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Export docs, IEC & compliance

IEC, HS codes, and staying legal to export.

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What's the difference between RoDTEP and duty drawback, and do I need to apply for both? They're complementary, not competing, Duty Drawback refunds the customs duty you paid on imported inputs, while RoDTEP refunds embedded state and l... Intermediate 3 resources → What do DDP and DDU/DAP mean, and which should I choose at checkout? DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) means you collect and pay the destination duty upfront so the customer's price is all-in with zero surprises at the door;... Intermediate 3 resources → Do I need an LUT to avoid paying IGST upfront on export orders? Yes, file a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) on the GST portal, it's free, valid for a financial year, and lets you export goods and services without pa... Intermediate 3 resources → What compliance mistakes get first-time exporters' shipments stuck at customs? Wrong or vague HS codes are the number-one cause, customs holds the parcel to reclassify it, which can take weeks. Close behind: mismatched invoice... Advanced 4 resources →
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