Indian Import Report

Import Procedures Guide
India
Feb 2016
Contents
Disclaimer ٣
1. Country Profile: India ٤
1.1 About ٤
1.2 Economy 4
1.3 Trade 5
1.4 Industries ٧
2. Business Environment in India ١٦
2.1 Ease of Doing Business ١٦
2.2 Business Relations ١٨
2.3 Business Working Schedule 19
2.3.1 Working Hours and Days 19
2.3.2 Public Holidays 19
3. Trade Promotion Organizations and Support Institutions 20
4. Trade Relations with KSA 20
4.1 Existing Trade Relations – India & KSA 20
4.2 Key Products Imported from KSA 20
5. Key Trade Agreement with KSA 21
6. Rules of Origin 21
6.1 Rules of Origin between India & KSA 21
6.1.1 Non-preferential rules of origins – India 21
7. Trade Barriers 22
7.1 Trade Barriers in India 22
7.1.1 Tariff Barriers 22
7.1.2 Non-tariff Barriers 23
8. Trade Remedies 25
8.1 Trade Remedies by India 25
8.1.1 Anti-dumping Measures 25
8.1.2 Countervailing Measures 25
8.1.3 Safeguard Measures 25
9. Tariffs 26
9.1 Tariffs Implemented by India 26
10. Key Ports at India 26
10.1 Key ports in India 26
10.2 Accessing Key Inland Markets in India 28
10.2.1 Inland Container Depots (ICD) 28
10.2.2 The functions of ICDs 29
10.2.3 The activities at the ICDs 29
10.2.4 The Benefits of ICDs 30
10.3 Shipping Lines Used in KSA 30
10.3.1 Major Shipping Lines and Lead Time from KSA to India 30
10.3.2 Rates of key routes between KSA and India 30
11. Key Logistics Facilities 31
11.1 Special Economic zones/free zones in India 31
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11.1.1 Special Economic Zones (SEZ) 31
11.1.2 Free Trade and Warehousing Zones (FTWZ) 31
11.2 Key Trade Related Incentives 32
11.3 Storage facilities/services provided at the ports in India/Turkey 33
11.3.1 Types of storage facilities/services 33
11.3.2 Costs of storage 34
12. Import Process: India 35
12.1 Overall Import Process 35
12.2 Customs Clearance Process 36
12.3 Lead Time and Cost of Overall Import Process 38
13. Key import documents 39
13.1 Summary table of key import documents 39
13.1.1 Mandatory Documents 39
13.1.2 Additional Documents 39
13.2 Documents Overview 40
13.2.1 Bill of Lading 40
13.2.2 Commercial Invoice cum Packing List 40
13.2.3 Bill of Entry 42
13.2.4 GATT Valuation Declaration Form 43
13.2.5 Importers/Customs Broker’s Declaration 43
13.2.6 Letter of Credit 44
13.2.7 Certificate of Insurance 44
13.2.8 Import License 45
13.2.9 Industrial License 45
13.2.10 Inspection Report 46
13.2.11 Product Manual 46
13.2.12 Detailed Split up Invoice (Value of Spares, components, machinery) 46
13.2.13 Certificate of Origin 46
14. Key government agencies involved in import 47
14.1 Key government agencies involved for import all types of products 47
14.2 Key government agencies involved in the specific industries targeted by Saudi Arabia 47
15. Key Standard Agencies and Their Approval Process 49
15.1 Standard Agencies According to Industry 49
15.2 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) 49
15.2.1 Process for Acquiring the BIS Certificate 49
15.2.2 Key Documents Required 50
15.2.3 Lead Time 51
15.2.4 Costs Involved 51
15.3 Food Safety and Standards of India (FSSAI) 52
15.3.1 FSSAI Approval Process for Product 52
15.3.3 Lead Time 53
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15.3.5 FSSAI Clearance Process for Imported Food at the Port 54
15.3.7 Food Import Clearance System 56
15.4 Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) 56
15.4.1 CDSCO import license process 56
15.4.3 Lead Time 57
16. Packaging and Labelling Regulations – India 58
16.1 General Industries 58
16.1.1 Industry Regulator 58
16.1.2 Laws and Regulations 58
16.2 Food Industry 58
16.2.3 Labelling Requirements 59
16.3 Pharma Industry 60
17. Useful links 61
18. Appendix 62
19. References 65
Disclaimer
Saudi Exports (Saudi Export Development Authority) have prepared the Import Guide as a part of its continuous
publication on countries. The purpose of this guide is to provide a high-level view of the India’s imports process,
procedures, documentation requirements, stakeholders etc based on available public information. Its analysis,
perceptions, and anticipations are subject to personal judgment. Saudi Exports is not liable for any consequences
caused by the understanding and interpretation of any part of this report. In general, the information in the report
present a broad view of the imports environment of India. Saudi exporters are encouraged to carry out further
studies to be updated and more informed on the import process, procedures, and documentation requirements
identified in this report.
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1. Country Profile: India
1.1 About
India, officially known as the Republic of India, is located in the Southern region of Asia. In terms of area, India is ranked as the 7th
largest country (3.2 million square kilometer), and in terms of population, India is ranked as the 2nd largest populated country (1.2
billion people)1. Figure 1 shows an overview of India, which is located in the Southern Asia and bordered by six countries.
India at a Glance Strategic Location in South Asia
Category Description
Capital New Delhi
Head of State Pranab Mukherjee

India
Area 3,287,590 km²
Population 1.25 billion
Located in South Asia, bordering the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and
Geography the Bay of Bengal
Hindu 79.8%, Muslim 14.2%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.7%, other and
Religion unspecified 2%
Hindi 41%, Bengali 8.1%, Telugu 7.2%, Marathi 7%, Tamil 5.9%, Urdu 5%,
Languages Gujarati 4.5%, Kannada 3.7%, Malayalam 3.2%, Oriya 3.2%, Punjabi 2.8%,
Assamese 1.3%, Maithili 1.2%, other 5.9%
Bangladesh (4), Bhutan (659 km), Burma (1,468 km), China (2,659 km),
Bordering Countries Nepal (1,770 km) and Pakistan (3,190 km).
India’s Transport Infrastructure
coal, iron ore, copper, chromium, antimony, mercury, gold, barite, borate,
Natural Resources celestite (strontium), emery, feldspar, limestone, magnesite, marble, Road 3,516,452 km
perlite, pumice, pyrites (sulfur), clay, arable land, hydropower
Rail 63,327 km
GDP Growth 7.2 % (2014) Seaports 199
Airports 125
Major Industries Textiles, food processing, automobiles, electronics, mining (coal,
Served chromate, copper, boron), steel, petroleum, construction, lumber, paper
India is the 7th largest economy in the world by nominal GDP

Export USD 176.6 bn
(US$ 2.05 trillion in 2014) and third largest by purchasing power
parity PPP (US$ 7.38 trillion in 2014)
Import USD 240.4 bn
Figure 1: Country Overview2
1.2 Economy
The poverty level in India is on an increase as the population increases. The people in India living in poverty account to one third
of the world’s population. The recent growth and development witnessed in India is seen to be a significant achievement. The
agriculture revolution turned the country into a global agricultural powerhouse making India a net exporter of food. Other significant
enhancement in the economy have been witnessed in India, such as the increase of the literacy rate by four times, the life expectancy
of an individual doubled due to improvements in health, and an increase of a sizeable portion of the middle class population in India.
Such enhancements are signs of a strong and growing economy, and it is expected that India in the near future will have the largest
and youngest workforce in the world3.
Figure 2 shows India’s economy overview over the past three years (2012, 2013 & 2014)4.
1 World Bank
2 CIA Hand Book
3 World Bank
4 CIA Handbook
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India ranks 4th in the world India ranks 43rd in the world
GDP (purchasing power parity) GDP (Real Growth Rate)

$ trillion Percentage
7.5 8.0%
7.2%
6.9%
7.38
7
6.0%
6.88 5.1%
6.5
6.44 4.0%
6
5.5 2.0%
2012 2013 2014 2012 2013 2014
India ranks 160th in the world
GDP (per capital PPP)

US $ • India enjoys the second largest workforce in
6,000 5,900
the world
5,800
5,600 5,500 • India’s GDPs increased over the three years

(2012,2013& 2014)
5,400
5,100
5,200 • India is considered to be one of the fastest
5,000 growing economies in the world
4,800
4,600
2012 2013 2014

Figure 2: Economy Overview
1.3 Trade
India’s exports in 2014 were worth $329.6 billion. The main commodities exported were petroleum products, precious stones,
vehicles, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, cereals, and apparels. India’s exporting partners from highest
to lowest were The United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, China, and Saudi Arabia. India’s imports in 2014
imports were worth $472.8 billion. The main non-oil related commodities imported are precious stones, machinery, iron and steel,
plastics, fertilizer, and chemicals. India’s importing partners from highest to lowest are China, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
United States of America and Switzerland5.
5 CIA Handbook
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India’s imports in 2014 reached $472.8 billion India’s exports in 2014 reached $329.6 billion
Import Partners Export Partners

4.2%
13% 4%
10.4%
7%
6%
$472.8 billion $329.6 billion 13.4%
4%
63.7%
65% 5%
4.3%
13% China 7% Saudi Arabia 6% United Arab 4.2% China 4% Saudi Arabia 10.4% United Arab
Emirates Emirates
4% United States 5% Switzerland 65% Others 13.4% United States 4.3% Hong Kong 63.7% Others
Figure 3: Trade Partners Overview6
Figure 3 shows India’s partners in trade (2014). Saudi Arabia is India’s partner in both exports and import. China is the top importing
partner followed by Saudi Arabia.
Though Saudi Arabia is a leading exporter to India, majority of these products are crude oil related. The non-oil exports from Saudi
Arabia amounts to SAR 13.9 Billion in 2014, as shown in Figure 4. Trade analysis of each of these nine industries are provide in the
next section.
KSA Total Non Oil Exports to India
14.0
13.9 bn
12.0
10 bn
10.0
9.1 bn
8.2 bn
8.0
6.4 bn
6.0
4.0
2.0
-
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Figure 4: KSA Exports to India Industry-wise (2010 – 2014)
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1.4 Industries7
Saudi Exports as part of their mandate to develop Saudi Arabia exports has identified key products that has the potential to be
exported from Saudi Arabia and has classified them into nine (9) key Industries. Saudi Exports has developed the industry analysis
based on this classification.
Building Materials
India’s import of building materials has increased from 85 billion SAR in 2013, to 96 billion SAR in 2014. This increase of 11 billion
SAR is due mostly to the construction industry that has been booming in India over the past years. As shown in Figure 5, the majority
of the products imported from building materials in 2014 are bars and rods, which account for 32% of the totals building materials
imported in India.
Product Contribution for Building Materials (2014) Building Materials Imported (2010-14)
2014 Building Materials - Products Contribution India Imports - Building Materials Industry ( in SAR bn)
9%
26%
15% 95 97 96
85
76
18%
32%
32% Bars & Rods 18% Electric Wires & Fittings
15% Metal Sheets 9% Cement & Plaster
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

26% Others
Figure 5: Building Materials Imported in India
KSA’s exports of building materials to India have decreased over the last years (2012-2014). There was a major drop of KSA exports
from 2011 to 2012, a decrease of more than 50%. As shown in Figure 6, the highest product imported from KSA in 2014 in the
industry of building materials is paints and dye.
Product Contribution for Building Materials (2014) Total Building Materials Imported (2010-14)
2014 Saudi Exports to India Building Materials Saudi Exports to India - Building Materials Industry
- Products Contribution 753 ( in SAR mn)
31%
6%
3% 512
3%
300 294
267
57%
57% Paints & Dyes 31% Glass & Ceramics
6% Cement & Plaster 3% Pipes & Tubes
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

3% Others
Figure 6: Building Materials Imported in India from KSA
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Chemicals & Polymers
India’s import of chemical & polymers has been increasing over the last five years, except from 2012 to 2013. As shown in Figure 7,
the total imports of chemical & polymers in India are worth 156 billion SAR (2014), and the most products imported in 2014 are basic
chemicals, accounting for 44% of the total imports of chemical & Polymers.
Product Contribution for Chemicals Total Chemicals & Polymers Imported (2010-14)
& Polymers (2014)
2014 Chemicals & Polymers - Products Contribution India Imports - Chemicals & Polymers ( in SAR bn)
15%
156
13% 147 146
141
25%
3% 113
44%
44% Basic Chemical 25% Polymer
15% Inorganic Chemicals 13% Fertilizer

