{"id":49734,"date":"2022-10-06T12:28:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T06:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=49734"},"modified":"2022-10-06T12:29:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T06:59:00","slug":"documents-required-to-export-tea-from-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-to-export-tea-from-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Documents Required to Export Tea From India: Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India is one of the biggest cultivators and exporters of\ntea in the world. The global demand for Indian tea is increasing every passing\nday. The Indian tea industry is quite organized and employs millions of workers\nacross the country. The Indian government is taking every possible measure to\namplify the market presence of Indian-made tea. The apex body called the \u201cTea\nBoard of India\u201d takes care of this sector by regulating and overseeing the\nentire supply chain. In 2018, India exported approx $765 million worth of tea.\nThe country experienced a 5 percent YoY growth from 2014 to 2018. Presently,\nIndia is poised at the second position in the global market regarding tea\nproduction and exportation. This write-up will look into the critical documents\nrequired to export tea from India in detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-to-export-tea-from-india\/#Why_is_Tea_Board_Membership_Registration_necessary\" >Why\nis Tea Board Membership Registration necessary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-to-export-tea-from-india\/#Significance_of_Packing_List_in_Overseas_Shipment\" >Significance of Packing\nList in Overseas Shipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-to-export-tea-from-india\/#Mandatory_Documents_Required_to_Export_Tea_from_India\" >Mandatory Documents Required to\nExport Tea from India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-to-export-tea-from-india\/#Why_is_it_mandatory_to_obtain_an_IEC_code\" >Why\nis it mandatory to obtain an IEC code?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-to-export-tea-from-india\/#Pre-shipment_documents_Required_to_Export_Tea_from_India\" >Pre-shipment\ndocuments Required to Export Tea from India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-to-export-tea-from-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Tea_Board_Membership_Registration_necessary\"><\/span>Why\nis Tea Board Membership Registration necessary? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A permit from the Tea Board of India is available to the\nregistered exporters in India. The permit is granted through Registration\ncum-Membership Certificate (aka RCMC). The certificate protects exporters from\nuneven customs duties and duty drawbacks, which often translate into costly\nshipping charges. Despite being mandatory, RCMC provides ample cost-effective\nbenefits to incentivize export business in India. RCMC also signifies that the\nproducts shipped to the importing country are of matchless quality and adhere\nto underlying standards. Thus, RCMC is treated as one of the vital documents\nrequired to export tea from India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person intending to commence the tea export business\nmust secure these documents without a second thought. After obtaining these\nregistrations, you can dig down the overseas markets to locate potential\nbuyers. The importer would ask you to ship some samples before dispatching the\nconsignment. This is the starting point of an exporting process. The sample\nshipment is a bit tricky since the exporter has to deal with the following\npaperwork: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Invoice (in\naccordance with the format as required by the importing nation\u2019s custom)<\/li><li>Packing list<\/li><li>Phytosanitary\ncertificate accorded by the Plants and Quarantine Department<\/li><li>Certificate of\nOrigin accorded by the Chamber of Chamber <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note: In some countries like Costa Rica and the Czech\nRepublic, you might have to pay customs duty in advance for shipping the\nsample. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The custom would cancel the shipment in case of any\nnegligence in this regard. Documents are everything when it comes to\ncross-border shipment. Anyway, after sample approval, the importer agreed to\nthe commercial terms as drafted by the exporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Packing_List_in_Overseas_Shipment\"><\/span>Significance of Packing\nList in Overseas Shipment <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A packing list is an essential shipping document\nextensively used in international trade. It reflects vital information about\nconsignments, such as product details enclosed in a container(s), size, and\nweight of the products. Freight forwarders usually require this document to\npinpoint the weights and freight costs. Besides, custom authorities vet this\ndocument to determine the content of a particular carton or package. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Documents_Required_to_Export_Tea_from_India\"><\/span>Mandatory Documents Required to\nExport Tea from India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of documents required to export tea\nfrom India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Company Registration (Proprietorship\/Partnership\/Private Ltd\/Public Ltd);<\/li><li>PAN Card (in the name of legal entity);<\/li><li>GST Certificate;<\/li><li>Import-Export Code granted by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade;<\/li><li>Current Bank Account (preferably opened in a private or nationalized bank);<\/li><li>An export permit from the Tea Board of India;<\/li><li>Registration accorded by <strong>FSSAI<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Food_Safety_and_Standards_Authority_of_India\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> based on annual turnover and scope of operation;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_mandatory_to_obtain_an_IEC_code\"><\/span>Why\nis it mandatory to obtain an IEC code? