferable to have a direct agreement with a manufacturer located in APTA country. They supplement the existing operational certification procedure prescribed under different trade agreements (FTAs/PTA/CESA/CEPA).
  3. The CAROTAR, 2020 and Rules of Origin notified for a trade agreement, broadly provide the following grounds for verification: In case of a doubt regarding the genuineness of the Certificate of Origin (Coo) such as any deficiency in the format of the certificate or mismatch of signatures or seal when compared with specimens on record. In case of a doubt on the accuracy of information regarding the origin, i.e. where doubt arises on whether the product qualifies as an originating good under the relevant Roo. Verification could also be undertaken on a random basis as a measure of due diligence. For this purpose, factors such as the quantum of duty being foregone, the nature of goods vis-à-vis the Country of Origin, commodities that are prone to misdeclaration of Country of Origin, compliance record of the importer, etc., may be given regard while selecting Coo for random verification
  4. Its basic objective is the to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development to promote regional peace and stability, to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. To assist each other in the form of training and research facilities in the educational, professional, technical, and administrative spheres. In the event, the rejection of preferential tariff benefit is by and officer below the rank of the Principal Commissioner of Customs or the Commissioner of Customs importer may appeal to the Commissioner (Appeals) within sixty days from the issuance of the decision following Section 128 and 128A of the Act. In case of an order passed by the Principal Commissioner of Customs or the Commissioner of Customs rejecting the claim for preferential tariff benefits the importer may file an appeal before the Appellate Tribunal under Section 129A of the Act within three months from the date of the order. Further, based on the facts and circumstance of the case, an

 

importer may also approach the High Court by filing a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.

  1. It will be interesting to see if any importers challenge the provisions of CAROTAR, 2020 on grounds such as inconsistencies with the letter and spirit of the provisions of the FTA, imposition of onerous requirements on importers concerning COO (which is an obligation on part of exporters) and lack of clarity in the CAROTAR, 2020 regarding COOs that will be granted preferential treatment. To accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development to promote regional peace and stability, to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance on matters of common interest in the economic, social, cultural, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. To assist each other in the form of training and research facilities in the educational, professional, technical, and administrative spheres.
  2. Procedure for ascertaining the correctness of a claim of a preferential rate of duty. For ascertaining the correctness of a claim of a preferential rate of duty under a trade agreement, information may be sought from the importer during the course of customs clearance or thereafter. Likewise, a verification request may be made to an exporting country during the course of customs clearance of imported goods or thereafter. While the Customs Act, 1962 provides that information may be sought within a period of five years from the date of claim of a preferential rate of duty by the importer, this time limit is subject to any other time limit as may be specified for this purpose under the trade agreement. Further, it has also highlighted
  3. The format of Coo as per Roo under various trade agreements, the period of validity, manner of obtaining the certificate, and the procedure for verification of origin. Communication of the authorized signatory details by the partner country through agreed channels. The facility of an online repository on ICES for storing signatures/seals to facilitate comparison by the assessing officers and alternate procedure for reference to CBIC for verification Mode of circulation of copies of specimen signatures and seals by DRI for the benefit of non-EDI customs locations Designation of Director, CBIC as the nodal point for taking-up verification of origin with partner countries Methods/steps to help reduce the time taken in the communication of requests for verification of preferential country.
  4. CAROTAR 2020 needs we because the investigation into Free Trade Agreement imports in the last few years has revealed that the rules of origin under the respective free Trade Agreement were not being followed in the true spirit. its further impacts and requirements are given in the following paragraph, Preferential Trade Agreements are a widely practiced norm in international trade policy in recent times; India too, has its share of PTAs. For example, in 2009, India signed the ASEAN FTA with 10 nations including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam which entitled exports from such countries to India at a preferential rate of duty. But there are increasing trade irregularities and undue claims of Preferential Tariff Treatment by fraud and manipulation of the country of origin criteria. In order to check the undue claims under PTT and to bring in the requirement for stringent checks on imports of goods especially focusing on the Coo, the Government of India notified the CAROTAR Rules 2020 which came into effect on September 21, 2020. Under the CAROTAR regime, the declaration and verification criteria will become comprehensive for import under PTT.
  5. There are some changes in particulars of the bill of entry such as the declaration regarding satisfaction of originating goods (for PRD), Coo details, originating criteria “wholly obtained”

 

(WO) or “Not wholly obtained” (NWO), accumulation or cumulation, back to back Coo or direct transport, etc. The importer is required to obtain basic minimum information from the exporter such as the process of claiming WO, the production process for NWO, origination criteria, inputs used in the production with HSN codes, regional value content, and goods of unascertained origin, etc., at the time or prior to import.

  1. The Additional information and supporting documents from the importer to establish the accuracy and truthfulness can also be demanded. The stringent requirements will impact the importers, especially those who are legitimately claiming PTT. The parallel amendment has also been made to Customs Act to enable the confiscation of goods imported on a claim of PRD which are in contravention to applicable provisions of the CAROTAR. In addition, there can be a demand for the short-levied duty, interest, and penalty under the Customs Act.
  2. Given the latest standoff between India and china the diversion may surge.

How we can find Buyers on Pinterest ?

How to find buyer on Pinterest ?
What began as a platform for locating new recipes and ideas has become a serious shopping program. In fact, 89% of folks pinners use Pinterest to research purchasing decisions.
And with Pinterest boasting 320 million monthly active users, that's tons of individuals getting to this one platform just to buy.
This is all the more reason why your brand should make the foremost of this platform and, most significantly, find out how to sell on Pinterest.
Getting your brand able to sell on Pinterest
We know you’re excited about the prospect of leveraging all of these shoppers on Pinterest. But before you're taking any action, read these four quick steps to assist you to get your brand ready for selling.


Determine your audience
It’s always important to possess an honest understanding of a social media platform’s demographics before starting a replacement campaign.
Putting together a customer persona will assist you to confirm you recognize exactly who you would like to be targeting on the platform. this may contain your target audience’s optimal income, job criteria, lifestyle, and more.

 

found out a business account
Having a Pinterest business account is extremely different from having a private account. You get access to more features, like analytics, ads and other necessary elements for selling on Pinterest.
If you created your account as a private profile, don’t worry. you'll easily switch to a business account by logging into your existing profile and converting it.
Otherwise, create a replacement Pinterest business account right off the bat. Just head over to Pinterest and sign up!

Brand your account

Each one of your business’s social media profiles should be immediately discernible to your customers and followers, and your Pinterest profile is not any different.
To brand your profile, confirm your profile photo may be a high-res logo or headshot of yourself (if you're the face of your business) which it matches your other profiles, your bio is optimized, your cover boards match your brand, contact information is current and more.
You can learn all about the way to properly brand your Pinterest profile by finding out our 5-step Pinterest marketing strategy.
Link and verify your website
The final step in prepping your Pinterest business profile is to link and verify your business website.
Adding your website through profile settings is straightforward enough, on the other hand, you would like to say your website. to try to do this, add a meta tag or upload an HTML file to your website. you'll learn more about the way to do that directly from Pinterest.
You can only verify and claim one website for every Pinterest business account, so confirm it’s your main site that you simply make sales from alternatively you won’t be ready to create a store and link products.

Create stunning visuals
Pinterest may be a visual platform. Even before we dive into several sorts of Pins which will help increase sales, you would like to form sure that your Pins are literally visually appealing and make someone want to click.
This means you need:

* High-quality photography

* Beautifully designed graphics

* Optimally sized visuals

* Bold colors and fonts

* Graphics that match your branding


At least, that’s the start line. We’ll show you a couple of samples of high-quality pins to point out to you what we mean.
One good way to face out is by taking professional photography of your product in use, like all of those furniture companies did with coffee tables.
You can also create a gorgeous, branded graphic Pin just like the one below that pulls users in and entices them to save lots of, click on and buy what you’re promoting.
Or you can do a mixture of both, where you create a graphic or text overlay alongside a knowledgeable photo, providing information on a product and a product photo.
specialize in Pinterest SEO
Pinterest may be a visual program, which suggests it's its own program optimization rules and algorithms.
Make sure that you’re incorporating your keywords properly and naturally to assist ensure your Pinterest SEO will work this may expand the reach of your Pinterest content, increasing the likelihood that somebody will buy.


Use Rich Pins
Rich Pins extract extra data and knowledge from your website to display alongside the traditional pin info (like photo, title, description, etc.
It pulls within the price and merchandise descriptions in order that users are ready to view this information within Pinterest itself. On mobile, users will even be ready to click a blue Shop button to go right to your product and inspect.
If the shop offers this info, these Pins will even allow you to know whether or not the merchandise is available.
These sorts of Rich Pins work once you claim your website on Pinterest (see the “Getting your brand able to sell on Pinterest” section). So cash in of the platforms offering to attract more sales.

Use promoted Pins

Want to push your Pins to the highest instead of relying solely on your Pinterest SEO. Invest in promoted Pins!
These are often anything – a lead magnet, a blog post or a product.
Promoted product Pins are often helpful for generating more sales as they simply take the user on to your website.
When creating promoted Pins, you’ll be ready to target by interest, age and gender. you'll create entire campaigns or quick ads for a one-off promotion.
Organize Pins into Catalogs
Catalogs are a superb Pinterest business account feature to use if you've got products to market — which is probably going true if you’re a brand or business!
As long as you've got a knowledge source of all of your products and their attributes, you ought to be ready to upload the file into Pinterest. Once the info source is approved, any product you increase your website also will automatically create product Pins which you'll then use to make shopping ads.
One thing to note: If it seems you are doing not have the proper data source to make Catalogs, then you’ll need to use Rich Pins instead.
Tag products in Shop the design Pins
Shop the design Pins are excellent thanks to the link to many products directly during a single Pin. Whether it’s an outfit or home decor post, each product available for purchase within the photo is shown via a white dot that users can click on to ascertain more.


Share user-generated content (UGC)
Found a celeb or well-known influencer using your product? Use that to your advantage!
Better yet, found out influencer marketing campaigns to consistently generate the content you'll share on Pinterest and entice your audience to shop for.
You can even use UGC as Shop the design Pins or promote these photos to grab user attention even more. Social proof is everything, and if a user sees someone they follow wearing your products, they’re far more likely to shop for.

Incorporate content marketing
Blog posts that are geared towards conversions are perfect to share on Pinterest. Think gift guides, product roundups or tutorials.
These are great pieces of content to save lots of and promote on the location which will generate clicks, and if you set your content together properly, conversions.

How to Find buyers from Twitter tools ?

How to Find buyer from Twitter tools ?
In this discussion board, I’ll show you ways to seek out your current and future customers on Twitter, without advertising.


#1: Start With a robust Profile
Before you begin trying to find potential customers on Twitter, you would like to form sure that any potential customers who visit your profile know who you're and what you are doing.
Start by visiting your Twitter profile and reading your bio. confirm that any products, services, and qualifications are clearly listed in your bio, alongside your website link and site. If they’re not, click Edit Profile and add them.
Update your profile to entice potential customers to click through to your website.
Once you’re finished, save your changes. to finish your profile, confirm that you simply pin a tweet at the highest that highlights your business, products, services, free ebook, top case study or anything you would like to market to potential customers.
You can create a replacement tweet for this or use one you’ve recently tweeted. Click on the three dots beneath your tweet to pin it to the highest of your profile.
Pin a tweet to your profile that potential customers are going to be curious about.
Pinning the tweet ensures that potential customers don’t miss the message you’re trying to send them. Once your profile is about, you'll start checking out potential customers on Twitter.
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#2: Look for Potential Customers Using Their Bios
Can you identify potential customers by keywords they use to define themselves and by their location? If so, you'll use Followerwonk https://followerwonk.com/ to get them. This Twitter program allows you to look for people using the standards shown here.
Preview the Follower wonk search options.
You then get the subsequent search results.
Review the results of your Twitter bio search in Followerwonk.
As a free user of Followerwonk, you would like to click through to the person’s profile to follow or add him or her to a Twitter list. If you'd wish to attempt to do the latter, start by going to your Twitter profile and clicking on the Lists tab (to the left of the Edit Profile button). Scroll right down to find the Create New List button.
Click the Create New List button to make an inventory .
Give your list a reputation that you’ll recognize, add an outline and set the list to non-public . If it’s set to Public, each user you increase this list are going to be notified.
Create a personal Twitter list to follow potential customers.
When you visit the profile of a possible customer, you'll follow that person and/or add him or her to your newly created list. to feature someone to an inventory , click the Settings wheel icon to the left of the Follow button.
Add potential customers to your private Twitter list.
Now attend your Twitter list and see the news feed of updates from the potential customers you’ve added to your list.
Monitor the newest updates from potential customers.
Use this list to start out engaging together with your potential customers.