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
3% Others
Figure 7: Chemical & Polymers Imported in India
KSA exports of chemicals & polymers have increased over the years, especially from 2013 to 2014. An increase of more than 3.2
billion SAR has been exported in 2014 in comparison to 2013. As shown in Figure 8, basic chemicals were the most imported product
from KSA in 2014 which accounted for 38% of totals imports of chemical & polymers.
Product Contribution for Chemicals Chemicals & Polymers Imported (2010-14)
& Polymers (2014)
2014 Saudi Exports to India Chemicals & Polymers Saudi Exports to India - Chemiclas & Polymers ( in SAR bn)
- Products Contribution
1%
11.45
29%
8.27
7.94
38%
6.93
5.38
32%
38% Basic Chemical 32% Inorganic Chemicals

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
29% Polymer 1% Fertilizer
Figure 8: Chemicals & Polymers Imported from KSA
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Consumer Durables
India’s imports of consumer durable have increased over the last 5 years (2010-2014) except from the years of 2012-2013 where
they was a marginal drop. India’s imports of consumer durables in 2014 were worth 23 billion SAR, and the most products imported
in 2014 from the industry of consumer durables were consumer electronics. As shown in Figure 9, consumer electronics accounted
for 38% of the total consumer durables imported.
Product Contribution for Consumer Total Consumer Durables Imported (2010-14)
Durables (2014)
2014 Consumer Durables- Products Contribution India Imports - Consumer Durables ( in SAR bn)
8%
23 23
22
8% 21
33%
16
13%
38%
38% Consumer Electronics 13% Furniture
8% Kitchen Goods 8% Toiletries

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
33% Others
Figure 9: Consumer Durables Imported in India
KSA exports of consumer durables have dropped significantly by 9 million SAR from 2011 to 2012. From 2012 to 2014, KSA exports
of consumer durables have increased, and in 2014 they were worth 7 million SAR in comparison to 7 million SAR in 2012 and 5
million SAR in 2013. As shown in Figure 10, the most imported consumer durable products in 2014 in India from KSA are Toiletries.
Product Contribution for Consumer Consumer Durables Imported (2010-14)

Durables (2014)
2014 Saudi Exports to India Consumer Durables Saudi Exports to India - Consumer Durables ( in SAR mn)
55%
19
16
7 7
36%
5
3%
1%
5%
55% Toiletries 36% Soap & washing Agents
5% consumer Electronics 1% Furniture 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
3% Others
Figure 10: Consumer Durables Imported from KSA
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Food Products
India’s imports of food products in 2014 are worth 72 billion SAR, which increased by 9 SAR billion from 2013. As shown in Figure 11,
the most products imported in 2014 are cooking oils and fats, which accounts for 56% of all imports in the food products industry.
Product Contribution for Food Total Food Products Imported (2010-14)
Products (2014)
2014 Food Products - Products Contribution India Imports - Food Products ( in SAR bn)
72
56%
67
63
57
29% 46
4%
7% 4%
56% Cooking oil and fats 29% Fruits & Vegetable
4% Fruit Juice & Beverages 4% Bakery & Confectionary

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
7% Others
Figure 11: Food Products Imported in India
India’s imports of food products from KSA dropped significantly from 2011 (103 SAR million) to 2013 (17 SAR million). However,
in 2014 the imports from KSA increased and were worth 34 SAR million. As shown in Figure 12, cooking oils and fats were the most
imported products from KSA in 2014 in the food industry.
Product Contribution for Food Food Products Imported (2010-14)
Products (2014)
2014 Saudi Exports to India Food Product Saudi Exports to India - Food Products ( in SAR mn)
25%
103
15%
1% 48
2%
34
57%
28
17
57% Cooking oil and fats 25% Fruits & Vegetable
15% Fruit Juice & Beverages 1% Bakery & Confectionary

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
2% Others
Figure 12: Food Products Imported in India from KSA
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Heavy Machinery
The heavy machinery imported in India in 2014 was worth 224 SAR billion, which has decreased since 2012 (229 SAR billion). As
shown in Figure 13, the most products imported in 2014 from heavy machinery in India are mechanical engines and parts, which
account for 49% of all imported heavy machinery.
Product Contribution for Heavy Total Heavy Machinery Imported (2010-14)
Machinery (2014)
2014 HeavyMachinary & Electronics - Products Contribution India Imports-HeavyMachinary & Electronics (in SAR bn)
13%
229 229 224
219
49%
182
11%
5%
22%
49% Electronics 13% Mechanical Engines & Parts
11% Tools 5% Electrical Batteries & Inductors

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
22% Others
Figure 13: Heavy Machinery imported in India
As shown in Figure 14, 2013 had exports of 25 SAR Mn and the others years were mostly very negligible. The 2 SAR mn in 2014 is
majorly tools exported from KSA. There were no reported imports of heavy machinery from KSA in 2014.
Heavy Machinery Imported (2010-14)
Saudi Exports to India - HM & E ( in SAR mn)
25
1.60 2.00
0.30 0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Figure 14: Heavy Machinery Imported in India from KSA
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Packaging
India’s imports of packaging in 2014 were worth 7 SAR billion, a slight increment from last 3 years. As shown in Figure 15, the most
imported products in 2014 were plastic sheets and films, which accounted for 67% of the total imports in the packaging industry.
Product Contribution for Total Total Packaging Imported (2010-14)
Packaging (2014)
2014 Packaging - Products Contribution India Imports - Packaging (in SAR bn)
7
6%
6 6 6
5%
5
67%
22%
22% Plastic Sheets And Films 5% Caps & Lids
6% Cans, Tanks & Drums 67% Others 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Figure 15: Packaging Imported in India
India’s imports of packaging from KSA reached 50 SAR million in 2012 and then dropped significantly in 2013 (15 SAR millions) and
in 2014.(8.3 SAR million). As shown in Figure 16, cups and lids were the most imported products from KSA in 2014, which accounted
for 60% of the total packaging industry imports in India from KSA.
Product Contribution for Total Packaging Imported (2010-14)
Packaging (2014)
2014 Saudi Exports to India Packaging- Products Contribution Saudi Exports to India - Packaging ( in SAR mn)
20% 20% 50
35
24.70
15
8.30
60%
60% Caps & Lids 20% Plastic Sheets & Films

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
20% Others
Figure 16: Packaging Imported in India from KSA
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Pharmaceuticals
India’s imports of pharmaceuticals have been steady over the last three years, 2012 – 2013, which stayed at 15 SAR billion and a slight
increase in 2014 to 16 SAR bn. As shown in Figure 17, the most imported products in 2014 from India in the pharmaceutical industry
are drugs, which account for 60% of the pharmaceuticals imported.
Product Contribution for Pharmaceuticals Total Pharmaceuticals Imported (2010-14)
(2014)
2014 Pharmaceuticlas - Products Contribution India Imports - Pharmaceuticals (in SAR bn)
16
15 15
27%
13
12
60%
13%
0%
60% Drug 27% Medical Instruments

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
13% Vaccines 0% Others
Figure 17: Pharmaceuticals Imported in India
As shown in Figure 18, India’s imports from KSA in the pharmaceutical industry in 2014 were worth 0.4 SAR million, and 100% of the
products were drugs.
Product Contribution for Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceuticals Imported (2010-14)
(2014)
2014 Saudi Exports to India Pharmaceuticlas Saudi Exports to India - Pharmaceuticlas ( in SAR mn)
0.40
0.30
100%
0.10 0.10
100% Drugs -
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Figure 18: Pharmaceuticals Imported in India from KSA
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Precious Metals
Precious metals & Jewelry imports reached 226 bn SAR in 2014. 59% was accounted for precious metals as shown in figure 19.
Product Contribution for Precious Metals Total Precious Metals Imported (2010-14)
(2014)
2014 Precious Metals & Jewelry - Products Contribution India Imports - Precious Metals & Jewelry (in SAR bn)
59% 352
307
258 254
226
39%
1%
1%
59% Precious Metals 39% Gemstone
1% Jewelry 1% Watches 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Figure 19: Precious Metals Imported in India
As shown in Figure 20 all of the precious metals imports in 2014 from KSA in India were precious metals. The imports from KSA in
2014 witnessed a significant increase of almost 6 times the value in 2013. In 2013 the value of imports in KSA was worth 80 SAR
million, and in 2014 they were worth 549 SAR million.
Product Contribution for Precious Metals Precious Metals Imported (2010-14)
(2014)
2014 Saudi Exports to India Precious Metals & Jewelry Saudi Exports to India - Precious metals and Jewelry ( in SAR mn)
549
100%
78 80
100% Precious Metals
- -
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Figure 20: Precious Metals Imported in India from KSA
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Textiles
The textiles imported in 2014 in India were worth 25 SAR billion, which increased in comparison to the previous year (2013) which
was worth 23 SAR billion. As shown in Figure 21, the most products imported in 2014 in this industry were fabrics which accounted
for 48% of the total imports of textiles in India.
Product Contribution for Textiles Total Textiles Imported (2010-14)
(2014)
2014 Textiles- Products Contribution India Imports - Textiles (in SAR bn)
25
23
22
21
48% 32%
17
8%
12%
48% Fabrics 32% Cloths

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
8% Accessories 12% Others
Figure 21: Textiles Imported in India
In 2014, KSA imported goods in India decreased from 57 SAR million (2013) to 53 SAR million. As shown in Figure 22, the most
imported product from KSA in this industry for 2014 was fabrics, which accounted for 46% of textiles.
Product Contribution for Textiles Textiles Imported (2010-14)
(2014)
2014 Saudi Exports to India Textiles- Products Contribution Saudi Exports to India - Textiles ( in SAR mn)
20% 57
53
38
46% 27
25
34%
46% Fabrics 34% Cloths
20% Carpets 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Figure 22: Textiles Imported in India from KSA
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2. Business Environment in India
2.1 Ease of Doing Business
The rank for Trading Across Borders is ranked based on the indicators used to measure the number of required documents, the time,
and the cost to export and import. India as seen in Table 1 is ranked as 126 in the world (2015), dropping by two ranks from 122 in
the world (2014)8.
Table 1: Ease of doing business
Doing Business Rank Doing Business Rank

Topics Change in Rank
(2015) (2014)
Starting a Business 158 156 -2

Dealing with Construction Permits 184 183 -1
Getting Electricity 137 134 -3
Registering Property 121 115 -6
Getting Credit 36 30 -6
Protecting Minority Investors 7 21 14
Paying Taxes 156 154 -2
Trading Across Borders 126 122 -4
Enforcing Contracts 186 186 No change
Resolving Insolvency 137 135 -2
Although India’s tariffs were seen to be high, the country’s trade over the years has increased. India was a closed economy in the early
1990s, with tariffs exceeding 200 percent. Over the years and after many reforms, India has opened up its economy. However, India is
still seen to have high tariffs in comparison to other countries9. India’s tariff rate is at 12.4% average, with complex regime consisting
of high numbers of distinct tariffs and a vast number of tariff diffusions across tariff lines.
Table 2: Global Enabling Trade Report 2014 – India
INDICATOR, UNITS RANK SCORE*
Domestic Market Access, 1-7 (highest) 135 2.9

Foreign Market Access 94 2
Tariff rate (%) 122 12.4
Complexity of tariffs , index 1-7 (highest) 94 4.9
Tariffs dispersion (standard deviation) 121 14.9
Tariffs peaks (% of tariff lines) 68 3.2
Specific tariffs (% of tariff lines) 99 6.1
Number of distinct tariffs 102 718
Share of duty-free imports (%) 120 10.8
Tariffs faced (%) 59 5.4
Index of margin of preference in destination markets, 0-100 (highest) 124 7.7
Source : World Economic Forum, Global Enabling Trade Report 2014
*Numbers are rounded
India ranks lower than Saudi Arabia in the Enabling Trade Index. This is mostly due to the high tariff barriers which makes it harder for
other countries to access India’s domestic market.
8 Doing Business
9 World bank
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Rank Score
Market access 136 2.4
Domestic market access 135 2.9

Domestic market access
Foreign market access. 94 2.0
Border administration 74 4.2

Operating Foreign
Efficiency & transparency environment market access
74 4.2
of border administration
Infrastructure 67 3.8
Availability & quality of transport

