Buying from us: a simple guide.
Terms, payment, samples, documents and containers, in plain words. Open any section.
Incoterms
Incoterms are standard trade terms that say who arranges and pays for each part of the journey. FOB Nhava Sheva is our standard. CFR and CIF are available on request.
- FOB Nhava Sheva
- We deliver the goods onto the ship at Nhava Sheva, cleared for export. From that point you carry the cost and risk of the sea journey and everything after it.
- CFR (Cost and Freight)
- We also pay the sea freight to your port. Risk still passes to you once the goods are on board. You arrange insurance and import clearance.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
- As CFR, and we also arrange minimum marine insurance to your port. Import clearance and duties are still yours.
| Cost or task | FOB | CFR | CIF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packing, export clearance and loading at Nhava Sheva | We pay | We pay | We pay |
| Sea freight to your port | You pay | We pay | We pay |
| Marine insurance | You arrange | You arrange | We arrange (minimum cover) |
| Import duties, taxes and clearance | You pay | You pay | You pay |
| Delivery from your port to your door | You pay | You pay | You pay |
A plain-words summary. The terms confirmed in your quotation apply.
Payment terms
- 30–50% advance by T/T (bank transfer) with the order.
- Balance against a copy of the Bill of Lading.
- Irrevocable LC at sight is accepted for larger orders.
- 100% advance for trial and small orders.
The exact split is confirmed in your quotation.
Samples
- Samples are paid.
- You pay the courier charges.
- The sample cost is adjusted against your first confirmed order.
Export documents
- Commercial invoice
- The bill for the goods: what is shipped, how much, and the agreed price.
- Packing list
- What is in each bale or carton, with quantities and weights.
- Certificate of origin
- States that the goods come from India. Some importers need it for customs duty.
- Bill of Lading
- The shipping line’s receipt and contract of carriage. Your balance payment is made against a copy of it.
Other documents are available on request.
Containers
| Container | Length | Width | Height | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft | 5.90 m | 2.35 m | 2.39 m | ≈ 33 m³ |
| 40 ft | 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.39 m | ≈ 67 m³ |
| 40 ft HC (high cube) | 12.03 m | 2.35 m | 2.69 m | ≈ 76 m³ |
Standard values; actual may vary. How much of your product fits depends on its size and packing: ask us and we will work it out with you.
Lead times and MOQ
Lead time and minimum order quantity depend on the product, its specification and the manufacturer, so we confirm both per order and per product. Tell us what you need and we will give you both with your quotation.
How to order
- Send your enquiry: the product, size, quantity and your destination port. Use the enquiry form or WhatsApp.
- Receive our quotation with the agreed specification, price, lead time and terms.
- Approve a sample if you want one (paid, and adjusted against your first order), then confirm the order with the advance payment.
- We arrange production, check the goods before dispatch and pack them for export. Photos or video of the packed lot are available on request.
- We ship from Nhava Sheva and send the documents. You pay the balance against a copy of the Bill of Lading.