#3: Get Specific Tweets Delivered to Your Inbox
Do you know your potential customers’ needs or pain points? Do they share them on Twitter? If they are doing, you'll get potential customers, primed to shop for, delivered on to your inbox.
Start by using a Twitter search to question a couple of belongings you think your potential customers might mention on Twitter in reference to your products or services.
For example, if you've got an internet hosting company, you would possibly want to look for recommend web hosting? -HTTP -link to seek out people trying to find recommendations for web hosting. The -HTTP -link part will remove a majority of the results that contain links, which usually won’t be tweets from potential customers.
Review your Twitter search results for potential customers.
Once you discover a couple of good searches, head over to
IFTTT https://ifttt.com/ , check in for a free account and make a replacement recipe. Start by selecting Twitter because the trigger channel.
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Choose the New Tweet from Search option because the trigger.
Paste in your Twitter keyword search that generated some potential customers.
Enter your search query for potential customer tweets.
Then select your choice of a moment email, email digest or Gmail notification because of the action. the simplest option is a moment email or Gmail, as you would like to be the primary person to reply.
Choose your email alert options.
Now customize the e-mail you would like to receive. Use the icon within the top right of the Body field to customize the knowledge you would like to incorporate from Twitter in your email.
Craft an email to provide you with a warning to a replacement potential customer tweet.
You can customize the topic line as shown above or include the particular tweet text within the subject line so you don’t need to open the e-mail if it’s not applicable. Once you’re finished, name your IFTTT recipe and activate it. you'll then still create similar recipes for extra searches.

 

  • #4: Segment Potential Customers Into a Twitter List
    Twitter lists are an excellent thanks to organizing potential customers you discover on Twitter and monitor your discussions. you'll automate the method by employing a tool like SocialBro https://audiense.com/
    First, you would like a personal Twitter list. (For directions on the way to create a Twitter list, see the sooner section about checking out potential customers using Twitter bios.)
    Use the Rule Builder in SocialBro to make a rule for potential customers who follow you then click the subsequent Step button.
    Create a replacement rule for potential customers who follow you.
    Next, add criteria for your potential customers, like entering a keyword in their bio, location, audience size or activity level.
    Refine criteria for your potential customers.
    Or switch to the opposite tab and enter criteria supported time zones, language, location, URL and more.
    Continue to refine criteria for your potential customers.
    Once you’re finished defining your potential customers, click the subsequent Step button to possess them automatically added to the list you only created.


Add potential customers to a selected Twitter list.
Click the Apply This Rule button to save lots of it. Then repeat these steps for potential customers who mention, retweet, favorite and add you to a Twitter list. Visit this list regularly to interact with potential customers who’ve already shown an interest in you on Twitter.


#5: Combine Bio and Tweet Searches
The most powerful thanks to find customers on Twitter is to mix searches for keywords in tweets and keywords in Twitter bios. this enables you to seek out your ideal potential customers who are looking to form a sale .
Socedo may be a premium tool that permits you to make searches for multiple keyword phrases in tweets and Twitter bios.


Conclusion
As you'll see, there are several easy ways to seek out potential customers on Twitter. Once you work out who your ideal customers are and what they mention, the remainder is simple!

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How to Patent my product that I am exporting common faqs

1.    How to Analyze that the particular robot or designed is patent or not?
Ans: you can search patents.google.com or you can hire a patent engineer for infringement search, the main thing that you have to identify is novel invention if that is matching with an existing company then you will not get your patent.
2.    Is actual real robot is required for patent or we can get patent once we have our design and process image ready. 
Ans: Patent is received on functionality which is solving a problem, lets take an example of USB (at first people took a patent for optical mouse) thereafter a smart person used peripheral device by using that work he used usb keyboard,printer and many more. So if your robot is solving a problem and has a utility functionality you will get patent
3.    What are the requirements for robot patent?
Ans: Requirement is same for all kind of patent(utility patent):
you have to take a filling date then within 18 months you have to submit your draft of your patent.
4.    What is the cost and time duration of robot patent?
Ans: usually within 2 years of time your patent can be granted if no objection comes from patent attorney. And filling date can be obtained the day you file your patent
5.    What is the difference between Patent and Intellectual Property rights IPR?
Ans: Trade secrets and processes are also protected under IPR, as are patents. A patent, however, is a document or legal certificate given for protecting a design, utility or innovation, which comes under the broad umbrella of IPRs. 
6.    If I start my LLP then can I get the benefit under startup India for 50% wave off fees. What would be the final cost for patent for it?
Ans: Patent will cost you around 10-20k (Government Fees) and a patent attorney who will create your draft (20-30k) and if you can create your draft it will cost you around (10-20k) but I will advise you to go with a patent attorney or a patent farm to fasten your process and they will also help you during rejection ( approximate cost will be 50k) if no rejection is there if there will be rejection then examination cost will be there.
7.    Kindly let me know about the official website for patent or IPR 
for india: https://ipindia.gov.in/
for usa: https://www.uspto.gov/
8.    Kindly guide me the best and cheapest online website or consultant who can help me to get it.
Ans: Fiverr
9.    Is trademark is only of logo or we can get trademark of specific name, because I see several co is having similar name but trademark logo is different
Ans: logo name both, Example Nike (they have that right sign trademark and as well Name Nike both trademark)
10.    How trademark is different from copyright? because in some packets I see trademark mark TM and in some brand name I find C – copyright mark in logo.
Copyright is generally for songs, images, books  
Trademark is for logo ( tm means temporary and r means registered) you will have to go for logo
11.    Is patent filling of electrical part or components of robot same ?
You get patent over an invention like this component has this functionality so the functionality get the patent.
12.    Kindly guide me in details that I can I execute my process of robot making, so that I can get conformation that I would be getting the patent for sure before starting, so that my time and energy do not gets wasted. 
Ans: just make sure your invention is novel and if its copy of something it will be better you take rights from the owner because if its copy of something your invention will be rejected (infringement search is the very first step which will help you in identifying whether you can get a patent or not) cost 10-15k
13.    Can we do all process on our own or we need attorney or some special support, kindly guide us the best way for me.
Ans: always go with an attorney it will save your invention, time and during rejection or examination attorney will be helpful in office action reports
14.    Kindly guide us based on your idea about me. 
Get trademark for sure :
cost: 10-15k
then go for infringement search you will come to know whether you can get patent or not ( 10-15k)
then drafting and filling ( 20-30k) including government fees

Rest its like a case if you win you get your patent within 18 months to 2 years or else it may take time.

robotics export opportunities most common faqs

Q1. How Python is useful to build the robot? What software is required to build AI robot? To link python with robo software.

Ans. One of the most popular languages, Python, is extensively used by emerging tech developers as well as robotics researchers. In robotics, the language has become a key part of the robot operating system (ROS) and is used for designing the embedded systems.  For instance, the embedded systems and exhaustive automation packages of Raspberry Pi and Arduino are designed using this language.                                                                                                                                                                              Top 10 libraries that are used to perform these tasks are as follows:                                                                Robot Framework, Pyro, DART, PyRobot, PyDy, Simulation Open Framework Architecture, Klamp’t, Pybotics, Siconos, iDynTree.

Software Required to build AI robots: -                                                                                                                             1. Robot Operating System (ROS) is a set of software libraries and tool that helps to build robot applications. You can write custom programs for ROS e.g.  in C/C++ or Python.                                           2. MATLAB which is used for data analysis and interfaces with ROS (Octave is a fee, open-source equivalent to MATLAB)

The Raspberry Pi is used to link the python with robot software. The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. The Raspberry Pi Foundation specifically selected Python as the main language because of its power, versatility, and ease of use. Python comes preinstalled on Raspbian, so you'll be ready to start from the get-go.

Q2. How electrical engineering is used to build the robot? I mean which software is best to learn?

Ans. Electrical engineering helps in understanding the programming, control system, and power electronics of the robot. Electrical engineering deals with the power generation, transmission motor, and control system of the robot. The core subjects of electrical engineering such as electromagnetism, control system, circuit analysis, instrumentation, thermodynamics, and microprocessor, all help in understanding the intrinsic functioning of a robot. There are many electrical issues to deal with when creating a robot, such as:                                                                              1. Power supply for the motors                                                                                                                                       2. Power supply and communication with all the sensors                                                                                          3. Power supply and communication with end effector tool (if robotic arm, for example)                              4. Autonomous power supply for mobile robots or drones

Robot Operating System (ROS) is a set of software libraries and tools that helps you build robot `applications. ROS is a best software/framework to learn for creating robots. But to learn ROS you should have to learn programming languages such as C/C++ or Python.

Q3. Software to create a chip/circuit, which is would be used in our robot?

Ans. Silicon is the material of choice in the chip industry. Unlike the metals normally used to conduct electrical currents, silicon is a ‘semiconductor’, meaning that its conductive properties can be increased by mixing it with other materials such as phosphorus or boron. This makes it possible to turn an electrical current on or off. The good news is that it’s everywhere! Silicon is made from sand, and it is the second most abundant element on earth after oxygen. Silicon wafers are made using a type of sand called silica sand, which is made of silicon dioxide. The sand is melted and cast in the form of a large cylinder called an ‘ingot’. This ingot is then sliced into thin wafers.

There are two major chips used in any electronics device such as:

1.Logic Chips: These are the ‘brains’ of electronic devices. They process information to complete a task. Among Logic chips, CPU (Central Processing Units) are the original chips. But there are also processors with specific functionality in mind, such as GPUs (Graphical Processing Units, which are optimized for visual display) and NPUs (Neural Processing Units, designed for deep and machine learning applications).

2.Memory Chips: These chips store information. There are two types of memory chips: DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory), which are the ‘working memory’ chips that only save data while the device’s power is turned on, and NAND Flash, which save data even after the devices is turned off. For example, DRAM helps to run programs on your device, whereas NAND stores your photos. Whereas DRAM is fast, NAND is slow to read and write data.

Chips enable applications such as virtual reality and on-device artificial intelligence (AI) as well as gains in data transfer such as 5G connectivity, and they’re also behind algorithms such as those used in deep learning.

Microcontrollers are the core of many robots. They have considerable processing power packed on to one chip, allowing lots of freedom for programmers. Microcontrollers are low level devices and it is common to program them using an assembly language, this provides a great deal of control over the hardware connected to the controller. Many manufacturers also provide high-level language compilers for their chips, including BASIC and C.

 

 

Q4. Where to buy robot parts, circuit parts as per our requirements? Any online India website which can help us in customization of robot parts from India as per our requirements.

 

Ans. A list of top 10 websites where you can order robots parts or electronic components in India.

 

Q5. How the mechanism of chip work. 1st we need to put some code in software of how your work flow from it from making to chip making.

Ans. Well, at the lowest level, a chip is made from transistors. These are TINY patches of silicon, with deliberate impurities to make them able to act as tiny switches. The transistors are built up into circuits by adding a layer of tiny wires to connect them up. Transistors are built into “Logic gates” that can do very simple logical operations:

  • AND - if two input signals are both present, generate an output signal.
  • OR - if either or both of the two input signals are present, generate an output signal.
  • XOR - if only one of the input signals are present, but not the other, generate an output.
  • NOT - which has just one input - and generates an output only if there is no signal on the input.