34 4.3
infrastructure
Availability Efficiency &
Availability & quality of transport & use of ICTs transparency
57 4.3
services of border
administration
Availability & use of ICTs 104 2.9
Availability & Availability &

Operating environment 73 4.1 quality of quality of
transport transport
services infrastructure
Operating environment 73 4.1
Enabling Trade Index 96 3.6
Source: World Economic Forum, Global Enabling Trade Report 2014

India
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Figure 23: Enabling Trade Ranking - India ٤
There are always issues faced by businesses when importing or exporting to certain countries, Global Enabling Trade uses 8
problematic factors that are faced by the importers and exporters. India was evaluated with scores ranging from 2.9 to 23.7. The
higher the score, the higher the existence of the issue, and vice versa.
Most problematic factors for importing in India (2014)
Inappropriate telecommunications infrastructure 2.9
Crime and theft 6.1
Domestic technical requirements and standards 7.1
High cost or delays caused by international transportation 9.3
High cost or delays caused by domestic transportation 14
Corruption at the border 15.5
Tariffs 21.4
Burdensome import procedures 23.7
0 5 10 15 20 25
Source : World Economic Forum, Global Enabling Trade Report 2014
Figure 24 : Trade report
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Nonetheless, businesses have identified burdensome import procedures and tariffs (and non-tariff barriers) as the two most
problematic factors for importing as shown in Figure 24
2.2 Business Relations

Culture differences are one of the major reasons that cause trade barriers. Understanding the different cultures is critical in businesses,
especially when they are to cause huge barriers. India’s culture differs from KSA, and any Saudi willing to do Trade across Borders with
India is entitled to know the basic fundamentals principles of the business culture there. Table 3 below provides a brief guide about
the Indian culture and what are the things to be aware of10.
Table 3: India’s Culture
India’s Culture
• Long standing relationships prior to doing business

• Late morning/Early afternoon meetings are preferred
Business Culture • Reconfirm meetings a week before and in that morning
• Have a flexible schedule
• Be punctual
• Make appointments prior to your travel date by a month
First Contact • Personal calls are more effective
• Should use handshakes as a meeting etiquette
Greetings • If meeting with a female await until they initiate
• Use titles if they do exist (ex. Professor, Doctor, etc.)
• Use Mr, Mrs, or Miss if they have no titles
How to Present Yourself • Refusing food or drinks offered in business meetings is seen to be offensive
• Majority of Indians are vegetarian due to religious reasons, and ordering non vegetarian
items is seen to be offensive
• Expensive and large gifts are seen as bribery
Business Relations & Gifts • When invited to an Indian’s home, it is not necessary to come baring a gift
• It is advised not to bring white flowers as they are only used at funerals
• Small friendly conversations are used in the beginning of meetings
Business Communication • Aggressiveness in negotiations is discouraged as it’s a sign of disrespect
• Decision making is time consuming
Dress Code • The business dress code is formal
• After handshakes and greetings, only are business cards exchanged
Visiting Cards • Mention on your business card if you have a university degree or any honor
• Translate your business card on one side into Hindi
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2.3 Business Working Schedule
2.3.1 Working Hours and Days
India’s working days and hours differ from KSA. Not all businesses operate on the same days and hours mentioned below in Table
4. The information provided is the general working hours and days in India. Saudi Exports advises the exporter to recheck with their
business partner when conducting business11.
Table 4: India’s official working days and working hours
Working Days Working Hours
Monday to Friday 10 am – 6 pm
• Shops are closed on Sundays
• Government offices are closed on Saturday and Sunday
2.3.2 Public Holidays

Below in Table 5 is the list of public holidays in India. Most of the public holidays in India are set to changes according to the years,
as they are based on regional basis. The information provided are the public holidays in India. Saudi Exports advises the exporter to
recheck with their business partner when conducting business.
Table 5: Public Holidays in India
Occasions Date
New Year's Day 1st January

Idu'z Zuha / Bakrid Mar 20
(Muslim festival, known as Eid Al Adha) Changes according to the year.
Republic Day 26th January
Mahashivratri (Hindu festival) Changes according to the year.
Mahavir Jayanthi (Hindu festival) Changes according to the year.
Holi (Festival of Colors) and Phagwah – Hindu Festival Changes according to the year.
Milad-Un-Nabi Aug 30
(Birth of the Prophet Mohammed) Changes according to the year.
Good Friday Changes according to the year.
Buddha Purnima (Hindu festival) Changes according to the year.
Independence Day 15th August
Janmashtami (Birthday of Lord Krishna of Hindus) Changes according to the year.
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday 2nd October
Id ul Fitr Changes according to the year.
(End of Ramadan, known as Eid Al Fitr)
Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, a Hindu Festival) Changes according to the year.
Deepavali or Diwali (Festival of Lights, a Hindu Festival) Changes according to the year.
Guru Nanak's Birthday (A Sikh festival) Changes according to the year.
Christmas Day 25th Dec
Note: Only the secular holidays of Republic Day, Independence Day and Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday are universally observed. Other public
holidays in India tend to be observed on a strictly regional basis
As most holidays change according to the year, Saudi Exporters may visit the link provided below to get to know the holidays in India:
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/india/
11 Santender
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3. Trade Promotion Organizations and Support Institutions
Most of the Trade Promotion Organizations (TPO) and Trade Support Institutions (TSI), are focused to support export products of
their own country. However, a Saudi exporter can benefit from the data, information and insights provided by them about their
domestic market.
Some of the key TPOs and TSIs in India that may be of assistance to KSA exporters are provided in Appendix 1.
4. Trade Relations with KSA

4.1 Existing Trade Relations – India & KSA
KSA is ranked as the 4th largest trade partner with India. In between 2014 – 2015 the joint trade was worth $39.3 billion, which is
less by 16.9% in comparison to 2013 -2014. KSA is also ranked as the 5th largest market for Indian exports, accounting 3.6% of India’s
entire exports. However, India accounts for 6.3% of KSA exports, making India the 5th largest market for KSA exporters12.
Table 6: India-KSA Trade Statistics
Imports from Exports to KSA Total Trade % Increase in % Increase in
Year KSA (Billion US $) (Billion US $) Indian Imports Indian Exports
(Billion US $)
2012-13 34 9.8 43.8 6.9 72.2
2013-14 36.4 12.2 48.6 7.1 24.9
Table 6 shows an increase in trade from years 2012 – 2014 between both countries13.
4.2 Key Products Imported from KSA

India’s non-oil related imports from KSA from highest to lowest are organic chemicals, plastic and its products, fertilizers, and precious
stones.
Table 7: Top 5 imported commodities in India from KSA
2013 – 2014 2014 – 2015
Commodity % Growth
(Billion US $) (Billion US $)
Organic Chemicals 1.2 1.3 4.9
Plastic and Articles Thereof 0.8 1.1 36.4
Fertilisers 0.3 0.6 98.2
Precious Stones 0.2 0.8 307
Table 7 shows the amount of imports in India from KSA, and there has been a significant increase in two commodities, fertilizers with
an increase of 98.2% and precious stones with an increase of 307%14
12 Ministry of Commerce and Industry – GOI

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5. Key Trade Agreement with KSA
There is no existing trade agreement between India and KSA, but there is a framework agreement between India and GCC states (which
includes KSA) to consider expanding and liberalizing their trade relations. Negotiations have taken place regarding a Multilateral Free
Trade Agreement between India and GCC, which consisted of two rounds of negotiations, one in 2006 and another in 2008. However,
no further negotiations have occurred due to the GCC have revisions of the negotiations with all countries and economic groups.
6. Rules of Origin
6.1 Rules of Origin between India & KSA
As mentioned in Chapter 5 (Key Trade Agreement with KSA), India & GCC (Including KSA) have a framework agreement to consider
expanding and liberalizing their trade relations. There have been negotiations regarding a Multilateral Free Trade Agreement between
India and GCC.
Since there are no active trade agreements, non-preferential rules of origins are applied for imports from KSA15.
6.1.1 Non-preferential rules of origins – India
The Rules of Origin (RoO) laws are implied for Saudi exporters as no trade agreement exists. According to the “Handbook of
Procedures” (Are used mainly for Indian Exporters) by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India the RoO criteria are as below:
1. Goods are to be manufactured by the exporting entity

2. If imported inputs (Duty Paid or Duty Free) have been used for the production of export product, the export product can be
considered to be originating in India (Non Preferential) only if the imported inputs undergo the processing/ operations that
exceed the following:
a. Simple operations consisting of removal of dust, sifting or screening, sorting, classifying, matching (including the making-
up of sets of articles), washing, painting, cutting
b. Changes of packing and breaking up and assembly of consignments
c. Simple cutting, slicing and repacking or placing in bottles, flasks, bags, boxes, fixing on cards or boards, and all other
simple packing operations
d. Operations to ensure the preservation of products in good condition during transport and storage (such as drying,
freezing, keeping in brine, ventilation, spreading out, chilling, placing in salt, sulphur dioxide or other aqueous solutions,
removal of damaged parts, and like operations)
e. Affixing of marks, labels or other like distinguishing signs on products or their packaging
f. Simple mixing of products
g. Simple assembly of parts of products to constitute a complete product
h. Disassembly
i. Slaughter which means the mere killing of animals
j. Mere dilution with water or another substance that does not materially alter the characteristics of the products
3. Government has also nominated certain agencies to issue Non-Preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO). These CoOs evidence
origin of goods and do not bestow any right to preferential tariffs
4. All exporters who are required to submit CoO (Non Preferential) would have to apply to any of agencies who are authorized
to issue Non-Preferential CoO. The following documents are required: (i) Details of quantum / origin of inputs / consumables
used in export product. (ii) Two copies of invoices. (iii) Packing list in duplicate for concerned invoice. (iv) Fee not exceeding
Rs.100 per certificate as may be prescribed by concerned agency
5. The agency would ensure that goods are of Indian origin as per criteria defined in (2) above before granting CoO (non-
preferential). It should be ensured that no correction/re-type is made on certificate.
6. Non-preferential -Self Certification: Manufacturer exporters who are also Status Holders shall be eligible to self-certify their
goods as originating from India, if goods qualify the criteria, as laid down in (2) above
Kindly note that the information provided for the RoO are used for Indian exporters and may change over time. Saudi exporters are
to contact or visit the websites of the authorized agencies.
15 Handbook Procedure by ministry of commerce and industry in India
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7. Trade Barriers
7.1 Trade Barriers in India
There are several Trade Barriers faced by countries trading with one another. Trade Barriers include tariff (most common) and non-
tariff barriers. India’s trade barriers, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, are bureaucratic delays, inadequate
infrastructure, and corruption.16 A report from the European Commission identified more specific trade barriers in India, 17
• Market access barriers in IT and electronic goods sector

• India’s bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification regime for imported and exported tires
• Food safety standards regulation concerning labelling and packaging
• Cosmetic industry, as more restrictions were placed on the labelling and ban on animal testing
However, a list of tariff barriers (Chapter 7.1.1) and non-tariff barriers (Chapter 7.1.2‎) in India have been identified.
7.1.1 Tariff Barriers 18

7.1.1.1 Basic Customs Duty
• The Basic Customs Duty is a tariff imposed on goods that are transported across international borders
• The Basic Customs Duty in India is at a standard rate
• Some imports from other countries have preferential rates due to agreements between the two
7.1.1.2 Additional Customs Duty
• Additional duty are mostly referred as countervailing duty (CVD)

• The Additional Customs Duty is equal to the central excess duty levied on similar goods that are produced/manufactured in
India
• It is calculated on the basis of total value of the goods including landing charges and basic customs duty
7.1.1.3 True Countervailing Duty (CVD) or Additional Duty of Customs
• The CVD is Imposed on the goods to counterbalance the disadvantage of similar Indian goods due to high excise duty on their
inputs
• This tends to provide a comfort zone to indigenous goods which have to bear a number of internal taxes
7.1.1.4 Education Cess
• The Education Cess is a set rate which is imposed as a percentage of total duties of customs
• Products which are duty excused or chargeable to zero duty or cleared without payment duty under a set procedure such as
clearance under bond, have no cess imposed
7.1.1.5 Anti-dumping Duty
• Anti-dumping Duty is imposed on the specified products with a view to protect domestic industries from any harm
• Such duty are not applied on products that are imported by 19
o 100% Export Oriented Units (EOU)
o Free Trade Zones (FTZ)
o Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
7.1.1.6 Safeguard Duty
• Safeguard Duty, unlike Anti-dumping Duty, is not required to find unfair trade practices (ex. Dumping, Subsidy, etc.) to impose
it on certain products
• It is imposed on imports that have caused or form a threat to cause serious injury to the national industries in India
16 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