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IEC or Import-Export code is one of the essential documents required to export tea from India. Being a fundamental legal permit, every exporter must apply for and then secure this permit before initiating overseas trade. Directorate General of Foreign Trade (aka DGFT) grants <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\"><strong>IEC registration <\/strong><\/a>against an online application and prescribed fees. Common documents to be uploaded during online filing include business certification, applicant identification proof, and types of product(s) to be exported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-shipment_documents_Required_to_Export_Tea_from_India\"><\/span>Pre-shipment\ndocuments Required to Export Tea from India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are\nthe pre-shipment documents required to export tea from India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Certificate of Analysis granted by the certified lab<em>: <\/em><\/strong>Certificate of Analysis highlights the odour, chemical properties, microbiological properties, and shelf life of the tested sample. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Quality certificate granted by SGS- an international\ninspection agency: <\/strong>SGS is the global\nleader in the vetting and testing of exportable goods. SGS has underpinned\nglobally-recognized standards accepted by almost all custom authorities. The\norganization has a rampant presence with over 89,000 employees and over 2600\nlabs worldwide. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Phytosanitary certificate accorded by the Plants and\nQuarantine Department: <\/strong>A phytosanitary\ncertificate refers to a legal permit for shipping plants, plant-based products,\nor other regulated goods. Consignment enclosing this certificate ensures that\nthe products therein fulfil the phytosanitary import norms of the importing\nnations. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, operating under the\naegis of GOI, confers this certificate. Common documents required to be\nattached with the application for this certification include:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Legal permit accorded by the importing nation for exporting propagating plant material or seeds.<\/li><li>The wildlife clearance certificate, if the exportable good falls under the CITES-Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.<\/li><li>Invoice copy and packing list <\/li><li>Shipping or airway bill<\/li><li>LOC, i.e. letter of credit<\/li><li>Purchase order<\/li><li>Trade Agreement<\/li><li>Fumigation certificate<\/li><li>Export license<\/li><li>Export inspection charge and Fumigation fees<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>COO or Certificate of Origin granted by the Chamber of\nCommerce<em>: <\/em><\/strong>A Certificate of Origin refers to a legal document that\nidentifies the nation of manufacturing of any commodity. It reflects various\ninformation, such as product details and export destinations. It affirms that\nthe given consignment does not possess any forbidden commodities. COO is\ngranted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce against the prescribed application\nand documents. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>RA Certification- Rainforest Alliance Certificate: <\/strong>When the container makes its way to the importing nation\u2019s port, custom authority vets the same for non-compliance. Any negligence on the exporter\u2019s part will compel the officials to revoke the shipment. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The lab test report should be shared with the importer\nbefore shipping the consignment. It is vital to keep everything transparent and\nlegalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tea export from India is witnessing exponential growth with time. Exporters are now eyeing uncharted market territories to amplify their business presence. For the time being, tea export seems to be a profitable business venture that can pave the foundation for sustainable growth. The exporters need to pay extra attention to the documents required to export tea from India. Custom authorities of exporting and importing nations vet the shipment against the stringent provisions. The chance of being revoked is relatively higher for any shipment. Therefore, staying in line with the underlying shipping norms is essential to ensure hassle-free shipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-tea-board-certificate-for-tea-export\/\">How to Obtain Tea Board Certificate for Tea Export?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is one of the biggest cultivators and exporters of tea in the world. The global demand for Indian tea is increasing every passing day. The Indian tea industry is quite organized and employs millions of workers across the country. The Indian government is taking every possible measure to amplify the market presence of Indian-made [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":49735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2533],"tags":[2768],"acf":{"service_id":"526"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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