 

Each of those logic gates is just a couple of transistors. Logic gates can then be assembled to make things like “flip flops” which hold a single true/false value and remember it - or “one-bit adders” that can add two binary digits together and produce an output and a ‘carry’ bit. One-bit adders can be combined to make chunks of circuitry that can add two larger numbers together (or subtract them using a trick called “two’s complement arithmetic). We can also build things called “shifters” that can multiply a number by two, four, eight, sixteen, etc. A bunch of flip-flops can be put together to build a chunk of circuitry that can store an entire number - and a bunch of THOSE chunks can make a block of RAM memory that can hold many, many numbers.

From those adder and shifter blocks, you can build circuits that multiply and divide…and from those, we can make circuits that calculate things like sines and cosines and square roots. We can also make circuits that compare two numbers by subtracting one from the other and seeing whether the result is positive, zero or negative. Then, there is a whole bunch of control logic - which can tell these other large chunks of circuit to move a number from one place in RAM to another - or to add two numbers taken from RAM together and write them back into another place in RAM.

The final step is to use a number stored in RAM to tell the control logic what to do…so THAT number is a code that represents an instruction in a computer program. So maybe the number ‘1’ means “move a number from one place to another” and ‘2’ means “add two numbers” and ‘3’ means “compare two numbers”. After each instruction has been carried out, the circuit fetches the next instruction and carries that out too. If you do a comparison, you can tell that block of logic to start taking the next instruction from someplace else.

Q6. Is Python programming language enough to build robot for cleaning floors of house.

Ans. Yes Python programming language is enough to build robot for cleaning floors of house. Also, other programming languages like C/C++ can be used to make these kinds of robots. Python is the language that is used with the Raspberry Pi. This makes it highly relevant to robotics because you can use a Raspberry Pi to control a robot. Python is the easiest way to implement deep learning in robotics. Deep learning is the big trend in robotics nowadays, that robot can achieve human-like recognition skills and knowledge. Python has great support in deep learning framework, and you can implement Deep Learning in robotics easily. You can definitely do that to control the GPIO pins (which in turn would control your physical robot). On the other hand, if you are using an Arduino (and your Arduino robot is connected to a PC - for example, a robotic arm or a boom barrier or whatever), then you can use Python on your PC to directly control the pins on your Arduino using Firmata.

Q7.  Do we need to learn extra electronics / robotics or we can order some ready robot ready to be set on python? Which Languages or Software is required… Explain with the steps of linking process? Like 1st you make code in …… software then gives for chip making…. Then apply python code etc. Give me the perfect steps of making robot with software

Ans. Yes, it’s possible to make a robot just by ordering its parts online but you should have a good knowledge of programming language. Although you need not require to learn some extra electronics but you should have some knowledge about robotics. You would probably suck at welding transistors, relays and such, but the main knowledge is attainable after some research. You can also buy some ready robots from online websites in these robots you just have to put programming instructions for working of the robot.

Programming a robot is an important step when building and testing robots. Instead of manually teaching every statement to a robot, you can write a script that calculates, records and simulates an entire robot program. That would allow you to quickly test and visualize your solution in simulation as well as refine the program and its logic.

Steps for Programming a Robot with Python:                                                                                              Step 1: Parts List                                                                                                                                                                                1. Raspberry PI (with monitor, USB hub, keyboard, mouse and WIFI Dongle)                                2. Arduino UNO or compatible (USB cable)                                                                                                                    3. Wi-Fi Router                                                                                                                                                                            4. Robot Base                                                                                                                                                                             5.MotorDriver                                                                                                                                                                            6. Power Distribution Board                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Step 2: Introduction to Python                                                                                                                               Python is a general purpose interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, high-level programming language that was created by Guido van Rossum in the late eighties. Python allows users to write code with clear, readable syntax with a growing number of support libraries for various tasks that is open source and has a community based around its development. Here are some helpful links that might come in handy when starting out.                                                                                                             Cheat Sheet                                                                                                                                                                 Python Howto

Step 3: Python Installation and Setup                                                                                                                  In order to get our Python programs running we need to ensure first that Python is installed on our system along with the proper dependencies and verify the version we are using. Now If you are using " 2013-02-09-wheezy-raspbian.img " image or later on your Raspberry Pi, Python should be pre-installed. We can check our python version by using the terminal to verify.                               Copy and paste in the LXterm -> python –version                                                                                           If Python is not installed on your system you can use apt-get granted your Raspberry Pi is connected to the Internet.                                                                                                                                         Copy and paste in the LXterm -> sudo apt-get install python2.6
Install some of the the dependencies  sudo apt-get install python-serial
Copy paste in the LXterm 
sudo apt-get install python python-tk idle python-pmw python-imaging

Next download and place the following files to your pi folder. Now we have to make the programs executable with a chmod command 

Copy and paste in LXterm        sudo chmod +x /home/pi/scanports-arduino.py
                                                          sudo chmod +x /home/pi/term.py
                                                          sudo chmod +x /home/pi/Buttons.py

The programs should now be executable and we can run them by double clicking them or via terminal. The last step is to download and load the sketch with the Arduino IDE.                          Arduino Robot Base Sketch
 If you are unfamiliar with Arduino and its IDE you can read up on it here.
Arduino 

Step 4: Teleoperation                                                                                                                               VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is one way we can control and monitor a computers desktop from another computer over a network. Which in our case is going to be useful for wireless remote teleoperation of the robot and basic control of Raspberry Pi. In order to complete this task we will need a wireless router and a wifi dongle connected to the Raspberry PI as well as a separate computer to control the robot through VNC.  Setting up your Raspberry pi with VNC .. 

Copy and paste into LXterm

  sudo apt-get install tightvncserver
After it is installed we can start the service with 
Copy and paste into LXterm

 vncserver :1 -geometry 1280x800 -depth 16 -pixelformat rgb565
The first time you run the vncserver you may be asked to create a password to authenticate connection if not use the following command. 
Copy and Paste into LXterm                   

 vncpasswd
After the password is set its time to login to the sever with the other computer.There are a many VNC Client programs for most OS's, but I will be using Ultravnc on a Windows machine. You can download the program here
Ultravnc Download
Once the program is installed and running we just need to input the raspberry Pi's IP and verify our password to connect to it. The IP can be found by using the command line on the Raspberry Pi.

Copy and paste into LXterm
  ip addr show
It will be the number before the / after the topic " inet "
***Remember that the Raspberry Pi and the windows machine need to be on the same network/router. ***
Once you are logged in to the Raspberry Pi you can now interact with the desktop as you normally would but with a very slight delay. With this option you can now interact with the Raspberry Pi wirelessly to perform all sorts of tasks from teleoperation to writing code and reprogramming the robot. You can also use SSH (
Secure Shell ) over Raspberry Pi to start the VNCServer that way you don't have to launch it form the Raspberry PI you can just power on your Raspberry Pi without the need for the monitor and keyboard connected to the robot. To achieve this, you can follow this great tutorial on setting up Putty and VNC on Raspberry Pi.
For a complete and practical detail you can see tutorial on YouTube.

Q8. How to fix camara on robot for object detection, example for floor cleaning we need to make a robot who can work based on the object programming, so what software’s are required in it to learn?

Ans. The camera takes a picture of the working area or object the robot will grip, and software searches the image for features that let it determine position and orientation. This intelligent robot vision generates information that is sent to the robot controller, and the programmed positions are updated. Depending on the application, the camera might be mounted on the robot or could be in a fixed position within the cell. Calibration is usually needed to relate the vision system coordinate space to the robot. Robot companies like FANUC offer vision-guided robotic systems with vision software tightly integrated with the robot controller, simplifying programming and use.

Many applications only need X- and Y-axis information, plus rotation — this is easily extracted from an image. Sometimes, though, it's important to have height information, too, for example, when unloading a pallet, especially if the cartons or bags differ in size, or when picking parts from a bin. There are several ways to get height information, such as using stereo cameras.

However, in many cases, laser triangulation or part size are the best options. In laser triangulation, height is derived from the line position projected onto the target surface and viewed from an angle by a camera. One limitation, though, is that either the part or the laser line must move. Alternatively, when the part size is known, camera distance can be determined by the part’s appearance in size. This technique is common in vision-guided de-palletizing.

To set up a camera on robot you can make it by itself or can be done by robotic camera kits that are available on different websites.

How to Install Robotic Camera Kit for Robots

  • Download and Unzip the UCC-X.X.X file on the provided 16 GB USB stick
  • Place the camera where how want to setup
  • Align the dowel pin
  • Place the tool plate on the camera
  • Align the dowel pin
  • Fix the end effector on the robot arm using M6 screws (not provided)
  • Fix the camera using M6 X 12 mm screws and lock washers
  • Place the 2-Finger Gripper directly on the camera also align the dowel pin
  • Fix using provided M5 X 35 screws and lock washers
  • Connect the black (0v) wire
  • Connect the red (24v) wire
  • Connect the 4 ports USB hub in the controller
  • Connect the license dongle in the USB hub
  • Connect the camera USB cable in the hub
  • Turn on the robot controller
  • Connect the 16 GB USB stick in the USB hub
  • Now install robotic vision URCap
  • After that you may require installation mount point that are provided by that company
  • Visit the website https://robotiq.com/support for more information.

 

If you want to program a camera by itself

 Controlling a robotic camera can be multiple programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript & Node JS. Python is used in all kinds of applications on mac, PC and Linux even raspberry PI's

you can run Python on so if we talking about Node JS and python generally for our computer programming servers that are going to interact with our IP connected robotic camera. Now right

before get into I want to tell you something about GitHub. So, GitHub is a social coding networking website where all coders are available with their codes in one of them   PTZ optics is managing and

maintaining an open-source camera control code currently. Where you can connect with different coders of the world, they will help you in your project

 

Q9. How to merge python data in android studio for APK file for android app?

Ans. Android applications are to be operated on the Android Operating System. To start Android app development with Python, there are various platforms that enable us to write the codes purely in Python. We can use python for web development, app development, analysis and computation of scientific and numeric data and software development.

Following are some of the platforms for Python Android Development:

And there are some more tools that help us write code that can run on the Android operating system. All these platforms generate a native source code for their supported platforms. The native codes that are generated are similar to hand written code and they can be easily optimized by with the help of native compilers. Though Android app development using Python is possible, it won’t be as efficient as Android apps that are developed by using Java. As we all know that Java is the official language for Android as it was declared by Google. Java for Android is like the Standard of Android, and other languages that we use might not be as up to the mark as Java. Let us see some of the issues that might arise:                                                                                                                                                             1. These frameworks might not support every feature of Android operating System.
2. Own tools cannot be used always.
3. These codes might not run very fast as they first generate the native code which are then optimized by using the native compilers.
4. Sometimes the High-level graphics might not be supported and at times it is possible that 2-D/3-D graphic support is not there.

Merge python data in android studio for APK file for android app

Let’s take an example that we want to Deploy Machine Learning (ML) Model on Android.

Workflow of Machine Learning project on Android                                                                   When we deploy machine learning on a website, the basic workflow is implementing the model in any Python IDE, extracting it using a pickle module, and with help of any web framework flask or streamlit to deploy in form of the web app. here the complete implementation from frontend to the backend is in Python. Now when deploying Machine learning in android there is a little bit of modification in the above workflow. First, we have a model, we pickle it. For implementing Android apps java is popular and working with android studio java is mostly preferred so here our frontend will depend on java and in middle we have to implement a Flask API which is our machine learning model whose output will be in JSON format (JSON is a universal format which any programming language can understand) and through java android app we will hit at Flask API whose response is in JSON and we will parse this JSON and print it in android frontend.

Workflow of Machine Learning project on Android

 

 



 

 

 

                              

Prerequisite to implement workflow of Machine Learning on Android

The above workflow sounds a little bit difficult while reading meanwhile I hope that through the diagram it is clear and when you will implement it through the article it will completely fit your mind.