17 European Commission
18 World Bank
19 Department of Commerce – GOI
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7.1.2 Non-tariff Barriers20
7.1.2.1 Import Prohibitions
• Imports prohibited due to health and safety. Such products are meat and offal of wild animals, animal fats, ivory and ivory
powder 21
• Other prohibited imports are products from the Republic of Korea, Iran, Iraq, and Somalia, which are prohibited under the UN
resolution 22
For more information about the imports prohibitions by India, kindly visit the link http://dgft.gov.in/ for the latest edition and click on
the link on the right of the webpage under policies named “Prohibited Items” :
7.1.2.2 Import Licensing and Restrictions
• India’s import licensing requirements are in accordance with the development and regulations of the Foreign Trade Act 1992
and regulations of the Foreign Trade rules 1993
• Restricted items require specific import license which are issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and are
subject to conditions which require import permits
• To apply for an import license, the importer needs with a valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC) number
• Licenses are valid for a period of 18 months (Can be revalidated for 6 months by the licensing department)
• The imported goods are to be used by the importer and are not to be sold
• Good imported under a specific license are not permitted to be exported unless a permission is granted in writing by the DGFT
• There are two types for India’s import licensing, one is licensing without condition and another one is licensing under condition
7.1.2.3 Import Quotas
• India has import quotas on certain products. Such products are marble (HS 25151100), similar stones (HS 25151210), and
sandal wood (HS 44039922)
• The quotas set by India are administrated on an Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) basis and are established on a yearly basis
• There might be quantitative restrictions on certain imports by India due as a result of safeguard (explained in section ‎8.2.3)
7.1.2.4 State Trading
• Under the provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2009-14, India sustains state trading for particular types of products.
Such products are agricultural products, urea and petroleum oils
• The removal of exclusive rights allowing the import of 11 types of agricultural products from the Food Corporation of India on
29 September 2014
Table 8: State Trading Enterprises in India
Import Value
State Trading Enterprises Product HS Code
2012 - 2013 -
2011 - 12 13 14
Food Corporation of India
(FCI) (no longer an STE as at 29 Wheat 1001.10.90, 1001.90.20,1001.90.39 Nil Nil Nil
September 2014)
Rye 1002.00.90 Nil Nil Nil
Oats 1004.00.90 Nil Nil Nil
1006.10.90,1006.20.00, 1006.30.10,
Rice Nil Nil Nil
1006.30.20, 1006.30.90, 1006.40.00
Grain sorghum 1007.00.90 Nil Nil Nil
Buckwheat, millet, 1008.10.90, 1008.20.19, 1008.20.29,
canary seed, jawar, .. .. ..
bajra, ragi, other cereals 1008.20.39, 1008.30.90, 1008.90.90
Coconut oil (copra) and 1203.00.00, 1513.11.00, 1513.19.00
State Trading Corporation (STC) 7.05 0.80 0.67
its fractions
STC, Indian Potash Ltd. , Minerals Urea 3102.10.00 2688.11 2434.84 1187.09
and Metals Trading Corporation
20 World Trade Organization

21 Department of Commerce – GOI
22 Department of Commerce (2012) - GOI, Foreign Trade Policy with effect from 5th June 2012
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7.1.2.1 Standards
• The standards set in India are established on the basis of the provisions made by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) ACT
1986 and BIS rules 1987
• The BIS is a member of several organizations,
o The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and takes part in ISO technical and policy-making committees
o International Electrical Commission (IEC) and takes part in IEC technical and policy-making committees
o Etc.
• As of 25 December 2014, there are around 19,313 Indian standards. For more detailed information about the types of
standards, kindly visit BIS’s website provided below: http://www.bis.org.in/index.asp or read page 152 of the WTO Trade
Policy Review of India. Please visit the at the link provided below for the review: https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/
s313_e.pdf
• More information on Standard approval process is provided in Chapter 15 of this guide.
7.1.2.2 Technical Regulations
• There are a number of laws and regulations in India that impose technical regulations on certain products
• The international relations and technical information services department of the BIS is the national WTO-TBT enquiry point
for disseminating information on standards, technical regulations and certification
For more detailed information about the types of standards, kindly visit BIS’s website: http://www.bis.org.in/index.asp or read page
152 of the WTO Trade Policy Review of India. The review is available at the link provided below:
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s313_e.pdf
7.1.2.3 Certification and Conformity Assessment
• The BIS is the certifying body nationally

• Conformity assessment procedures regulated by the BIS Act 1986, the BIS Rules 1987, and BIS (certification) regulations 1988
• The requirement for BIS certification mark for national and imported products are the same
• BIS offers environment friendly licenses
• Foreign manufacturers who are to export products subject to mandatory certification are to obtain licenses from the BIS.
However, if the country of the foreign manufacturer did not sign a MOU with BIS, he is to set up a liaison/branch office in India
to obtain a license
• The licenses provided by the BIS are valid for a year primarily, and may be renewed for another year or two
• BIS laboratories are equipped to conduct tests for a majority of the products and have 145 external laboratories which are
recognized by the BIS Laboratory Recognition Scheme
• For more detailed information about the types certification and conformity assessment, kindly visit BIS’s website provided
below:
http://www.bis.org.in/index.asp
7.1.2.4 Accreditation
• The only accreditation body for testing and calibration laborites in India is the National Accreditation Board for Testing and
Calibration Laboratories (NABL), which is a self-governed body
• The services offered by NABL are accessible to all testing and calibration laboratories in India and abroad (There are no specific
requirements for ownership, legal status, size and degree of independence to access the services)
• For more detailed information about accreditations, kindly visit NABL’s website provided below:
http://www.nabl-india.org/
• Saudi Exporters may visit the link provided below to refer to the product groups that NABL accredit:
http://www.nabl-india.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=146#9
7.1.2.5 Labelling 23
• Labelling requirements in India are regulated by

o The legal Metrology ACT 2009
o The legal Metrology (Packing Commodities) Rules 2011
o Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation 2011
• http://www.fssai.gov.in/Default.aspx
• Labelling requirements for genetically modified products are not mandatory
• Importers are permitted to attach labels with respect to their license number and FSSI logo on the relevant imported products
• More information on Labelling is provided in chapter 16 of this guide
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7.1.2.6 Sanitary and Phytosanitary Requirements
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSA) in India covers several areas
o Inter alia
o Food Standards
o General procedures for sampling
o Analysis of food
o Powers of authorized officers
o Nature of penalties
o Food additives
o Preservatives
o Coloring matters
o Packing and labelling of foods
o Prohibition and regulations of sales
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority in India (FSSAI) established under FSSA
• For more information kindly visit FSSA’s website provided below:
http://www.fssai.gov.in/Default.aspx
• Society of Pesticide Society (SPS) matters are governed by the Livestock Importation Act 1898, Destructive Insects and Pests
Act 1914, Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) order 2003 and Standards on Weights and Measures (Packaged
Commodities) Rules 1977
8. Trade Remedies
8.1 Trade Remedies by India
8.1.1 Anti-dumping Measures
India is one of the most active users of antidumping measures among WTO members, as it has initiated 82 anti-dumping investigations
from 2011-14, against 23 trading partners.
According to the WTO, “the Anti-Dumping Legislation of India is restricted in the Customs Tariff Act 1975, as amended by the Customs
Tariff (Amendment) Act 1995, and the Customs Tariff (Identification, Assessment and Collection of Anti-Dumping Duty on dumped
Articles and for Determination of Injury) Rules 1995”24.
8.1.2 Countervailing Measures
Countervailing Measures are imposed under the Customs Tariff Act 1975 (Part 9) and the customs tariff (Identification, Assessment
and collection of Countervailing Duty on subsidized Articles for Determination of Injury) Rules 199525.
8.1.3 Safeguard Measures
Any Safeguard measures that are to be implemented for a period over a year, a detailed description of the efforts made or planned in
order to make positive adjustments to the competition caused by the imports, including details about the progressive liberalization,
are to be provided, under the Customs Tariff (Identification and Assessment of Safeguard Duty) Rules 199726.
Clarifications were made about the application for Safeguard duties when goods with harmful prices are brought into domestic area
from SEZs and EOUs in the legislation review for Safeguard measures27.

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9. Tariffs
9.1 Tariffs Implemented by India
India is ranked 128th out of the 148 countries in terms of trade tariffs according to the Global Index of Trade28 . Duties in India are
comparably higher than other countries, especially on products that are of direct competition with Indian products.
The average tariff at HS Code (Level 2) is illustrated in Table 9. For more detailed and latest product level tariffs at HS Code level 8
(2015-16) by Government of India (GOI) kindly visit the link below,
http://www.cbec.gov.in/htdocs-cbec/customs/cs-tariff2015-16/cst2015-16-idx
Table 9 : Tariffs Implemented on Imports in India
Section code Description Average
Animal or vegetable fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal
03 213.3%
or vegetable waxes
Prepared foodstuffs; beverages, spirits and vinegar; tobacco and manufactured tobacco
04 117.53%
substitutes
05 Mineral products 36.23%
06 Products of the chemical or allied industries 43.97%
07 Plastics and articles thereof; rubber and articles thereof; 39.44%
11 Textiles and textile articles 14.77%
Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products;
13 38.62%
glass and glassware
Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad
14 40%
with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewelry; coin
15 Base metals and articles of base metal 39.55%
Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound
16 recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and 25.41%
parts and accessories of such articles
20 Miscellaneous manufactured articles 37.5%
10. Key Ports at India

10.1 Key ports in India
India consists of 13 major ports and 200 non-major ports. A vigorous role has been played by ports in India and the shipping industry
to the sustainable growth in India’s trade and commerce. India is ranked 16th among the other maritime countries worldwide.
The port sector has witnessed governmental support, one is by allowing 100% of FDIs under the route of projects related to the
construction and maintenance of ports and harbors, and the second is by facilitating a 10 year tax free holiday to enterprises involved
in maintaining and operating ports, inland waterways and inland ports29.
The major ports identified by the Ministry of shipping are shown in Figure 24 and key information like the products handled and the
port website is summarized in Table 1030,
28 Intracen,
29 Ministry of External Affairs – GOI
30 Ministry of Shipping – GOI
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Table 10 : Ports in India
Ports Cargo Handled Website
Petroleum, Oil and Lube, Iron Ore, Fertilizer Coal, Charcoal and
Chennai Port http://www.chennaiport.gov.in/
Containers
Crude, Petroleum, Oil and Lube, Dry Cargo, Fertilizer, Phosphate
Cochin Port http://www.cochinport.com/#
Acid, Liquid Bulk, Dry Bulk, Containers, LNG
Kamarajar (Ennore) Coal, Iron Ore, Petroleum, Oil and Lube, Thermal Coal, LNG http://www.ennoreport.gov.in/
Port
Jawaharlal Nehru ( Container, Cement, Project Cargo, Petroleum, Oil and Lube http://www.jnport.gov.in/
Mumbai) Port
Kandla Port http://www.kandlaport.gov.in/
Coking coal, coal, limestone, vegetable oil, liquid cargo and
Kolkata Port http://www.kolkataporttrust.gov.in/
manganese ore
Mormugao (Goa) Port Iron Ore, Liquid Bulk, General Cargo, Coal, Coke, Fertilizer, http://www.mptgoa.com/
Bauxite, and Alumina
Crude Oil, Container, Petroleum, Oil and Lube, Bulk, Chemicals,
Mumbai Port http://www.mumbaiport.gov.in/
Iron and Steel, Cement, Vegetable Oil, and Coal
Crude and POL products, LPG, Coal, Limestone, Timber logs,
Mangalore Port Finished Fertilizers, Liquid Ammonia, Phosphoric Acid, Other http://www.newmangalore-port.com/
Liquid Chemicals, Containerized cargo
Paradip Port Coal http://www.paradipport.gov.in/
V.O.Chidambaranar Timber logs, Urea, Rock Phosphate, Copper Concentrate, Coal, http://www.vocport.gov.in/location.aspx
(Tuticorin) Port Container and Fertilizer
Visakhapatanam Port Iron Ore, Alumina, Petroleum, Oil and Lube and Containers http://www.paradipport.gov.in/
Figure 25 : Map of India’s Major Ports
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10.2 Accessing Key Inland Markets in India
10.2.1 Inland Container Depots (ICD)
A significant number of Inland Container Depots (ICD) are available across India, which can be used as temporary storage for imports
and exports, as well as storage for empty containers31.
The major ports identified by the Ministry of shipping are shown in Figure 26 and key ICD are summarized in Table 11.
Figure 26 : Location of ICDs in India

Table 11: Information about ICDs in India
No. of
Exclusively
Region Exim Mixed Exim + Domestic Exclusively Domestic Terminals
Terminals(35) Terminals (14) (as on 10th
Terminals (14) June, 2013)
CENTRAL 1- Nagpur
(Services are available in 1- Daulatabad 2- Raipur NA 5
Maharashtra , Chhattisgarh (Aurangabad) 3- Mandideep (Bhopal)
& MP) 4- Bhusawal
EASTERN 5- Majerhat (Kolkata) 1- Fatuha (Patna)
(Services are available in 6- Balasore 2- Shalimar (Kolkata)
West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, NA 7- Tatanagar (Jamshedpur) 9
3- Durgapur
Jharkhand, Chhattishgarh & 8- Haldia 4- Rourkela
North Eastern states 9- Amingaon
10- Moradabad
2- Tughlakabad 11- Rewari
(Delhi) 5- Okhla (Delhi)
NORTHERN 12- Kanakpura(Jaipur)
3- 6- Phillaur (Ludhiana)
(Services are available in Babarpur(Panipat) 13- Dhappar 7- Khemli (Udaipur) 16
Delhi , UP, Haryana, Punjab , 14- Bhagat ki Kothi (Jodhpur)
4- 8- Suranassi
Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh) Dhandharikalan 16- Sonepat
15- 9- Kathuwas
Ballabhgarh
(Ludhiana) 17- Baddi#
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18- Dadri (Greater Noida)
NORTH CENTRAL 19- Malanpur (Gwalior)
(Services are available in 20- Agra East Bank (Agra)
NA NA 6
U.P, Uttarakhand, M.P. & 21- Kanpur
Rajasthan) 22- Ravtha Road (Kota)
23- Madho Singh (Mirazpur)
5- Khodiyar
NORTH WESTERN 24- Vadodara
(Ahemdabad)
(Services are available in 25- Gandhidham 10- Sabarmati (Ahemdabad) 6
6- Chhanni
Gujarat, Diu 26- Ankleshwar
(Vadodara)
7- Milavattan
(Tuticorin)
SOUTHERN 27- Whitefield (Bangalore)
8- Irugur
(Services are available in 28- Tondiarpet (Chennai)
(Coimbatore) NA 8
Tamilnadu, Karnataka & 29- Kudal Nagar (Madurai)
9- Tiruppur
Kerala) 30- Cochin
10- Harbour of
Madras (Chennai)
SOUTH CENTRAL 11- 31- Sanathnagar (Hyderabad) 11- Nagulapally (Hyderabad)
(Services are available in Vishakhapatnam- 32- Vishakhapatnam 6
12- Guntur
Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka) CFS 33- Desur (Belgam)
12- New Mulund
WESTERN (Mumbai) 34- Chinchwad (Pune) 13- Turbhe (Mumbai)
(Services are available in MP, 13- Pithampur 7
35- Dronagiri Node (Mumbai) 14- Miraj
Maharashtra & Goa) (Indore)
14- Ratlam
GRAND TOTAL 63
# Custom Notification Awaited
* Besides above CONCOR services available from Deshnok - Bikaner (Rajasthan) on exclusive basis, and also at Kishngarh (Ajmer) and Birganj (Nepal)
** CONCOR also has offices for service facilitation in the main Ports - JNPT, Mundra, Pipavav , Cochin , Kolkata etc.
10.2.2 The functions of ICDs
The main functions of ICDs are,32

• Receipt and dispatch/delivery of cargo
• Stuffing and stripping of containers
• Transit operations by rail/road to and from serving ports
• Customs clearance
• Consolidation and desegregation of LCL cargo
• Temporary storage of cargo and containers
• Reworking of containers
• Maintenance and repair of container units
10.2.3 The activities at the ICDs
The main activities done at ICDs are,33

• Rail Siding (If Rail Based Terminals Exist)
This terminal receives, dispatched and handles container trains in a terminal.
• Container Yard
The largest area in ICDs consist of container yards, as they are used for stacking containers that are to be exported (Prior to port
dispatch), containers that are imported (Awaiting customs clearance), and empty containers. There are designated areas for
types of containers (Refrigerated, hazardous, etc.).
• Warehouses
These are shaded structures where cargo that is to be exported is received, cargo that is imported is stored or delivered and containers
are stuffed, stripped or reworked. Warehouses also have separate areas or designated warehouses where the consolidation of
Less Container Loads (LCL) exports and the unpacking of LCL imports are done.
• Gate Complex
The entry and exits of cargo and container through the terminals are controlled. All documentation, security and container
inspection procedures occur.
32 Ministry of Commerce – GOI

33 Ministry of Commerce – GOI
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10.2.4 The Benefits of ICDs
The main benefits of ICDs are,34
• Concentration points for long distance cargoes and its unitization
• Service as a transit facility
• Customs clearance facility available near the centers of production and consumption
• Reduced level of demurrage and pilferage
• No Customs required at gateway ports
• Issuance of through bill of lading by shipping lines, hereby resuming full liability of shipments
• Reduced overall level of empty container movement
• Competitive transport cost
• Reduced inventory cost
• Increased trade flows
10.3 Shipping Lines Used in KSA

10.3.1 Major Shipping Lines and Lead Time from KSA to India
According to JOC Sailings,35 Jeddah and Dammam are the only two Ports of Call in KSA for container ships gong to India. Table 12
summarizes the shipping routes for container ships between key ports in Saudi Arabia and India and it gives you an estimate of the
lead days.
For the latest information on the vessel schedules, destinations and lead-time, kindly visit the link below:
http://www.jocsailings.com/GlobalSailingSchedules.aspx?ORG=Jeddah%2c+Saudi+Arabia&DES=India&CAR=&DT=2015%2f11%2f3&RANGE=160
Table 12: Major shipping Lines from KSA to India
Types of Cargo: Container
Port in Jawahral
India Mundra Mumbai Pipaviv Chennai Kolkata Visakhapatnam Tuticorin Haldia
Nehru Lead
Time
Port in
Availabel Vessel Trips (Days)
KSA
Jeddah     8-22
Dammam       9-21
10.3.2 Rates of key routes between KSA and India

The cost of shipping from KSA ports to the Indian ports are estimated in Table 13 below46. Please note that the estimates were based
on certain assumptions which are also provided in the table. The shipping costs were estimated using http://worldfreightrates.com/
en/freight. Saudi Exporters can visit this website to get a quote for their shipping requirements with any combination of assumptions.
Table 13: Shipping cost estimate for the major shipping lines from KSA to India
‫ جميع البضائع‬:‫أنواع البضائع‬
Port in Jawahral
India Mundra Mumbai Pipaviv Chennai Kolkata Visakhapatnam Tuticorin Haldia
Nehru Lead
Time
Port in Cost of Transportation* (Days)
KSA (SAR)
9300 9750 13500 11250
Jeddah NA - - - - 8-22
16900 16200 21750 22000
5600 11250 10000 11250 11000 11250
Dammam - - - - - - 9-21
10200 19500 17000 19000 19000 19000
*Cost assumptions:
1) Method of shipping selected is Ocean.
2) Costs were estimated based on the industries available on World Freight Rates.
3) The value of all products calculated was priced at 100,000 USD.
4) Full Container Load (FCL) was selected and 40 FT containers.
5) Non of the accessorial charges (Hazardous or Insurance) were selected.
6) The cost of transportation is a rough estimate.
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11. Key Logistics Facilities
11.1 Special Economic zones/free zones in India
11.1.1 Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
The successes of Export Processing Zones (EPZ) were recognized by India, which was the first country in Asia to acknowledge
the success of EPZs. In 1965, the first EPZ was set up in Kandla in 1965. In April 2000 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) policy was
announced in order to attract larger foreign investment in India as superlative infrastructure was not available in the country and the
fiscal regime was unstable37.
The incentives and facilities offered to the units in SEZs for attracting investments into the SEZs, including foreign investment
include38:
• Duty free import/domestic procurement of goods for development, operation and maintenance of SEZ units
• 100% Income Tax exemption on export income for SEZ units under Section 10AA of the Income Tax Act for first 5 years, 50%
for next 5 years thereafter and 50% of the ploughed back export profit for next 5 years
• Exemption from minimum alternate tax under section 115JB of the Income Tax Act
• External commercial borrowing by SEZ units up to US $ 500 million in a year without any maturity restriction through
recognized banking channels
• Exemption from Central Sales Tax
• Exemption from Service Tax
• Single window clearance for Central and State level approvals
Exemption from State sales tax and other levies as extended by the respective State Governments
11.1.2 Free Trade and Warehousing Zones (FTWZ)
11.1.2.1 FTWZ Genesis

The Foreign Trade Policy of 2004 - 2009 announced that FTWZ are to be setup in order to generate an infrastructure correlated with
trade to enable import and export of goods and services with the independence of conducting trade transactions with no restrictions
(Free Currency). FTWZ is a unique category of SEZ and is governed by the provisions of the SEZ Act and Rules39.
11.1.2.2 FTWZ Concept

According to FTWZ India, the concept behind the development of FTWZs is for it to be a “Sanitized Zone” which is nominated as a
Foreign Territory for carrying on businesses, with a vision of FTWZs becoming Integrated Zones and used as “International Trading
Hubs”. Every Zone is to offer outstanding Infrastructure for warehousing of numerous kinds of products, handling and transportation
equipment, commercial offices, all related utilities (Telecom, power, Water, etc.), and a one stop for clearance of imported and exported
products40.
11.1.2.3 FTWZ Positioning

The positioning of the FTWZ as stated by the FTWZ in India41,
• Logistics and Distribution Centre

• Provides “Free Zone” environment
• Enables efficient operational environment for trade facilitation
• Integrates various aspects of logistics operations
• Provision of high quality infrastructure
11.1.2.4 FTWZ Relevant Laws

The relevant laws of the FTWZ as stated by the FTWZ in India,42
• Principally governed by the SEZ Act 2005 and SEZ Rules 2006
• 100% Foreign Direct Investment is permitted in development and establishment of FTWZ
• FTWZ is a deemed foreign territory and all equipments and materials sourced from the Domestic Tariff Area will be considered
as Imports by the FTWZ and vice versa
• Minimum size of the warehousing stipulated at 1 lakh sq mtrs
• All benefits available to the SEZs shall be applicable to the FTWZs
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• The FTWZ shall be under the administrative control of the Development Commissioner (DC)
11.1.2.5 FTWZ Players – India
The Commerce Ministry of India has approved many FTWZ and many of them are at various staging of completion. The list of
approved FTWZ projects are summarized in Table 14 along with their websites, wherever available. Saudi exporters are encouraged
to visit these websites to know more about the most latest update on their project status.
Table 14 : FTWZ players
FTWZ43 Location Website
Balaji Infra Projects Ltd Raigad, Maharashtra http://www.balaji.co.in/content/sez.html

Chiplun Infra Pvt. Ltd. Navi Mumbai NA
http://www.chennaiftz.com/contact_
J Matadee Eco Parks P. Ltd. Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu us.aspx
http://www.ezw.ae/media-
Jafza Chennai Business Park P. Ltd Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu files/2010/09/27/20100927_Jafza-Chennai-
Brochure.pdf
http://mmtclimited.gov.in/pages/
Balaji Infra Projects Ltd Raigad, Maharashtra display/186-free-trade-warehousing-pvt.-
ltd.-(ftwpl)
J Matadee Eco Parks P. Ltd. Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu NA
Jafza Chennai Business Park P. Ltd Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu NA
http://www.arshiyalimited.com/services/
Balaji Infra Projects Ltd Raigad, Maharashtra ftwz/overview
J Matadee Eco Parks P. Ltd. Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu NA
Jafza Chennai Business Park P. Ltd Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu NA
Balaji Infra Projects Ltd Raigad, Maharashtra NA
11.2 Key Trade Related Incentives