  • The first thing you should know is the basics of a flask.
  • If you know the basics of Android it is very good.

Hands-on Implementation of Machine Learning on                                                                 Android I am taking a very simple problem statement where we have to predict a particular student will be placed or not using CGPA, IQ, and profile score. It is a toy dataset. here our main aim is to learn how to take Machine learning on android not on building a model. You can find a dataset here.      Building a Machine learning model                                                                                                             This part is straightforward. First, we load a dataset, with a little bit of preprocessing we use a random forest algorithm to train the data on, and we save the model in pickle format.           Built Flask API                                                                                                                                                       A user will enter information in the form and while submitting the form it will receive the POST request. And on making a post request Flask API will accept the data entered by a user and pass it to the machine learning model which will predict the output class. The predicted class we will pass to the android app in form of JSON                                                                                                                              Test Application using Postman                                                                                                              Postman is an automatic and interactive tool used to verify APIs of your project. It is Google chrome App that connects with HTTP API. It works at the backend and allows you to check that your API is working fine as per our requirements. By providing the URL of your running flask API and inserting data in the key and value section you can hit your API and get the desired response.                      Create Android App                                                                                                                             Install and setup Android Project                                                                                                                                       To work with Android programming first you need Android studio. If you have not installed it then please follow this link to download Android studio. The download is straightforward, only the studio size is large near about 1GB. After installation start the Android studio and you will have an option of a new project. Click on the new project and you need to select any activity. select the empty activity and proceed to next where you need to define the name and storage folder of your project. have a look at the below images for any queries on selection. After changing the name of the project keep the rest of things as default, and check finish. As Android studio is a little bit slow so for setting up your project will take a little time so please wait patiently till it set all files of the project.    

 Create Android UI                                                                                                                                      We know that UI is always created in an XML file. Open the XML file named activity main and here we will build a complete frontend UI. You can use the below code snippet. First, we have given the title of the project, three input fields for respective columns, and one button to submit and get results.                                                                                                                                                                                  Run your UI using AVD                                                                                                                                  AVD stands for Android Virtual device using which you can run your application on android which will look the same as your mobile phone. In the top-right corner visit the AVD section and select pixel-5. Click next and select the virtual device through which it will run. you can download Android-Q and click next. You will get the window to name a device and click finish. finally, when you can your device run it using the play button and it will start an AVD where your UI will run. After that run the file where we just coded and see the changes in AVD.                             Connectivity of API to Android APP                                                                                                              Now you have to write its backend working in java. The logic we have to implement is you will take the inputs from the android app, hit the API, and the response from the API display back in the Android app. So, there is one problem that the API we have implemented is running locally on your system which the Android app cannot detect. So, we need to deploy our API online and we will use Heroku for this task.

Deploy API to Heroku                                                                                                                           Login to Heroku and create New app by giving it a unique name.  You can deploy your GUI using Heroku CLI or GitHub. In our Flask tutorial, we have seen deployment on Heroku in detail and what files you need to create. You need requirements and Procfile. the content of this file you can copy from the below snippets. In the requirements text file, you need to install the following four libraries.   
  • flask
  • numpy
  • sklearn
  • gunicorn
Procfile contains only a single line code to initialize the web app.           
 Connect API to Internet                                                                                                                           To hit API we need one library named Volley. So, to install Volley visit In Gradle scripts in your project directory, and open the build Gradle file and write below one line of code that will install the required library. As you click on sync now on the top right it will start installing required libraries in the project directory. Now to hit the API which is on Heroku you will also need internet permission to open the Manifest file and include the below line of code. Now we need to include the last bit of code where we use Volley to hit our API. first, you need to create one string request object and define a POST request on Heroku URL. 

Write backend logic in java                                                                                                                     We have designed our UI, now we need to write backend logic to accept data from the frontend in a java file. The flow is where we have to accept all the three values from the android app and when it clicks predict button, we have to hit API and ret JSON response. keeping all the imports as it is, you can follow the below code from class in the Main Activity java file.                                                                   Now if you run your application on AVD, it will run fine on Android. Now the APK file is generated, how you can fetch and install the application on your mobile phone. Visit Android studio, then to build, click on build bundle and click build an APK. It will automatically generate an APK file. If you click on locate then it will give you the location of download and through USB you can take it in your Mobile device.


 

Q10. What is the simple python code for making a website link apk and put in an android studio apk, kindly guide steps for it?

Ans. Making a website link apk by writing code:                             http://www.codebind.com/android-tutor...                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Website apk without coding                                                                                                                        Open the Website App Template                                                                                                                         Follow "Create App Now" button. Or visit AppsGeyser.com and find the Website App template Insert the Website link                                                                                                                                            Insert your site link. Check if you copied the full address. You can convert your homepage or any other URL on your website to apk now.                                                                                                              Add Social tabs                                                                                                                                                          Add links to your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Blog pages. This way users will be able to get a fast access to your social pages. You can easily skip this step and move to the next one.                Name your App                                                                                                                                                      Write the name of your app. Copy-paste the name of your website or come up with something new. Don't forget to add keywords to make your app more searchable for Android users.                      Upload the Icon                                                                                                                                                       Submit your own logo or choose the default one. Make it clean and simple.                                           Publish App on App Markets                                                                                                                               You can download your APK file and publish it on Google Play or any other app store for Android. Share your app with as many users as possible!                           

Steps to Export an .apk

  1. Right click your project -> Select Android tools -> Export Signed application package -> Next
  2. Choose create new keystore -> set the new location using browse -> and give new name for key also
  3. give the password & confirm the password also -> Next
  4. Give alias name -> give new or old password & confirm the password also -> fill validity -> and below makes one column to fill -> Next
  5. set the .apk file's destination to existing location or new location -> Finish

 

 

Q11. I want to start learning python, machine learning, AI for Offline house hold work, so kindly suggest me top free course link to learn from YT or if you have some courses then kindly do share it. [Hindi or English]

Ans. Here are the best YouTube channels to learn Python programming for beginners:

In Hindi                                                                                                                                                                                1) CodeWithHarry: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVM...                                                                         2) MySirG.com: https://www.youtube.com/user/saurabhe...                                                                              3) Apna College: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwm...                                                                        4) Geeky Shows: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeekyShow1                                                                        5) Harshit vashisth: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrkQ...                                                                  6) LearnVern: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlU...

These channels are the Best Machine Learning YouTube Channels which are mainly Focusing on Machine Learning Content.

 1) Simplilearn: https://www.youtube.com/user/Simplilearn

 2) Siraj Raval: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWN3...

 3) Sendex: https://www.youtube.com/user/sentdex

 4) Welch labs: https://www.youtube.com/user/Taylorns34

 5) freeCodeCamp.org -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bu...  

 

5 best YouTube channels for learning Artificial Intelligence.                                                                       1) Artificial intelligence: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmdi...                                                             2) Intelligent: https://www.youtube.com/c/Intellipaat                                                                     3)Tutorials space- Er.Deepak Garg - https://www.youtube.com/c/tutorialsspace                                     4) Well Academy - https://www.youtube.com/c/WellAcademy1                                                                    5) Edureka - https://www.youtube.com/c/edurekaIN

 

Q12. Where I can learn Electronics for AI base robot building?

Ans. An electronics class is always a good place to start, there could be a community college course for not too much money. It will be long journey to learn Electronics circuits. Best thing is look out for an institute in your area who teaches the electronics and start learning. First have understanding of devices etc.                                                                                                                          Another option is to learn online. There are many websites offering information and education in basic electronics up to intermediate and advanced levels.                                                             

 Education - All About Circuits                                                                                                                       Transistors - learn.sparkfun.com                                                                                                                           Adafruit Learning System

Further to this I would look at a device known as the Raspberry Pi (or the Arduino). eBay is a good source for these and any project materials. This is an extremely cheap project PCB for programming and learning most of today's common functions i.e., Audio, RGB video, HDMI, automation, USB control, Serial comms (RS232), etc.   The features on board are incredible for the price and there's literally nothing you can't do with it. It’s ideal for Robotics and building any circuit driven device you can imagine. YouTube is also a great resource for the Arduino as are sites like this one:
1) Jeremy Blum: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KXPjmKwPutGjwFZsEXB5g                                  2) freeCodeCamp.org: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bu...
3) Arduino: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpmmT1Gm_raVpqSvQYyd2Q

Q13. What suggestion you would like to give me for it.

Ans. If you want to make a robot for house cleaning than you should learn some basic of any programming language that are used for controlling the robots. For making robots some basic information of electronic components is required so that if you order any parts you should at least know where to connect these components. Although you can make all parts by itself by learning throw course available on YouTube or on websites. If you don’t know so much about coding you can place your project on GitHub where you can find many contributors for your project or may done it by hiring the professionals. Three basic components you should know before making a project:                                                                                                                                      1.The Controller - also known as the "brain" which is run by a computer program. Often, the program is very detailed as it gives commands for the moving parts of the robot to follow.

2.Mechanical parts - motors, pistons, grippers, wheels, and gears that make the robot move, grab, turn, and lift. These parts are usually powered by air, water, or electricity.

3.Sensors - to tell the robot about its surroundings. Sensors allow the robot to determine sizes, shapes, space between objects, direction, and other relations and properties of substances. Many robots can even identify the amount of pressure necessary to apply to grab an item without crushing it.

You can practice with Arduino Uno which is very basic to any automation or electronics projects. With this device you can implement your codes directly to the circuits and its easy to learn and less costly.

You can make robot easily by learning its complete process.

 

Q14. How to put python code into electronics circuit and put circuit work in automation

Ans. Python code can be put into the electronics circuit by Arduino. Arduino is an open-source platform composed of hardware and software that allows for the rapid development of interactive electronics projects. The emergence of Arduino drew the attention of professionals from many different industries, contributing to the start of the Maker Movement.  With the growing popularity of the Maker Movement and the concept of the Internet of Things, Arduino has become one of the main platforms for electronic prototyping and the development of MVPs. Arduino uses its own programming language, which is similar to C++. However, it’s possible to use Arduino with Python or another high-level programming language. In fact, platforms like Arduino work well with Python, especially for applications that require integration with sensors and other physical devices.                                   All in all, Arduino and Python can facilitate an effective learning environment that encourages developers to get into electronics design. If you already know the basics of Python, then you’ll be able to get started with Arduino by using Python to control it. The Arduino platform includes both hardware and software products.                                                                                                               

Arduino Software

In addition to hardware components, you’ll need to install some software. The platform includes the Arduino IDE, an Integrated Development Environment for programming Arduino devices, among other online tools.                                                                                                                                                Arduino was designed to allow you to program the boards with little difficulty. In general, you’ll follow these steps:

  1. Connect the board to your PC
  2. Install and open the Arduino IDE
  3. Configure the board settings
  4. Write the code
  5. Press a button on the IDE to upload the program to the board  

                                                                                                                                                                                     To install the Arduino IDE on your computer, download the appropriate version for your operating system from the Arduino website. Check the documentation for installation instructions:

  • If you’re using Windows, then use the Windows installer to ensure you download the necessary drivers for using Arduino on Windows. Check the Arduino documentation for more details.
  • If you’re using Linux, then you may have to add your user to some groups in order to use the serial port to program Arduino. This process is described in the Arduino install guide for Linux.
  • If you’re using macOS, then you can install Arduino IDE by following the Arduino install guide for OS X.                                                                                                                                                            

There are various types of Arduino boards available such as Arduino Uno, Arduino Mega, Arduino Nano, Arduino Pro Mini, etc. which are used to build small electronics projects for students to large scale industry products. Arduino's powerful features are a good fit for popular segment of applications - home automation.  There is a large scope of home automation applications that we can build by using the Arduino board.

Q15. For it do I need to learn any other programming language like JAVA or C++?

Ans. It depends upon some factors like:                                                                                                    1. If you just want to get one robot up and running

If you're only using a single robot for your business, the best language to learn is the one that will get you up and running as soon as possible. In this case, you might not even need to learn a programming language. For example, with hand guiding technology you can move a collaborative robot around manually. No text-based programming required.

2. If you want to start a career in robotics

The most important thing for career roboticists is to develop "The Programming Mindset" rather than to be proficient in one specific language.

In many ways, it doesn't really matter which programming language you learn first. Each language that you learn develops your proficiency with the programming mindset and makes it easier to learn any new language whenever it's required.

In this case, learn whichever language makes the most sense for your next project.  If you know at least one language that’s enough if you need any language to learn in future than it’s easy to learn.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Top 10 Popular Programming Languages in Robotics:

  1. C/C++
  2. Python
  3. Java
  4. C#/.net
  5. MATLAB
  6. HDLs
  7. LISP/Prolog
  8. Industrial Programming Languages
  9. Scratch
  10. Pascal

 

For making a robot you should learn only one of them any language but in future perspective you may need to learn some other languages.

 

Q16. Kindly guide for the Robot Design

Ans. There are many software available used by industries to design and create robots’ parts some of them are as follows:

1. Solidworks: As Wikipedia says, Solidworks is a solid modeling design software, which is published by Dassault Systems. It is the same group of companies which makes the ** controversial Rafale Jets. Anyways, Solidworks has been around for almost 25 years now, so we can say it’s quite a mature software. And over these 25 years, it has been grown a lot with many feature additions over time and it has been the Industry favorite right from the start, due to the lack of options. And the company has used this lack of competition to put up an unrealistic price over the license of the software. Even the student version of the software costs around 10k Rs for just one year. Which is too much for an average student to bear for just a software. Also, it is quite difficult for beginners to learn. Due to these two major factors, I don't personally prefer Solidworks.

2. Blender: So yet again as Wikipedia says, Blender is a free and open-source software toolset used for designing, creating animations, visual effects, etc. Blender is a really good software that is widely used in the animation and VFX industry. But the major strength of blender turns out to be its own weakness for robot designing. As blender is used in animations, it is a really good sculpting software. You can make really cool looking organic shapes using Blender. But when it comes to mechanical designing, Blender lacks a lot of properties. The results obtained by Blender for robot designing are not quite satisfactory and also doesn't meet the industry standards. But I must say, it is a software worth learning, to give really cool aesthetic effects to your models.

3. URDF: Which is directly supported by ROS. You might have not heard about this before, but URDF stands for Unified Robot Description Format. It is an XML file format that is used to describe your robot's structure to ROS simulation environment. As the name suggests, it is a detailed description of your robot right from the information about the links and joints, to its inertial and mass values and also friction and everything. Also, no matter which platform you use for designing your robot, at the end, it is necessary to convert it into URDF so as to use it in ROS simulation. But designing a robot from scratch in URDF is really a tiring process. It also limits you from using complex structures which can be easily done in any dedicated designing software. You can definitely import meshes to make complex structures of your robot, but then aligning the links, takes a lot of time. And that's the only reason I don't recommend directly making your robot in URDF. These were the few top Robot Designing Software options. But before getting to the Best software, here are a few honorable mentions:
TinkerCAD                                                                                                                                                                                      Autodesk Inventor                                                                                                                                                                          Autodesk Maya                                                                                                                                                                                           Catia                                                                                                                                                                                                  PTC Creo                                                                                                                                                                                        Autodesk 123D Design

Top companies which makes robots and its parts:                                                                                      Anduril                                                                                                                                                                               Skydio                                                                                                                                                                                  Zipline                                                                                                                                                                            Outrider                                                                                                                                                                      Shapeways                                                                                                                                                                            Nuro                                                                                                                                                                            Piaggio Fast Forward                                                                                                                                         Diligent Robotics                                                                                                                                                           Boston Dynamics                                                                                                                                                            Bluefin Robotics                                                                                                                                                              Applied Aeronautics                                                                                                                                                              Left Hand Robotics                                                                                                                                                    Righthand Robotics                                                                                                                                                 Dronesense                                                                                                                                                                    Harvest Automation

Q17. Also let me know the role of Google in Machine learning, can we use its software or anything tool to make robo ?

Ans. Google has its own machine learning course and it's free and it looks pretty good. It's taught by google researchers and if you look at the contents it looks pretty good. So, if you're looking for a machine learning course and there are so many different ones to choose from and you don't want to risk spending any money to start with this could be a very good place to start. There are some prerequisites that you'll need so we'll cover those. It contains real world case studies which is very useful because it's applying machine learning to practical situations that can be tricky, so this is the course. For this course you're gonna need to know python you if you've never programmed before learn python or the basics of python first and that needs to include numpy and pandas and you're going to need some maths.                                                                                Till date google don’t provide any direct software for robotics. But Google’s parent Alphabet unveiled a new “moonshot” project to develop software for robotics which could be used in wide range of industries. To expand beyond its main search and advertising business, Google in 2015 established Alphabet as a holding company overseeing various “other bets”, ranging from its autonomous vehicle unit to helium balloons that provide solar-powered internet services in remote areas.                                                                                                                                                                                         Google is the master of all. It takes advantage of machine learning algorithms and provides customers with a valuable and personalized experience. Machine learning is already embedded in its services like Gmail, Google Search and Google Maps.

 

Some YouTube Channels link from where you can take some idea for making Robot House Cleaning Project

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-BwprrMqmpQXvArJWNaKTA

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuVtg0zEC_ISw0LNzPiJMw

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCg55G3CZJFQdm9mZ50_CA

 

 

 

       

 

 

Process of making Robot

 

 

       
 

 

                           

 

          Process

 

 

 

   

 

Skills Required/Freelancer

   

 

 

Intention of the robot.

                       

 

Get information about parts of Robot

       

Electrnocis/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

 

 

Draw the Ciruit of the Robot 

         

Electronics Engineer

     

 

Draw the blockdiagram of the Robot

       

Mechanical/Electronics skills

   

 

Order or Customize the parts through online sources

   

element14.com

       

 

Connect all parts to build a Robot

         

Electrical Engineer

       

 

To give Robot insturctions or automation add necessary code

 

Software developer/Specific Language expert using Robot

 

Add code to the IDE that are you using

       

Software developer

     

 

Test the Robot on different things

         

Electronics/Mechanical Enginner

   

 

After testing compeletion robot will work perfectly

       

 

 

       

 

                               
                                                           

                                        Detailed Answers on Creation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

          Q1. What are Libraries?

Ans. Library is simply a library as the real one. When you need a book to read, what will you do? You just simply go to library and take the book you need.
Same in the case of programming languages libraries. Since they are collection of codes, we took the code we require during writing a program. Actual existing library are collection of books while programming language libraries are collection of code. In book libraries you took the book and in programming language libraries you took the code which you required for your program.

 A library very simply is a collection of reusable code with a well-defined and documented interface. The format the library will take depends entirely on the language that the library is implemented in and the operating system that the library is deployed on - it could be anything from one-to-many files in a variety of formats - for instance:

  • .py or .pyc or .zip files for a Python library
  • .jar file for a Java library;
  • .so file (i.e., compiled into machine code in an object format) for languages such C/C++ on Linux/MacOS
  • .dll filed (compiled into machine code in an object format) for code in C/C++ on Windows.

It is also entirely possible - depending on how the target executable will be built - for a library to only exist as a separate entity on the build system - some object libraries are intended to be ‘statically linked’ - i.e., built into the final executable as opposed to being delivered to the target system.

 

Q2. Are above names software that created using python or they act as a connecter between robot and remote control ?

Ans. Of course these libraries are made up in python language just to ruse the code again and again. Yes, these libraries and software acts as connector between robot and remote control but these all libraries have their different work to build a robot.

 1| Robot Framework                                                                                                                      About: Robot Framework is a generic open-source automation framework for acceptance testing, acceptance test-driven development (ATDD), and robotic process automation (RPA). The core framework is implemented using Python – it supports both Python 2 and Python 3 – and runs also on Jython (JVM), IronPython (.NET) and PyPy. Robot Framework is open and extensible and can be integrated with virtually any other tool to create powerful and flexible automation solutions.  Means to automate a robot this library is used. Know more here.

2| Pyro                                                                                                                                    About: Python Remote Objects – or Pyro – is a library that enables you to build applications in which objects can talk to each other over the network, with minimal programming effort. Written in Python, this toolbox works between different system architectures and operating systems. It provides a set of powerful features that enables you to build distributed applications rapidly and effortlessly.                                                               Know more here.

3| DART                                                                                                                                              About: Dynamic Animation and Robotics Toolkit – or DART – is a collaborative, cross-platform, open-source library that provides data structures and algorithms for kinematic and dynamic applications in robotics and computer animation. The library is distinguished by its accuracy and stability due to its use of generalised coordinates to represent articulated rigid body systems and Featherstone’s Articulated Body Algorithm to compute the dynamics of motion. DART also provides efficient computation of Jacobian matrices for arbitrary body points and coordinate frames. The library was created by the Graphics Lab and Humanoid Robotics Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology with ongoing contributions from the Personal Robotics Lab at the University of Washington and Open-Source Robotics Foundation. Know more here.

4| PyRobot                                                                                                                                         About: PyRobot is a Python library for benchmarking and running experiments in robot learning. It is a combination of two popular Python libraries, i.e., Requests and BeautifulSoup.  It can be used to drive applications that don’t provide an API or any way of hooking into them programmatically. This library will allow you to run robots without having to deal with the robot specific software along with enabling better comparisons.  Know more here.

5| PyDy                                                                                                                                           About: Python Dynamics or PyDy is a tool kit written in the Python programming language that utilises an array of scientific programs to enable the study of multibody dynamics. The toolkit helps a user to perform visualisation, model specification, simulation, benchmarking, among others in their workflows. Know more here.

6| Simulation Open Framework Architecture                                                                                                                                                   About: SOFA is an open-source library and an efficient framework dedicated to research, prototyping and development of physics-based simulations. The library primarily focuses on real-time simulation, with an emphasis on medical simulation. The advanced software architecture of this framework allows the creation of complex and evolving simulations by combining new algorithms with existing algorithms, synthesis of complex models from simpler ones using a scene-graph description, among others. Know more here. 

7| Klamp’t                                                                                                                                                                      About: Kris’ Locomotion and Manipulation Planning Toolbox or Klamp’t is an open-source, cross-platform software package for robot modelling, simulating, planning, optimisation, and visualisation. The library aims to provide an accessible, wide range of programming tools for learning robotics, analysing robots, developing algorithms, and prototyping intelligent behaviours. 

Some of the features of this tool are:

  • Simulation of various sensors including RGB+D cameras, laser sensors, gyroscopes, force/torque sensors, and accelerometers
  • Many sampling-based motions planners implemented
  • Supports legged and fixed-based robots
  • Contact mechanics computations: force closure, support polygons, the stability of rigid bodies and actuated robots

Know more here.

8| Pybotics                                                                                                                                         About: Pybotics is an open-source Python toolbox for robot kinematics and calibration. The toolbox was mainly designed to provide a simple, clear, and concise interface to quickly simulate and evaluate common robot concepts, such as kinematics, dynamics, trajectory generations, and calibration. Know more here.

9| Siconos                                                                                                                                                                       About: Currently distributed under Apache Licenses, Siconos is an open-source scientific software primarily targeted at modelling and simulating nonsmoothed dynamical systems. Written in C++ and Python, this software package can be used for modelling and simulation of dynamic systems.  Know more here.

10| iDynTree                                                                                                                                                         About: iDynTree is a library of robot dynamics algorithms for control, estimation and simulation. The library is written in C++ language and supports several other languages including Python, MATLAB, among others. To use the library in Python language, you need to add the PYTHONPATH environment variable to the install path of the iDynTree.py file.

 

Q3. Are Raspberry Pi and Arduino called the green chip circuit? are they enough to make big robot or not? can we use multiple of them in various set to program a big robot? from where can we order like such circuit to make such robot?