The incentives provided for FTWZ investors are, 44
• Income tax exemption as per 80 IA of the Income Tax Act
• Exemption from Service Tax
• Free Foreign Exchange Currency Transactions would be permitted
• Other benefits mutatis mutandi as applicable to units in SEZs
FTWZ offer fiscal and regulatory benefits such as, 45
1) Tax Benefits
Exemptions on income tax (Section 801A) and service tax for developers and users of the zone, which in return reduces the logistics
costs on users of the FTWZ.
2) Duty Deferment Benefits
Benefit of postponing custom duties for products that require longer time for storage.
3) Excise Duty Exemptions
Products that are sourced from the domestic markets are exempted from excise duty.
FWZ offer Infrastructure benefits such as, 46

1) Single Product Storage Facilities
Availability of certain warehousing requirements for each product category
Ex. Tea and coffee have different storage sections.
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2) Shared Warehousing
Short term temporary storage facilities are available which removes significant costs
Ex. Instead of paying for a leasing space for one year, leasing spaces for 2 months are available according to your requirement.
3) Shared Equipment
Equipment in the zone are available for leasing rather than investing more capital and purchasing equipment.
FWZ offer Administrative benefits such as, 47

1) Delivery Time
The delivery time is reduced due to less time required for customs clearance and enhanced logistics connectivity.
2) Support facilities and Effective Management
Efficient managerial services and international expertise with support facilities (ex. Banking, insurance, etc.) are facilitated.
FWZ offer other benefits such as, 48
1) Export Oriented
2) FDI Inflow
3) Employment Potential
4) Competitiveness of industries
5) Attractiveness of support/ancillary industries
6) Boost to all-round economic activity
11.3 Storage facilities/services provided at the ports in India/Turkey

11.3.1 Types of storage facilities/services
11.3.1.1 The Types of Warehouses49
11.3.1.1.1 Private Warehouses

Private warehouses are storage facilities that are owned and operated by big manufactures or single manufacturing units that require
high storage needs. Big manufacturers that have high output require storage facilities for distribution network and make their
products available for their customers who are in need of large quantity.
11.3.1.1.2 Public Warehouses
Public warehouses, which are also known as “Duty Paid Warehouses”, are storage facilities that are owned and operated by companies
specialized in providing storage facilities. Such facilities are used by small companies or individuals who require limited amount
of space. The owners of the public warehouses are licensed from the government and they are generally located next to railways,
highways and waterways. They provide storage needs easily, low cost (in comparison to owning a warehouse), permit packaging and
grading of goods, small storage facilities for small manufacturers and traders without any heavy investments.
11.3.1.1.3 Bonded Warehouses
Bonded warehouses are licensed by the government to accept imported goods storage until the payment of customs duty is made.
Such types of warehouses are customs-controlled, and the goods retained at the warehouse can be packaged, graded and branded
for the purpose of sale. When an importer cannot pay the customs of the goods, the goods are stored at the bonded warehouse and
the goods are released according to the payments made proportionately.
11.3.1.2 Government Warehousing Agencies in India50
11.3.1.2.1 Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)

75 of the custom bonded warehouses in India are operated by CWC. CWC is a premier warehousing agency and one of the largest
public warehouse operators in the country. It is responsible for the operations of 490 warehouses in India and provides warehousing
services for an extensive variety of products which vary from agricultural products to urbane industrial products. Other than the
storage and handling services offered, CWC provides other services such as,

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• Clearing and forwarding
• Handling and transportation
• Procurement and distribution
• Disinfestation services
• Fumigation services
• Consulting services/Training for the construction of warehousing infrastructure to different agencies
11.3.1.2.2 State Warehousing Corporation (SWC)
Different states have warehouse corporations set (ex. Andhra Pradesh State Warehouse, Kerala State warehousing, etc.) which focus
their operation according to district. SWCs are under the control of both the State Government and CWC.
The 17 SWCs in India are list along with their websites in Table 15 51
Table 15 : SWC in India
SWCs Website
Andhra Pradesh http://www.apswhc.com/home.do;jsessionid=BEFC828A1395A9FF2FEBCD615665CAB0

Assam http://www.warehouseassam.com/contactus.html
Bihar http://www.bswc.co.in/
Chhattisgarh cgswc.cg.gov.in/
Gujarat http://gswc.gujarat.gov.in/index.htm
Haryana http://hwc.nic.in/
Karnataka http://www.kswc.in/
Kerala http://www.kerwacor.com/
Madhya Pradesh http://www.mpwarehousing.com/
Maharashtra http://www.mswarehousing.com/english/
Meghalaya http://meghalaya.gov.in/megportal/
Orissa http://oswc.in/index.asp
Punjab http://112.196.25.180/portal/HomePage.aspx
Rajasthan http://rswc.rajasthan.gov.in/
Tamil Nadu http://tnwc.in/
http://www.uttarpradeshstat.com/agriculture/2/warehouses/206862/
Uttar Pradesh centralwarehousingcorporationstatewarehousingcorporation/32725/stats.aspx
West Bengal http://warehousingwb.com/
11.3.2 Costs of storage
The cost of storage in India depends on the region required for storage. However a majority of the warehouses have the same prices
or somewhat similar and others are much higher52.
For the complete list of warehouses (bonded and unbonded) under CWC and their costs of storage in India kindly visit the link below,
http://cewacor.nic.in/Docs/area_tariff_2013-14.pdf
For the status of the vacancy of capacity in the warehouses (bonded and unbonded) under CWC, kindly visit the link below,
http://cewacor.nic.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=230&Itemid=251&lang=en
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12. Import Process: India
12.1 Overall Import Process
There are 4 categories of imported goods which are published in the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)53,
1. Freely Importable Goods
Products under this category are imported freely and require no license
2. Canalized Imports
Products under this category are imported only through stated channels or governmental agencies
3. Restricted/Licensed Imports
Products under this category are imported only if the required certain license is obtained due to their restrictions
4. Prohibited Imports
Products under this category cannot be imported into the country
All imported products that are to be cleared, whether for home consumption or for warehousing, are to fulfill with the set Customs
clearance procedures. However, import processes differ for reasons such as, if the product is for home consumption or warehousing,
transit to another country or transshipment to another customs station. The overall import process for India according to the Central
Board of Excise and Customs54 is illustrated in Figure 27.
Illustrative import process via Sea Port
I II III
Pre-Import Ship arrives Bill of Entry via EDI
Arrangements
Zoll
Douane
VI V IV
Logistics & Delivery Yard Customs clearance
Transportation at port and payment of duties
VII
Customer/ Importer
= Process stage
Figure 27 : Overall Import Process - India
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Stage I: Pre-import Arrangements:
There are pre-import arrangements that are to be made before the arrival of the goods. The good carrier has to have the Import
General Manifest (IGM) filed and the importer has to obtain an Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), if he does not have an existing one
Stage II: Ship Arrives:
As the ship enters the port and the discharge of the products starts, the shipping agent notifies the importer and customs broker
Stage III: Electronic Date Interface (EDI)
The Importer/Customs broker completes the online application for the Bill of Entry if the port supports the EDI. If the port has no EDI,
the Importer/Customs Broker takes all the necessary documents (Discussed later in ‎13.1.1) and goes to the service center, where the
Bill of Entry information is entered into the EDI system by the service center operator and Bill of Entry is printed.
Stage IV: Customs Clearance at Port and Payment of Duties:
After the assessment is made by the importer or Customs House, the assessment is verified and the registration for examination of
the imported goods is made. The payment of tariffs as assessed on the imported good are made through e-payment at the designated
banks. The goods are taken to the shed where they are examined by the shed Appraising officer and the customs broker is to have
all the supporting documents. The examination report is then submitted into the EDI system by the Appraising officer and the Out of
Charge is provided (Only if the Bill of Entry has been verified). The final Bill of Entry and the Order of Clearance are printed through
the system
Step V: Delivery Yard
After the customs procedure is finalized, the declared goods are stored at the custom’s delivery yard until the customs broker or
importer takes further actions
Step VI: Logistics & Transportation
The customs broker or importer assigns the transportation company to pick up the declared goods from the delivery yard. The final
Customs Clearance documents are used to take the imported goods out of the delivery yard
Step VII: Customer/Transporter
The imported goods are received by the importer or customer
12.2 Customs Clearance Process

Customs clearance process according to the Customs manual by the Central Board of Excise & Customs55 is illustrated in Figure 28.
Illustrative customs process
I II III
Prior to filing Bill Bill of Entry via EDI Self-assessment/ assessment of
of Entry Imported Goods
$
VI V IV
Receiving Final Bill of Entry Examination of Payment of Duties for
and Order Clearance Form Imported Goods imported Goods
= Process stage
Figure 28: Customs Clearance Process-India
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Stage I: Prior to filing Bill of Entry
1. The Import General Manifest (IGM) is to be filed by the carrier of the good (Vessel, airlines, etc.) within 24 hours after the arrival
of the vessel/aircraft
2. Importer has to obtain an importer-Exporter Code (IEC), which can be obtained from the General Foreign Trade (DGFT).
Saudi Exporters may visit the link provided below for more information about obtaining the IEC:
http://www.dgft.org/iec_code.html
Stage II: Bill of Entry via EDI:
1. Importer obtains all the required documents needed for the clearance of the imported goods
2. The importer/customs broker goes to a service center in order to have the Bill of Entry Filed through the Electronic Data
Interference (EDI) system. However, if the port is equipped with an EDI system, the importer/customs broker can do it
themselves. The importer/customs broker is to file a cargo declaration to the service center in an electronic format that contains
all the requested information (A copy is kept by the service center operator)
3. Bill of Entry may be filed prior to the arrival of the imported goods by 30 days. This type of Bill of Entry has five copies, and the
fifth copy is called an Advance Noting copy. The importer is to submit a declaration that the good is to arrive in 30 days. If the
importer is unaware of the feeder vessels name, as some shipments are transferred at intermediate ports, so the name of the
mother vessel is filled and the Bill of Entry is later amended to mention names of both mother vessel and feeder vessel. The
noting of the Bill of Entry is presented after the IGM is filed (Advance noting is not available for imports under Bond Bill of Entry
and in certain periods)
4. A checklist is generated for verification of the data provided by the importer/customs broker. If everything is verified, then the
service center files the Bill of Entry and a number is generated. The Bill of Entry number is printed on the checklist and provided
to the importer/custom broker (Kindly note that no original documents are given at this stage, only at time of examination)
5. The Bill of Entry noting/registration in relation to the IGM filed by the carrier is done automatically by the system on the EDI,
which is then sent electronically to the concerned Appraising Group in the Custom House
Stage III: Self-assessment/assessment of Imported Goods
1. An assessment (Self-assessment) is made by the importer or Customs House. Under Self-Assessment the importer is to have
accurately stated the classification, applicable rate of duty, value, and benefit of exemption notifications claimed, if any, on the
Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill when presented. However, If the Importer is not able to determine the duty liability or to conduct
the self-assessment, a request is made to the officer for assessment
2. The self-assessed Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill made by the importer is verified by the officer according to the classification,
value, rate of duty, exemption notification or any other, to make sure the assessment was done correctly. Additional documents
and examination may be ordered by the officer for verification purposes. And if the officer discovers through the verification
that the assessment was done incorrectly, the duty is to be reassessed
3. After assessment is done by the appraising group or first appraisement, the Bill of Entry is to be presented at the counter for the
registration for examination in the import shed. A declaration is to be made at this stage assuring that the entries are correct
and the original documents are genuine
Stage IV: Payment of Duties for Imported Goods
1. The payment of duties as assessed on the imported goods is made prior to the examination. The payments are made by the
importer/customs broker at the designated banks through TR-6 Challan (Home Consumption Bill of Entry)
2. The payments of duties at the time of taking the imported goods to importer’s premises can be made at the designated
banks through TR-6 Challan (used for the payment of Central Excise duty and service tax to the Govt. Treasury). E-payments
are available since 2007 and is mandatory for importers who are registered under Accredited Clients Programme and duty
payments of Rs. 1 Lakh and more per Bill of Entry
Stage V: Examination of Imported Goods
1. After the registration for the examination is done, the shed Appraiser receives the Bill of Entry for the examination of the goods
and the customs broker at this stage is to provide the Appraiser all the supporting documents.
2. Under the EDI System, after the assessment, it is to be handed at the counter for registering the examination in the import shed
and the declaration of the correctness of the information provided is made at this stage. The Bill of Entry is sent to the shed
Appraiser officer at the where the goods are examined at the shed
3. At the examination stage, the customs broker has to provide all the necessary supporting documents. The shed appraising
office then enters his report into the EDI system and is forwarded to the appraising group
Stage VI: Receiving Final Bill of Entry and Order of Clearance
1. After the examination report is entered into the EDI, “Out of Charge” is provided if the Bill of Entry has been verified already.
Out of Charge orders must be electronically done in order to prevent fraud, and only in rare cases are hard copies accepted
2. Three copies of the Bill of Entry and order of clearance (Copies include examination report, order of clearance number and
name of shed appraiser officer) are printed through the EDI system
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a. Two copies of each, the Bill of Entry and order of clearance, are returned to the importer/customs broker
b. A copy is attached to the customs copy of Bill of Entry and is kept with the shed appraiser officer
Further Information:
1. Amendments of Bill of Entry can be made even after the submission of documents. Amendments are to be made only if
an approval is obtained from the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner. The request for amendment is sent along with all the
supporting documents. With sufficient proof shown to the Deputy/Assistant Commissioner, amendment in the Bill of Entry
can be made even if the amendment is requested after the out of charge
2. All imported goods are subject to examination, as the information on the Bill of Entry is to be verified. However, normally not
all imported products are examined and only randomly selected products are examined
3. The imported goods can be examined before the verification of the Bill of Entry, in cases where the importer does not have all
the information required at the time of import (This is referred to as “First Check Appraisement”). The Customs appraiser at
this point places on the original copy of the Bill of Entry the order for the examination, and then it is returned to the importer
or customs broker in order to take the imported good to the shed for examination (Examination is done according to what is
mentioned on the order and the offices notes down his findings from the examination)
4. The imported goods can be examined after the assessment and payments of duty (This is referred to as “Second Check
Appraisement”). Majority of the shipments are cleared on second check appraisement basis
12.3 Lead Time and Cost of Overall Import Process