Ans. Yes it can be said that Raspberry Pi and Arduino are called green chip circuit. Because its configuration is made on these green chips. Although these are not chips these are like small board as shown in the figure:

The Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python. It’s capable of doing everything you’d expect a desktop computer to do, from browsing the internet and playing high-definition video, to making spreadsheets, word-processing, and playing games. What’s more, the Raspberry Pi has the ability to interact with the outside world, and has been used in a wide array of digital maker projects, from music machines and parent detectors to weather stations and tweeting birdhouses with infra-red cameras. We want to see the Raspberry Pi being used by kids all over the world to learn to program and understand how computers work. the raspberry pi board is the size of a credit card, which makes the perfect for embedding it to the robots. You are not required to finding the extra space or else adding the 2KG payload, Microcontroller Programming and the raspberry pi can just fit.Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 4Gb

In order to, it is small in size, and you may not underestimate what a raspberry pi can do. It is powerful as a smartphone. In this latest vision on the market, Raspberry pi 3 can use a quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. You will run a real OS on its Raspberry pi. Such as Ubuntu, raspbian or else window IoT. So basically, you will do the same things you will have done your laptop. For example, you will run the software such as Minecraft or else wolfram on a Raspberry Pi with Raspbian. There is many software that is doing a better job, so you may require to program the calculations yourself.

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. Arduino boards are able to read inputs - light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter message - and turn it into an output - activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of instructions to the microcontroller on the board. To do so you use the Arduino programming language (based on Wiring), and the Arduino Software (IDE), based on Processing.

                       Arduino UNO - JavaTpoint

Both Raspberry Pi and Arduino are enough to make from small robots to large robots. Which board is best to make a technically efficient robot:                                                                                                                      It depends on your level of proficiency and requirement? If you need to control your robotic locally (without any network) undoubtfully Arduino is the best option. If your robotic application depends on high end image processing and computation then Raspberry pi is the better option.
It also depends on the type of motor you will use. If servo motor is used in the robotic application then Arduino can be used. Raspberry pi sucks at controlling multiple motors, especially if the control signals are
PWM. Raspberry pi doesn’t have a hardware PWM. Since RPi runs a Linux operating system, the Linux Kernel won't be able to send exact time pulse in GPIOs as it has to handle multiple operations.

Ultimately, if you want to develop a killer robotic application with high end processing such as Image processing, getting data from the internet server (IoT) and also if your application has a multiple motor to control, then you can make use of both Raspberry Pi and Arduino. In such scenarios, RPi can be used to do computations and send control signals to Arduino via Serial [1] or Bluetooth. The received control signal should be interpreted by Arduino to send exact time pulse (PWM) to the motors.

You can use multiple of like these boards to program your robots. These boards can be used for different tasks in a same robot just to increase their productivity.

Top websites from where you can order these boards or circuit:                                                                                                                                                                 1."element14"(Most Recommended)
2.
RSComponents                                                                                                                                 3.Digikey                                                                                                                                     4.Farnell/Newark

 

Q4. From where we can learn ROS? As you suggested me python training videos, kindly do send me the ROS.

Ans. Here is the popular video tutorial playlist from YouTube for learning ROS.                           1. Free ROS Video Tutorials and book from ROBOTIS

These videos are good for beginners. Make sure you have some basic ideas about Linux terminal commands, C++, and Python before following this tutorial. The best thing is, these tutorials are based on a FREE eBook, so you can follow that book if you have any confusion in the following videos.                                                                                                                             2. ROS Tutorials from Chris Fauerbach

These video tutorials are based on ROS wiki tutorials. This will help you to understand the tutorials mentioned in ROS Wiki. The videos easy to understand and he is explaining each step.                                                                                                                                                              3. ROS Tutorials from Justin Huang

These video tutorials are very straight forward. The instructor is clearly mentioning about ROS and its concepts. It’s very easy to understand and audio quality is also good.                                                                                                                                                           4. Programming for Robotics: ROS Tutorials from ETH Zurich

The whole tutorials are organized in a structured way. The tutorials are a little old, but the ROS concepts are the same. I don’t think this course will be apt for absolute beginners, but if you have some understanding of ROS, then you can watch these tutorials.                                 5. ROS and Raspberry Pi Tutorial from Tiziano Fiorenzani

These videos are useful for people looking for ROS and Raspberry Pi. The presentation is good, and you will get the basics of ROS and how to work with Raspberry Pi and ROS.                                                                                                                  6. ROS Basic Tutorials from Shawn Chen

These tutorials are very structured and I think people can easily understand his tutorials. Most of the videos are based on ROS wiki tutorials.                                                                             7. ROS in 5 days from Construct

These videos are good for understanding ROS concepts. The constructsim is a company that provides an online portal to work with ROS. All of their tutorials are based on their platform. So as a beginner, people may confuse with the actual PC environment and their web platform. I only prefer this person who already has a ROS environment in their PC. There is some issue with voice and all, but you will understand concepts.                                                        8. Hello World with ROS Course from edx                                                                                                 This is an official course in edx for learning ROS. This is an intermediate level course, so you should have an understanding of Linux, Python, and C++ in order to pursue this course. You have to pay in order to get the certificate but free to enroll and audit the course.

If you want to explore more:                                                                                                                    1. ROS books, you can check this link                                                                                                                  2. ROS courses, you can check this link

 

Q5. Is ROS similar like python or it is different language. Does python useful in ROS coding or it uses different coding system?

Ans. Robot Operating System or simply ROS is a framework which is used by hundreds of Companies and techies of various fields all across the globe in the field of Robotics and Automation. It provides a painless entry point for nonprofessionals in the field of programming Robots. ROS is developed and maintained by a Californian company, Willow Garage, formed in 2006 by Scott Hassan, one of Google's first employees who was involved in the development of search engine technology and who was also behind Yahoo! Groups (groups, in fact, which became Yahoo! Groups).

Robot Operating System is mainly developed using 2 languages: C++ and Python. Those are often the most preferred and used languages when developing robotics applications. You will use the roscpp library to write C++ code, and the rospy library to write Python code. So, yes python is useful in ROS coding with this language all robotics applications can be done easily and efficiently.

Q6. From where we can order the chips you described above? How to analyze the quality of those chips? How to do quick test of those chips

What are the major source of supplier for those chips? Would it be readily available? Would it be custom made?

Ans. These chips can be easily ordered from the electronics components selling website. The availability of these chips is based on your demand. Although maximum chips have already in market that are used to make robot. But if you want to customize these chips according to your demand than you can also give an order on these website for customization of these chips.

10 Electronic Components Online Stores

Digikey                                                                                                                                                          Digi-Key is one of the best electronic component’s distributors worldwide. Digi-Key provides a huge collection of in-stock electronic components and the finest service to the customers by helping engineers during the whole design procedure from sample to manufacture. Their support & service responds to customer requirements. It is unique in a lot of ways that convert into superior service to customers. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – DigiKey

Sparkfun

The SFE or Spark Fun Electronics is an electronics dealer company located in Niwot, Colorado, United States. It makes & sells different types of breakout, electronic components, and microcontroller boards. All these products are open-source hardware. In addition to these, SparkFun provides curriculum, online training with tutorials to expose the amazing embedded electronics world. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – Sparkfun.

 

eBay

eBay is a multinational e-commerce company located in San Jose, California. This company provides C2C and B2B sales. This corporation handles the website of eBay where the customers and business people sell and buy different types of goods globally. This website is not commercial for use; however, sellers are charged some fees for listing goods. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – eBay.

 

Alibaba

Alibaba is the largest e-commerce company with the biggest investment in worldwide. This company provides C2C, B2B, B2C sales in the world. Its sales and profits have exceeded compared with all USA sellers. It has been growing into the media industry with triple percentage points of revenues every year. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – Alibaba.

 

Amazon

Amazon is an American e-commerce company located in Seattle, Washington. It is one of the largest companies with Google, Facebook, and Apple. Amazon is recognized for its capability to disturb well-established business through technical improvement & mass scale. It is the world’s largest e-commerce marketplace with an AI associate provider, & cloud computing platform when measured by income and market capitalization. It is the biggest Internet Corporation by profits in the world and one of the world’s most expensive companies. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – Amazon.

 

FindChips

FindChips is the top electronic components distributors globally. By searching in FindChips one can save their time as well as money. FindChips offers electronic parts with instant stock & pricing, component price comparison, and components like ICs, transistors, semiconductors, resistors, etc. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – FindChips.

 

Element14

Element14 provides good service in distributing products with good service & solutions for designing electronic systems. The operations of element14 in worldwide include the US, Europe, & Asia Pacific areas. They provide better customer service on websites with a local language, currency, wide range of products along with delivery options to reach the customer’s requirements around the world. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – Element14.

 

Robokits

Robokits is a fast-raising e-commerce site in India and they provide a sales distribution system for robotic devices. This was founded in the year 2007 and is presently located in Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat, India. The main concept of Robokits is to design commercial and efficient electronics solutions for robotic devices that are used in different applications like industrial, hobby, educational, and other investigate and expansion efforts. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – Robokits.

 

Matha Electronics

Matha Electronics is located in Pallimuku in Ernakulam. They provide electronic components, security systems, electronic project kits, home theatre, industrial components, computer accessories, electronic books, laptop accessories, remotes, domestic-led products, inverter, etc. They supply a lot of customers like hobbyists, businesses, and institutions. Please refer to this link to place an order of electronic components – Matha Electronics.

 

Mouser

Mouser Electronics is a universal foremost approved semiconductor & electronic components distributor for manufacturing companies. They supply different products like semiconductors, electromechanical, passives, and interconnect components. It has a strong assurance toward customer service. The service they provide for the customers is a well-known global customer service excellence.

Some more online sites to buy electronic components are listed below.

  1. http://kitsnspares.com/
  2. http://www.freetronics.com/collections/kits
  3. http://www.jameco.com/
  4. http://www.ventor.co.in/
  5. http://embeddedmarket.com/
  6. http://www.canakit.com/
  7. http://www.onlinetps.com/
  8. http://www.bhashatech.com/
  9. http://uk.farnell.com/
  10. http://www.digibay.in/
  11. http://hobby2go.com/
  12. http://www.dnatechindia.com/
  13. http://potentiallabs.com/
  14. http://www.tenettech.com/
  15. http://www.anandtronics.com/
  16. http://www.nex-robotics.com/
  17. http://in.mouser.com/
  18. http://www.simplelabs.co.in/

 

 

Testing of Chips

To test a chip easy and short method is to test the IC which present almost all chips. The IC is nothing but a small chip containing the very large and complicated circuit. The different circuit components are generated in a semiconductor material with the help of CMOS Technology. An IC (Integrated Circuit) can’t be repaired and neither it had to be since they come in very cheap cost in comparison to the circuitry they contain. The Question arises in front of us is that how to test an IC and when should we throw or replace the IC

There are four ways to Test an IC and if the IC is fine and in proper working condition then it has to pass all the four conditions.

  1. Shorting Condition

              The purpose of this method is to test if there is a short circuit inside the IC

  • Set your multimeter to the continuity mode.
  • Connect all of the pins altogether from one of the side in IC to the multimeter cable.
  • Take the terminal-cable from multimeter and connect it one by one to each of the pins of another side separately.
  • If the beep sound occurs of there is a continuity in more than 50% of the combinations then there is a good chance of the IC to be shorted from inside.
  1. Leakage Condition                                                                                                                                                              In this Method you have to test an IC that weather the package is damaged or is blown. Take the observation of the IC from each of the sides possible, if you see even a little crack, burned mark or it’s broken from either side then the IC is surely to be Damaged or Leaked.
  2. Heating Condition

             In this method we test if an IC is getting overheated unnecessarily.

  • Give the voltage supply to the IC as per its operating condition or if it’s on board then turn its supply on.
  • Touch the IC with your finger just by starting the voltage supply to it.
  • Notice if the IC is getting heat up as it naturally gets or if you are not able to touch it after few 10-12 seconds.
  • If the ic is getting heat up extremely faster than the IC is surely to be damaged.

 

  1. Input and Output Supply Condition                                                                                                                            In this we have to test an IC if the output voltage from signal pins of the IC is as per defined voltage or they differ from the specifications. Just an example of IC  74VHC112   which has Dual JK Flip Flop with Preset and Clear mode. The supply voltage to the ic that is Vcc could be 0.5 V to 7V and the output from the Signal/Data pins could be either +0.5V or – 0.5V.

Connect the Vcc to input Voltage and Ground to the Ground of negative of the supply.

Try the different inputs to the flip flop so that you can get logic “1” at-least once on each of the output pins.                                                                                                                                       Measure the voltage of the pin when you’re getting “1” as a logic output.                                                 If the voltage is very much different from 0.5V then the IC is not functioning as its best.                   If You found any of the above four conditions while testing an ic then there are very many chances that your IC is not functioning as it should be and you may need to replace your IC

 

Q7. Can you explain the framework in details?

Ans. A framework, or software framework, is a platform for developing software applications. It provides a foundation on which software developers can build programs for a specific platform. For example, a framework may include predefined classes and functions that can be used to process input, manage hardware devices, and interact with system software. This streamlines the development process since programmers don't need to reinvent the wheel each time they develop a new application.

A framework is similar to an application programming interface (API), though technically a framework includes an API. As the name suggests, a framework serves as a foundation for programming, while an API provides access to the elements supported by the framework. A framework may also include code libraries, a compiler, and other programs used in the software development process.

Several different types of software frameworks exist. Popular examples include ActiveX and .NET for Windows development, Cocoa for Mac OS X, Cocoa Touch for iOS, and the Android Application Framework for Android. Software development kits (SDKs) are available for each of these frameworks and include programming tools designed specifically for the corresponding framework. For example, Apple's Xcode development software includes a Mac OS X SDK designed for writing and compiling applications for the Cocoa framework.

In many cases, a software framework is supported natively by an operating system. For example, a program written for the Android Application Framework will run on an Android device without requiring other additional files to be installed. However, some applications require a specific framework in order to run. For example, a Windows program may require Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, which is not installed on all Windows machines (especially PCs running older versions of Windows). In this case, the Microsoft .NET Framework 4 installer package must be installed in order for the program to run.

Here are some popular frameworks that are used in nowadays:      

  • Ruby on Rails. Ruby on Rails is an extremely productive web application framework written by David Heinemeier Hansson.
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                               Floor Cleaning Robot Using Arduino

 

                                       How to Make vaccum cleaning Robot From Scratch

COMPONENTS AND SUPPLIES

    1. cardboard  

 

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    1. Glue bottle

    1. Bo Motors

 

    1. wheels

 

    1. IR sensor

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    1. Arduino uno

 

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    1. 11026 02 SparkFun Dual H-Bridge motor drivers L298

 

 

    1. Jumper wires

 

 

 

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                                                Arduino IDE

 

Step 1.

Assemble the Hardware:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making robot chasi:

  • Take a piece of cardboard and cut it to make a rectangular shape (choose breadth and length size of cardboard according to your requirements)
  • Fasten the Bo motors to all the four corners of the rectangle board using screws
  • Connect the motors to the motor driver as shown above in the diagram
  • Connect the motor driver to the Nodemcu /Arduino as given int the code
  • If you use the connection as given above in the diagram you have to make few changes in the code
  • Hence to avoid this connect the arduino and motor driver as I have given in the code
  • Last step is to connect the ir sensor to microcontroller
  • Connect the positive and negative terminal of sensor to the +5 and gnd of arduino or motor driver
  • Connect the signal pins of sensor to pin 10 and 7 of Arduino click here

 

Making Vacuum Turbine / Dust Collector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making vacuum turbine:

Watch the images as you read the given points

  • Take any plastic cup or any cylindrical tube or take an old bottle and cut it.
  • Make a hole and place the motor above it as shown in 1st image
  • Fix propellor or impellor to it from inside of the cylinder
  • Make a hole at the edge of cylindrical cup to let the air out
  • Make a hole in robot chasi and place the turbine above the whole such that you can see propellor from the bottom of the car
  • Place a wire mesh or net in front of propellor or at the output of the turbine
  • Take any cylindrical pipe and wrap sponge or any brush type material to make dust collecting roller
  • I have made the dust collecting brush from an old glue bottle and a vessel cleaning sponge
  • You can rotate the roller using a motor by connecting motor to the gear of roller
  • Or you can leave the roller as it is because the roller rotates automatically due to friction with the floor, as the robot moves forward
  • The dust gets collected in the box
  • You can watch the above images to get better idea of it.

Step 3: Software:

To add code, you can go through this link in which code is written in c++  code

  • When ir sensor detects the floor, it will send the signal 1 and when it detects black line it sends 0 to the arduino/nodemcu.
  • When the left ir sensor detects the black strip robot will move right
  • When the right ir sensor detects black strip robot will move left
  • When both the sensors detect black strip, the robot will stop
  • The main logic is the robot tries to move such that the sensors only detect the floor and the track should be present in b/w the sensors.
  • For raspberry pi you can go through this link

 

For multitasking of robot, you can follow the given link to get more details.

Multi-Functional Floor Cleaning Robot for Domestic Environment

 

 

A complex custom robot that is used to make big robot with custom chip robot & all customization where single part is not available anywhere.

Design                                                                                                                                                                              1. Every robot begins with the design phase. These and other factors must be accounted for in the design: job to be performed; speed of operation; environment of operation; hazardous materials involved; length of reach; path of travel; process variables; human involvement; controller capability; and result of failures.  Most manufacturers have a basic machine design to which they incorporate modifications and accessories to meet the specific requirements of the application.

Industrial Robot Fabrication                                                                                                                                                                               2. Once designed, the base, arms, column, and supports are fabricated. The base is 

 

usually heavy, to prevent the robot from tipping over. It is made by casting or by welding, then machined. Many robot manufacturers use robots to weld parts for new ones.  Those areas that mate with the rest of the robot are machined with close dimensional control to assure proper fit and operation of the attaching components. Likewise, the main column and arms are constructed to fit accurately into the final assembly.

Assembly

Robots are assembled using a substantial amount of purchased components such as electric motors, hydraulic cylinders, bearings, wiring, controllers, and other important parts. An industrial robot can contain 2,000 individual parts and is assembled by teams. These teams begin with the base, and assemble components into the robot until it is complete and ready for testing and finishing.

To begin the assembly process, mobile robots first have the traction motors, batteries, axles, wheels, and tires mounted. Stationary robots do not require these items. They are temporarily bolted to the floor for stability during assembly. The moving columns and arms are sub assembled with their respective drive motors and then attached to the base. The base contains a ring gear that is motor driven to provide the turning motion. It must mate closely with the drive gear contained in the column. Thrust bearings support the weight of column and arms on the base. A magnetic scale surrounds the bearing and provides electronic position feedback to the controller.

Link                                                                                                                                                                                               3. The next joint is the link. It acts like an elbow, and connects the arm to the base. A stabilizer support provides positional control to the link, allowing it to move in a predetermined path. These components contain bearing mounts into which pivot shafts are bolted. Each bearing is relubricated or provided with a lubrication line or fitting. The link contains a position sensor which provides another position signal to the controller.

Arm                                                                                                                                                                                                        4. The arm is assembled onto the upright portion of the link. It provides the most "reach" to the robot and supports the wrist. The arm contains the drive shafts that operate the wrist. Three motors, or a combination of motors and hydraulic cylinders, are 

 

An industrial robot can contain 2,000 individual parts and is assembled by teams. These teams begin with the base, and assemble components into the robot until it is complete and ready for testing and finishing.

connected to the drive shafts. Since the arm and link joint must withstand the entire load of the wrist, this is accomplished with large bearings and a pivot pin.

Wrist                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               5. The wrist is the critical mechanism of the robot. It is the wrist that most replicates human motion by twisting and turning to place the paint gun, welder, or other tool in the correct position. Many robots also have load-sensing electronics in the wrist to signal when an obstruction has been hit, or when a load is too heavy to safely pick up. Additional position sensors and tool control electronics are also assembled into the arm and wrist.

Wiring to the controller                                                                                                                                                                                       6. Once the mechanical assembly has been completed, the wiring and plumbing of the robot can be finished. All of the motor's sensors and electrical components must have wires for power and to carry information back to the control computer. Occasionally, unused space in the arms and base provides a handy place to mount some of the controller electronics, shortening the wiring paths. Hydraulic and air cylinders have hoses that carry pressure to operate them, controlled from the valves in the base. Most of these wires and hoses are routed back to the controller cabinet which, for mobile robots, is attached to the base. If the robot is stationary, this controller is usually mounted several feet away and is connected by an umbilical cord. After assembly, the arms and column of the robot are sometimes covered with guards and shields to protect them from paint spray, welding sparks, or other hazards in the environment.

Installation

Installation occurs at the user's site. If / stationary, the robot is secured to the floor with bolts. If moving, a guide wire is buried into the floor for the robot to follow from task to task. It follows the wire by radio signals and also uses the wire to communicate with the central controller. Recently, lasers have been used to eliminate the wire. The robot is guided through its path by a laser beam reflected off the walls. Some designs also incorporate video cameras. Stationary applications usually require that fences be constructed around the robot so an unsuspecting human doesn't wander into the robot's work area and be injured. After installation, the robot manufacturer usually provides operation and maintenance training to the customer.

Quality Control

Testing consists of two parts: functional accuracy and a process known as "burn-in." Once the assembled robot is energized with power, a computer program instructs the controller to move the robot arm through a series of motions. Accurate recordings of these motions are made, any problems corrected. Then the robot is placed into operation continuously for several hours. This is called burn-in, and it serves two functions. First, any loss of accuracy can be detected using the data from the functional test. Such an instance would indicate a design problem, loose assembly, defective bearing, or the like. Second, the trial run brings the electronics and hydraulics up to operating temperature. This is important because the controller is programmed with correction factors called offsets. These offsets compensate the feedback from the position sensors to allow for temperature variation of the components. With the machine warmed up, the programmer can place the correction factors into the program to provide optimum performance.

By taking this reference model you can make a complex custom robot that is used to make big robo with custom chip robot & with all customization.

The most recommended website from the roboticist to buy all robots parts is

"element14"

                                                                     

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Kindly forward documents to collecting bank name and address as below (Name, address, SWIFT code of collecting bank. Account, contact and fax number, email address of buyer if available)

Please incorporate the following instructions to collecting bank

1. This collection document is subject to URC 522

2. Deliver documents against payments/acceptance

3. All bank charges of collecting bank are on account of drawee. Charges may not be waived.

4. Interest for late payment to be collected from drawee @ (12% pa to be calculated at 360 days) from date of presentation till date of payment. Interest may not be waived.

5. Reimbursement charges are on account of drawee. Charges may not be waived.

6. Advice non–payment/non-acceptance by SWIFT within 10 days from the date of presenting to drawee with the reason.

7. In case of non–payment/non –acceptance arrange for storage and insurance of goods. The charges for the same will be collected from the drawee. In case of ultimate non–payment/non –acceptance, the same will be on account of principal.

 

Please acknowledge receipt

Thanking You

 

Yours faithfully,

For (name of exporter’s company)

(Seal and authorized signature)

 

 

Russia-Ukraine war an opportunity for Indian Exporters and Importers. Key Questions Answered

  • How to receive the payment from Russia , for the goods exported earlier to Russia from India?

Trade between Russia and India is of utmost importance. India is looking for ways to make rupee and ruble arrangements powerful to make sure the trade with Russia after the dreadful results of the sanctions which are caused by West as a result of war between Ukraine and Russia. All the international transactions of India having any relation to trade depend on The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. The Society for Worldwide Interbank Telecommunication make sure the easy and fast communication between the lenders worldwide for the purpose of cross border payments. Seven Russian banks are not included in messaging system anymore. In 2014 India and Russia signed an agreement to make payments through the rupees ruble trade. However, the issue is conversion of ruble into rupee. Ruble is not completely converted.  Therefore, the Bitcoin trading markets with no restrictions do not easily trade in ruble. This results in the low rate of trade for rupee ruble currency pair.