According to the World Bank, the defined import stages and the associated time and cost for a standard goods shipment are listed in
Table 16 below56,
Table 16: Lead Time and Cost for Import Process – India
Lead Time Cost

S. No Import Procedure (Days) (SAR)
1 Documents preparation 8 1500
2 Customs clearance and inspections 4 750
3 Ports and terminal handling 5 940
4 Inland transportation and handling57 3-5 1,500 – 3,000
Total: 20 - 22 4,690 – 6,190
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13. Key import documents
13.1 Summary table of key import documents
13.1.1 Mandatory Documents
Three mandatory documents are required for all imports as issued by DGFT’s Notification on 12th March 201558. Details such as
from whom it should be procured and for whom is summarized in Table 17.
Table 17: Mandatory Documents for Importing - India
Procured Procured
# Document 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
from for
Shipping
1 Bill of Lading Company Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Commercial Invoice cum
2 Packing List Exporter Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Customs/
3 Bill of Entry Customs Bank ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Note:
1 - Building Materials, 2 - Chemicals & Polymers, 3 - Food Products, 4 - Packaging, 5 - Consumer Durables, 6 - Heavy Machinery &
Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 – Textiles
13.1.2 Additional Documents
A number of additional documents are generally required for customs clearance based on the type of products and some of these
documents details are summarized in Table 1859. Please note that further documents might be requested by customs based on the
type of products.
Table 18: Additional Documents for Importing - India
Procured Procured
# Document 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
from for
GATT Valuation Declaration Shipping
1 Form Company Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Importers/Customs Broker’s
2 Declaration - Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
3 Letter of Credit Bank Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
4 Certificate of Insurance Insurance Customs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü
Regulation
5 Import License Bodies Customs ü ü ü ü ü
Regulation This is used for capital goods (Ex. Parts, machinery, etc. imported
6 Industrial License Customs
Bodies to build a factory)
Certified
7 Inspection Report Engineer Customs ü ü ü ü
8 Product Manual Exporter Customs ü ü ü ü
Detailed Split Up Invoice This is used for capital goods (Ex. Parts, machinery, etc. imported
9 (Value of Spares, Components, Exporter Customs to build a factory)
Machinery)
10 Certificate of Origin Exporter Customs This is only used for imports eligible for preferential tariffs
Note:
Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 – Textiles
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13.2 Documents Overview
13.2.1 Bill of Lading
The Bill of Lading (sample shown in Figure 29) as defined by the International Trade Centre (Intracen) acts as60,
• A receipt where the carrier acknowledges that he has received the carriage and acts as an evidence for the contract of carriage.
• A transferable document of title where the goods are delivered by handing over a bill of lading provided the shipment was
consigned ‘to order’ and all the following validations are in order
Figure 29: Ocean Bill of Lading Sample
13.2.2 Commercial Invoice cum Packing List
Under the new rule by the DGFT which was announced on the 12th March 2015, the commercial invoice and the packing list can
either be combined (sample shown in Figure 32) or separated. Prior to this rule, both documents had to be separated61.
The commercial invoice (sample shown in Figure 30) is a bill for the goods purchased, which is provided to the buyer by the seller.
Such invoices are mostly used in foreign trade as it allows governments to identify the actual value of the goods when they are
assessed for Customs duties.
A packing list (sample shown Figure 31) is a document which provides information about the content of a package, and is used by the
government authorities, transport agencies and customers.
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Figure 30: Commercial Invoice Sample
Figure 31: Packing List Sample
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Figure 32: Commercial Invoice cum Packing List Sample
13.2.3 Bill of Entry
Bill of Entry (Sample form shown in Figure 33) is an electronic declaration which is accepted and assigned a unique number by the
Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange System, and includes its print-outs62.
There are three types of Bill of Entry63,
• Home Consumption Bill of Entry

The importer is to have this type of Bill of Entry filed for clearing the goods on payment of duties and to take the goods back to his
premises
• Into Bond/Warehousing Bill of Entry

The importer is to have this type of Bill of Entry filed if he is to pay the duties at a later time and keep the goods in a customs bonded
warehouse. This postpones the payment of the duties and the clearing of the goods
• Ex-Bond Bill of Entry

The importer is to have this type of Bill of Entry filed when he wants to clear the goods in the warehouse for home consumption after
payment of duties
Figure 33: Bill of Entry Sample
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13.2.4 GATT Valuation Declaration Form
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is an agreement that was made by all WTO member countries. The GATT covers
international trade in goods64. A sample form in shown in Figure 34
Figure 34: GATT Declaration Form Format
13.2.5 Importers/Customs Broker’s Declaration
The importers/customs broker’s declaration is a declaration that is signed by the importer and Customs broker stating that all the
information provided is true, complete and correct in every respect. As sample of the declaration is shown in Figure 35.
Figure 35: Declaration Form Sample
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13.2.6 Letter of Credit
The letter of credit (sample shown in Figure 36) is a financial instrument by a bank that guarantees the exporter his full payment when
all the criteria are met.
Figure 36: Letter of Credit Sample
13.2.7 Certificate of Insurance
The certificate of insurance (sample shown in Figure 37) is a document issued by an insurance company or broker, which is used as
proof that an insurance coverage is available for the imported goods.
Figure 37: Certificate of Insurance Sample
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13.2.8 Import License
The import license (sample shown in Figure 38) is obtained by importers who are importing restricting goods. Such Products under
this category can be imported only if the required certain license is obtained due to their restrictions
Figure 38: Import License Sample
13.2.9 Industrial License
Certain importers working in particular industries (Aerospace and defence equipment, industrial explosives, cigars and cigarettes,
etc.) require industrial license. A sample is shown in Figure 39.
Figure 39: Industrial License Sample
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13.2.10 Inspection Report
The inspection report which is also known as a certified Engineer’s report is mainly acquired for second hand machinery which are
imported into India. The report is used by the customs to determine the duties to be paid. However, the exporter has three options65,
1. Get it done in the exporting country in format A which is provided in the link below
2. Use domestic inspection agencies
3. If domestic inspection agencies are not available at the port, then chartered engineers may be used
13.2.11 Product Manual
A Product Manual, also known as a user guide, is a technical document that provides support to the people using the particular
product
13.2.12 Detailed Split up Invoice (Value of Spares, components, machinery)
The Detailed Split up Invoice provides information about the different spare parts, components and machinery in a product imported.
13.2.13 Certificate of Origin
The Certificate of Origin (CoO) according to the International Chamber of Commerce is a document which attests that the goods
imported are wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processes in a particular country66. The sample CoO issued by Ministry
of Commerce and Industry, Saudi Arabia for India is shown in Figure 40.
Figure 40: CoO Certificate Sample
65 Directorate Government of Foreign Trade – GOI

66 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
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14. Key government agencies involved in import
14.1 Key government agencies involved for import all types of products
There are number of government entities or agencies who are involved in the import process in India, irrespective of the type of
product. These entities or agencies are summarized with their roles in the import process and there website in Table 19.
Table 19 : Key government agencies involved in Import
Key government Role Website

agencies
Ministry of Commerce and • Responsible for the promotion and regulation of the foreign trade www.commerce.nic.in
Industry in India
• Responsible for the implementation of the Foreign Trade Policy/
Directorate General of Exim Policy, and they are the ones to issue IEC numbers for www.dgft.gov.in
Foreign Trade importers/exporters
Central Board of Excise • Customs clearance and valuation tariff collection www.cbec.gov.in
and Customs
Special Economic Zones • Special Economic Zone Authority www.sezindia.nic.in
in India
Ministry of Shipping • Responsible for the management of all public ports www.shipping.nic.in
CEWACOR • Key government warehousing company www.cewacor.nic.in
CONCOR • Inland Container Depot (ICD) authority www.concorindia.com
14.2 Key government agencies involved in the specific industries

targeted by Saudi Arabia
There are number of other governmental entities or agencies involved in the import process in India based on the type of industry or
products. A list of key entities or agencies along with the information such as the industry / product types the serve, their role in the
import process and their websites are given in Table 20.
Table 20 : Government agencies involved in import for specific industries
Government agency Product/Industry Function/Role Website
• Regularizes the import of plant and plant

Department of Agriculture Agriculture materials. www.agricoop.nic.in
& Cooperation • Ensures the plants are not contaminated
etc.
• Product registration for certification of
Bureau of Indian All products standards www.bis.org.in/index.asp
Standards (BIS) • There are 68 products covered by BIS
• Responsible for policy, planning,
Ministry of Chemicals and Chemicals development and regulation of Chemicals www.chemicals.nic.in
Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Industries
• Ensures public safety in the areas of
Petroleum and Explosive manufacturer, transport, storage, handling,
Safety Organization (Chief Dangerous goods etc. of Explosives, Petroleum, Carbide of www.peso.gov.in/contactus.aspx
Controller of Explosives) Calcium, Inflammable substances and
Compressed Gases.
• Provides details about the labelling,
Central Drugs Standard Drugs packaging and limit of alcohol in drugs of www.cdsco.nic.in/forms/default.aspx
Control Organization Siddha, Unani and Ayurveda products
Reserve Bank of India Economy and trade • Regulates the foreign exchange rate rules www.rbi.org.in
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Government agency Product/Industry Function/Role Website
Directorate General of • Ensures the products oblige to the food

Health Services (Ministry Food Products and standards in terms of manufacturer, www.mohfw.nic.in
of Health) storage, distribution, sale and import.
• Food authority for laying down science
based standards for articles of food
Food Safety and Standards Food Products • Regulates the import of food to ensure www.fssai.gov.in
Authority of India safe and wholesome food for human
consumption
• Formulation and implementation of the
Ministry of Food Food Products policies & plans for the food processing www.mofpi.nic.in
Processing Industries industries
• Standardizes units of weight and
measurement, methods of weighment and
measurement and weighing and measuring
Department of Legal Food Products instruments www.consumeraffairs.nic.in
Metrology • Ensures public security and accuracy
in terms of the weighments and
measurements.
• Allow consumers make educated
Department of Consumer decisions
Food Products www.consumeraffairs.nic.in
Affairs • Ensure fair, equitable and consistent
outcomes for consumers
• Standardization, Grading and quality
Directorate of Marketing control of agricultural products
Food Products www.agmarknet.nic.in
and Inspection • Ensures the AGMARK certification mark
for food products
• Responsible for production, preservation,
Department of Animal protection from disease and improvement
Husbandry, Dairying & Food products www.dahd.nic.in/dahd/default.aspx
of stocks and dairy development for fishing
Fisheries and fisheries, inland and marine.
• Responsible for planning, promotion,
Ministry of Environment, Hazardous products co-ordination and overseeing the www.moef.nic.in
Forest and Climate Change implementation environmental and forestry
policies and programs
• Planning, development and control of
Department of Pharmaceuticals.
Pharmaceuticals www.pharmaceuticals.gov.in
Pharmaceuticals • Promote public – private partnership in
pharmaceutical related areas
• Responsible for policy formulation,
Ministry of Textiles Textiles planning, development and trade regulation www.ministryoftextiles.gov.in
of the Textiles Industry
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15. Key Standard Agencies and Their Approval Process
15.1 Standard Agencies According to Industry
Saudi Exporters in the nine key industries identified by Saudi Exports are to obtain certificates for their products exported to India
from one or more of the three standard agencies,
1. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
2. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
The matrix in Table 21 shows the industries and the standard agencies they need to approach for their certification.
Table 21: Standard Agency for cerain industries67 68 69
# Document 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Web link
Bureau of Indian Standards