 

  • What are the products which small startups can export or import currently from Russia to India under 10,000 USD?

Russian products are inexpensive and are very affordable for the small startups. Moreover, if the Rupee will be recognized in Russia, the small startups in India will be able to get Russian products on much cheaper rates. The small startups can import silk, carpets and other textile floor coverings, special woven or tufted fabric, lace and tapestries, cotton and footwear. These are the major imports of India from Russia. A small startup can import these products on much cheaper rate than the others. Fewer than 10 thousand Dollars, a small startup can be established by these products. The war between Ukraine and Russia has a very adverse impact on the trade of Russian with different countries. There is a bilateral trade between India and Russia. Russia mainly imports telephones, Packaged Medicams, Nitrogen Heterocyclic compounds, crustaceans and large construction vehicles. The small starters can export these products to Russia and earn a good amount. The trade between India and Russia will be much easier when the rupee will be recognized in Russia. India could be able to export and import as well on much inexpensive and cheaper rates than the other countries, as the value of Russian ruble is less than Rupee.

  • What are the products which small startups can export or import currently from Ukraine to India under 10,000 USD?

India and Ukraine have bilateral political, economic and cultural relations. India is the 5th largest exporter of Ukraine. India export mainly pharmaceutical products. It is the third largest exporter of pharmaceutical products to Ukraine. Other major exports of India to Ukraine are reactors/boiler machinery, mechanical appliances, oil seeds, fruits, coffee, iron, steel, tea and spices etc. Whereas the major imports of India from Ukraine are sunflower oil, iron steel, plastic and chemicals etc.

Under 10,000 dollars a small startup can be established by importing some of these products from Ukraine and with minimal changes these can be exported to other countries on much more profit. Small startups can have the duty free access to many products which is another plus point of starting a small startup by importing or exporting products from Ukraine to India.

 

  • At present which shipping line or Airline is active in Ukraine for shipping the goods?

In the present situation of war between Russia and Ukraine UIA is still providing the cargo transportation services for the transport of goods. It is the most reliable, fast, secure and high quality cargo delivery service around the globe. Moreover, it is the most trustable cargo delivery transportation service throughout the world. UIA kept on providing transportation services of the goods in different countries even in covid-19 pandemic challenges. The war between Russia and Ukraine has created many problems for air lines and shipping lines as well. Airlines are facing many restrictions because of the situation of war between Russia and Ukraine. It also affects the cost for cargo sector. The rules for airlines to fly over Russia and Ukraine are also changed. The prices of fuel are increasing as well. United Airlines is another Airline which is transporting goods and passengers to Ukraine and fly over Russian airspace. Many shipping lines are working in Ukraine for the transportation of goods including Arkas Logistik Ukraine, Trucking Neolit and Stoles Logistic Ukraine. These are the most popular shipping lines for the transportation of goods in Ukraine.

  • What are keynotes or rules which are kept to be in mind before exporting the goods to Ukraine or Russia? A detailed guideline with reference to government notification which is also applicable to Indians already visible.

Due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine America and its partners impose some financial restrictions on Russia. Some Congress members have also introduced the law to remove Russia permanently from normal trades relations status. America and its partners also try to permanently remove the membership of Russia from World Trade Organization. Whereas, the trade of Ukraine has become limited because of the war of Russia and Ukraine. In present situation if some country is planning to trade with Russia, it must look through the situation and restrictions imposed on Russia and the situation in Ukraine is equally important as well. APHAServiceDesk@apha.gov.uk. or

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-border-operating-model

 

  1. How to find the business partner from Ukraine and Russia? List all the ways with the relevant government and pvt body websites to get more leads regarding it.

With the help of social media one can find the business partners in Russia and Ukraine online with very little or no effort. Indian Embassy & Europages.com post different proposals of business and partnerships in Russia. You can find the partner for your business on this website. Moreover, fiverr.com is another website that provides you the opportunity to find the perfect partner for your business in Russia.  In Ukraine you can get a partner for your business from LinkedIn. It is an authentic platform where you can find partners for your business easily.

 

Q. How to register office in Russia and Ukraine? What are the rules and cost after war for Indians?

  • The list of documents required to have your company registered with the tax authorities

 

Ukraine has updated registration rules for foreign companies (organizations). From now on, foreign companies (organizations) are required to register with the State Tax Service of Ukraine if they:

carry out activities in Ukraine through separate units (that is, through non-commercial or commercial representations)

Acquire real estate or obtain property rights to real estate in Ukraine.

A registration application form has been introduced (form 1-???). A cover letter and copies of the documents listed below must be submitted with the application form 1-??? (the applicants must also show the originals):

Extract from the commercial register of the country where the company was registered confirming the company’s registration and containing the identification number, address, and the name of the company (or other official documents confirming this information).

Power of Attorney as proof of the Representative’s authority to act on behalf of the non-resident company in Ukraine. The text of the Power of Attorney must clearly define the scope of the authority delegated to the Representative, the text of the power of attorney must also cover all the rights and obligations of the Head of the taxpayer for all cases determined by the tax laws of Ukraine. As a general rule, a power of attorney issued for the purpose of appointing the Head of the Representative Office and determining their scope of authority, is not suitable for registering a foreign company.

A document on registration (accreditation) of a representative office in Ukraine, if the foreign company is operating in Ukraine through a representative office.

  • Representative (Director) of a foreign company in Ukraine: who can be appointed? 

Information about the Representative (Director) must be indicated in the application form 1-O??. In addition, companies must also indicate the person in charge of accounting and tax records. Companies may indicate either the individual who is appointed as Director in accordance with the company’s charter documents, or a Representative who is acting in Ukraine on the basis of a Power of Attorney. It is important that the individual have a tax number in Ukraine. If the individual is a foreigner who does not have a taxpayer registration number in Ukraine, it must first be requested and obtained it from the tax authorities.

Protect those who are not fighting, such as civilians, medical personnel or aid workers.

Protect those who are no longer able to fight, like an injured soldier or a prisoner.

Prohibit targeting civilians. Doing so is a war crime.

Recognize the right of civilians to be protected from the dangers of war and receive the help they need. Every possible care must be taken to avoid harming them or their houses, or destroying their means of survival, such as water sources, crops, livestock, etc.

Mandate that the sick and wounded have a right to be cared for, regardless of whose side they are on.

Specify that medical workers, medical vehicles and hospitals dedicated to humanitarian work cannot be attacked.

Prohibit torture and degrading treatment of prisoners.

Specify that detainees must receive food and water and be allowed to communicate with their loved ones.

Limit the weapons and tactics that can be used in war, to avoid unnecessary suffering.

Explicitly forbid rape or other forms of sexual violence in the context of armed conflict.

To open a branch in Russia some documents are required. These documents are:

A copy of the articles which are related to the documents of main company

Information about the main company

A certificate of tax registration a statement of the bank account of the main company, indicating that the main company is in good financial condition.

The cost to established a branch or office in Russia range from 19760 US dollars to 12,000 US dollars.

If you want to open a branch in Ukraine all you need is:

An address that is registered

A copy of the certificate of incorporation of main company

A copy of all the documents associated with the main company

The appointment of the branch representative of a Ukrainian

If the directors of the office or branch are not Ukrainian citizens, Ukrainian work permits are required.

The cost of establishing a branch or office in Ukraine vary from 9500 US dollars to 25760 US dollars.

  • What are the websites to study market of Russia and Ukraine , demand and supply after war?

The authentic websites to study the market of Russia and Ukraine demand and supply after supply are:

Reuters.com, Nytimes.com and think.ing.com

These are the most authentic websites to study market of Russia and Ukraine after war.

  • Consulting on startup and development of business in Russia. Marketing and sales leads local help.

There are different companies which provide the consultations for startup and business establishment in Russia. Starting a business in Russia means that you need to follow new rules and regulations. Russia is at war with Ukraine currently. The situation is changing everyday that affects the prices of goods cost of living and immigrations. There are many things you need to keep in mind while establishing a business in Russia you need to start your business with basic knowledge such as if you can operate your business according to law in Russia.

The major thing is having a business idea that will work for you. The other things you must consider while joining a Russian company or establishing your own business in Russia aur opening a Russian Bank account for your business completing all the documents and having a legal structure for your business.

You have to check your immigration status if you want to start a business in Russia to make sure that your immigration status allows you to trade in the country. Other requirements include the legal structure of your business, to choose a company name and address and complete Foundation documents.

 

  • Websites where we can find the freelancers of Russia and Ukraine;

 

  • Upwork.com
  • Fiverr.com
  • PeoplePerHour.com

 

 

 

 

  • What are the top countries which Russia and Ukraine trade where there is FTA benefits, where importing from those countries attracts duty free imported material to Russia and Ukraine?

FTA agreement was signed between eight countries which are Russia, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova and Belarus. According to Free Trade Agreement.

 

  • What are the Famous E-Commerce websites where Indians can register for online selling in Ukraine and Russia?

Ecommerce is getting more and more popular in Ukraine. In June, about 13.6 million internet users visited online stores in the Eastern European country, which is 1.3 million more than in the same period last year. And these are the most popular ecommerce websites in Ukraine. Online store Rozetka is the most popular ecommerce website in Ukraine, based on information from Gemius. The retail company, which was founded in 2006 and started with selling mostly consumer electronics, welcomed 6.7 million internet users on its ecommerce website this June.

Another very popular ecommerce site in Ukraine is OLX.ua, a website that lists many classified ads and attracted 5.5 million visitors during the same month. And Prom.ua welcomed about 4 million visitors in June. That’s more than the most popular foreign ecommerce website managed to attract in Ukraine. The three most popular foreign ecommerce websites in Ukraine reached over 4 million people, which corresponds to one in five internet users. The most popular one is Aliexpress, which saw 3.8 million people visit their website, followed by Amazon (411,000) and eBay (328,000).

 

  • What are the goods that could be exported or imported to Ukraine and Russia via Air?

Because Russia and Ukraine are pivotal sources exporters of energy and food globally, the world may soon face crises in fuel and food prices. Even before the invasion, global food prices were at near record highs since the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization began keeping track in 1960, and oil prices were well above their 30-year average. Will the conflict drive fuel and food prices even higher, and for how long? The answer is complicated. Oil and gas prices are likely to rise and fall often in the coming days and weeks, but with little change to prices over the long term. The world’s supply of food, on the other hand, may tighten. Ukraine supplies 8 percent of the world’s exported wheat and 13 percent of its maize — and that harvest will be disrupted. Russia supplies 18 percent of exported wheat and 39 percent of rapeseed oil, but if Russia restricts exports or nations around the world refuse to transport or import its products, that too may exacerbate hunger worldwide.

The names of food that are exported from Russia and Ukraine are; corn, wheat, barley, soybeans, and sunflower oil.

The names of food that are imported from Ukraine and Russia are; avocados, apples, honeydew melons, blueberries, cantaloupe, mangoes, nectarines.

During the past six years, Ukraine has been a victim of heightened Russian aggression – militarily, politically and economically. In fact, in 2013, economic pressure was used to try to persuade Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych not to sign the Association Agreement (AA) with the EU. Though temporarily successful, this pressure triggered the Euromaidan protests in November 2013, which eventually led to collapse of the Yanukovych regime in February 2014 and subsequent Russian military intervention.

In the following months, Russia continued to exert pressure to stop the Association Agreement, or at least its trade component, the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which Russia (wrongly) judged detrimental to its interests, arguing that zero-duty imports from the EU into Ukraine could easily ‘leak’ into Russia. Despite the European Commission’s efforts to avoid a trade conflict through a one-year postponement and trilateral negotiations, the DCFTA eventually entered into force from 1 January 2016.