1 (BIS) ü ü ü ü www.bis.org.in/cert/man.pdf
Food Safety and Standards
2 Authority of India (FSSAI) ü www.fssai.gov.in/
Central Drugs Standard www.cdsco.nic.in/forms/
3 Control Organization (CDSCO) ü ü default.aspx
Note:
Electronics, 7 - Precious Metals & Jewelry 8 - Pharmaceuticals, 9 - Textiles
15.2 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

BIS has been granting product certification for foreign manufacturers (FMCS) since the year of 2000. The BIS license allows the foreign
manufacturer to use the BIS Certification Mark, which is named as the Standard Mark, as long as the product meets the BIS standards.
The BIS is a 3rd party certification agency that provides information to consumers that the product has been manufactured up to the
defined standards of BIS. BIS’s surveillance operations, maintains a close vigil on the quality of products certified70.
15.2.1 Process for Acquiring the BIS Certificate71
The process to acquire BIS certificate is illustrated in Figure 41.
67 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

68 Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
69 Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)
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Illustrative of BIS License Process
I II III
Set up a liaison/branch office Application form, Checklist Preliminary inspection by BIS inspecting
in India or appoint a legally and application fee officer or its agent and payment
appointed agent in India of inspection by applicant
$ $
$
V IV
An agreement signed BIS license is granted and
between BIS and Applicant annual payments by applicant
= Process stage
Figure 41 : BIS License Process
Stage I:
A liaison/branch is to b e set up in India with an authorization granted by the Reserve Bank of India. However, this is not required if
an Agent is legally appointed by the Saudi Exporter in India.
Stage II:
The BIS application form is to be filled up according to the guidelines provided in the checklist. The checklist has a number of
additional documents that are to be submitted along with the application and a guideline of how the application form is to be filled
up. The checklist can be downloaded by following the steps below,
Open the webpage below and then click on the link titled “List of Documents to be submitted along with Application form”. This will
provide you with a checklist of the documents required to be submitted and a guideline for filling up the application form
http://www.bis.org.in/cert/fms.htm
Stage III:
A preliminary inspection is conducted at this stage where the application is to be thoroughly examined. The inspection is conducted
at the manufacturing location or testing addresses by the BIS inspecting officer or its agent. The costs of the preliminary inspection are
paid by the applicant. Samples are even drawn from the product and sent checked at the laboratory appointed by the BIS inspecting
officer or its agent

Stage IV:
When the BIS license is granted to the applicant, the licensee shall pay the minimum annual marking fees and license fee to BIS
Stage V:
The applicant is to sign an agreement to comply with the terms and conditions as given by the BIS (Certification) Regulations, 1988.
The agreement between the applicant and BIS shall include the provisions for the fees, nomination, rights and responsibilities of
license, etc.
15.2.2 Key Documents Required
The key documents required to obtain the BIS certificate are72:

• Application form filled up
o Filled up according to the guideline provided in the checklist
o Separate application required for each product
• Additional documents that are mentioned on the checklist
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o Documents authenticating establishment of branch/liaison office of the Saudi Exporter/of the agent appointed by the
Saudi exporter (ex. Registration certificate, partnership deed, etc.)
o Nomination of the authorized representative of the liaison/branch office of the Saudi exporter, or the legally appointed
agent of the applicant (To be executed accordingly by the Saudi exporter on the letterhead (In the prescribed format)
o The process flowchart showing the Saudi exporter’s manufacturing process
o Quality assurance system followed at the Saudi exporter’s factory
o Information about other certificates in possession of the Saudi exporter
o Information about other pre-certification in possession of the Saudi exporter
o A list of machinery used by the Saudi exporter for manufacturing
o A list of test equipment used by the Saudi exporter for manufacturing
o Drawings of the Saudi exporter’s product and components
o Permanently employed Lab in charge/Technical/Quality Control personnel and the following documents for the
personnel are to be provided,
• Appointment Letter
• Qualification Certificate
• Experience Details
o Provide a test report from an independent accredited lab and/or from the in-house lab of the Saudi exporter
o Layout plan of the factory premises
• Showing location of the main manufacturing machinery
• Showing location of the laboratory
• Etc.
o Location plan of the factory showing the distance from the nearest:
• Airport
• Railway Station
• Landmark
• Explanation of how the Saudi exporter is to send his products to India
o Demand draft of RS. 1000/- (plus taxes applied) in Indian Rupees or equivalent in US $, which will be in favor of BIS and
payable at New Delhi
o Provide details of previous licenses that were held or cancelled, applications that were rejected, and reasons of why
licenses were cancelled, rejected or convicted in the past (Saudi exporter is to state if any of them were under BIS Act,
1986)
• Saudi exporters may visit the link below for more information about the procedure for grant and operation of BIS license under
Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) http://www.bis.org.in/cert/fm.htm
15.2.3 Lead Time
It requires 6 months for Saudi Exporters to obtain the FMCS due to the application process, additional documents, testing, procedures,
etc73.
15.2.4 Costs Involved
There are various cost that an exporter might incur in acquiring the BIS certificate. Some of the key cost associated with acquiring BIS
certificate is shown in Table 22.
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Table 22: Costs Involved with BIS certification
Type of Fee/Charges Amount
Application fee Rs. 1000/

Processing fee NIL
Renewal application fee Rs.1000/-
Minimum Marking Fee fixed for Large Scale Domestic Manufacturer
OR
Marking fee (Annual) Marking Fee based on Unit Rate calculation
Whichever is higher
Annual License Fee Rs.1000/-
Visit Charges
1. Rs. 7000/- per day.
1. Visits prior to Grant of license or visits for considering inclusion PLUS
or Resumption of Marking. Cost of Ticket, Visa, Insurance and per-diem expenses
2. Surveillance Inspections. 2. Same as above
Testing Charges
1. Samples drawn prior to GOL or inclusion samples or samples 1. Borne by Applicant/Licensee
drawn to consider ROM 2. Borne by Licensee
2. Samples drawn during Surveillance Inspections. 3. Borne by BIS. In case of some products having long duration test or
3. Market samples very costly test, testing charges shall be payable by the licensees
15.3 Food Safety and Standards of India (FSSAI)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the responsible authority for food related issues in all the Ministries and
Departments in India. FSSAI was established to set science based standards for food articles and regulate all the activities associated
with it (Manufacturing, Storage, Distribution, Sale and Import)74.
15.3.1 FSSAI Approval Process for Product75

The process to acquire FSSAI product approval is illustrated in Figure 42.
Illustrative of FSSAI Approval Process for Products
I II
Online submission of Product Approval (PA) PA application is examined by the
application and documents on the Food Technical Officers
Product Approval System (FPAS)
IV III
Approval of the Product and Grant of NoC if To be reviewed by the Product Approval &
the application file is completed Screening Committee (PA&SC)
= Process stage
Figure 42 : FSSAI Product Approval Process

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Stage I:
The application for Product Approval (PA) is filled up online on the Food Product Approval System (FPAS) in the set format, and a list
of the following information about the product is to be provided,
1. Ingredients
2. Composition
3. Scientific evidence of the products safety
4. Shelf life stability data-sheet
5. Copy of the label used for labelling information about the product
Stage II:
The PA technical officer examines the application if it is fully completed, if there is any information that is not provided or if a certain
area requires more information.
If the application is seen to be fully completed by the PA technical officer, the Product Approval & Screening Committee (PA&SC)
Stage III:
The PA&SC review the proposal for the final decision. The PA&SC may approve or reject the product may also be request for an in-
depth examination and refer the case for consideration to the Scientific Panel
Stage IV:
If the product satisfies all the requirements and standards, the PA&SC approves the product and the No Objection Certificate (NoC)
is granted
According to FSSAI the following documents are to be submitted by the applicant for PA76,
• Duly typed approval application form in the prescribed format available on FSSAI website
• A separate duly typed application form for each product with separate files
• Differential amount for the products as per the advisory dated 11/05/2013
• Certificate of analysis from National Accredited Board of Laboratories (NABL)
• Shelf life stability datasheet for the product
• Copy of Notarized Affidavit on Rs.100 stamp paper (attached alongside)
• Copy of original label (If the product exists in the market)
• Copy of Prototype label (If the product is new and does not exist in the market)
• Detailed composition of the product with quantity of ingredients and additives added in the product (as per serving size)
• Nutrient profile studies/risk assessment reports/toxicological studies/clinical trial reports of the products in human beings
• Safety evaluation data on proposed product and ingredients regarding WHO, National/International agencies responsible for
food safety or public health like Codex, USAFDA, EU, FSANZ, etc.
• Proof of import like Importer Exporter Code, Bill of Entry, Custom Invoice (In case of import)
• Copy of agreement between marketer and manufacturer (If any)
• Copy of Previous License (If any)
Saudi Exporters may visit the link provided below for more information about the documents needed,
http://fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/PA_FAQ(14.10.14).pdf
15.3.3 Lead Time
The FSSAI clearance process at the port can take up to 3 months and a break down is provided below77,
First 30 Days:
• PA division request clarifications if needed
• All clarifications to be sent in the next 30 days
Next 30 Days:
• The FBO applicant is to respond to all the queries, provide clarification and complete documents within the next 30 days
• When no responses are received by the FBO, the application is closed due to unresponsiveness
Next 30 Days:
• The PA&SC review the application and make a decision
• Decision made by the PA&SC
o Grant or reject approval
o Non-responsive applicant
o Scientific Panel to conduct a detailed examination
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There are various cost involved in getting the product approval from FSSAI and some of the key costs are mentioned in Table 23.
Table 23: Costs involved with PA in FSSAI
Contents Fee (USD)
Application fee (Per application) 380 USD

Scientific Panel Processing Fee* 380 USD
*This fee is only paid if the application is forwarded to the Scientific Panel
Application fees sent in the form of drafts are to be in favor of “Senior Account Officer FSSAI” at New Delhi
15.3.5 FSSAI Clearance Process for Imported Food at the Port78
Apart from the initial product approval process, FSSAI is also involved in custom clearing the imported food products at the port. The
process to clear food products is illustrated in Figure 43.
Illustrative Imported Food Clearance Process at Port
I II III
Importer needs to check and Importer files the application for FSSAI examines the documents and
obtain the Pre-requisites clearance of consignment and an NoC importer deposits fees through the
required from FSSAI payment gateway system
VI V IV
NoC /NCC is issued Laboratory analysis of FSSAI inspects and takes samples of
samples imported product
= Process stage
Figure 43 : FSSAI process to customs clearance imported products

Stage I:
There are certain pre-requisites that are to be fulfilled by the applicant prior to clearing the food imported into India.
The pre-requisites to be fulfilled according to FSSAI are,
1. Valid FSSAI import license
2. Valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC)
3. Product Approval (If the product imported is not non-standardized)
4. If the product is to be handled and cleared by a Customs Handling Agent (CHA), the Food Business Operator is to submit an
Authority Letter to the FSSAI/Authorized Agent
Stage II:
The consignment is to be filed by the importer or Customs Handling Agent with the department of Customs. After the Bill of Entry
is generated and the inspection order is received, the NoC application is filed on the Food Import Clearance System (FICS) of FSSAI.
Along with the application, a set of mandatory documents are to be uploaded into the FICS in respect of the consignment, and some
additional documents may be needed.
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Stage III:
FSSAI authorized officer is to examine the application submitted to check if all the information required is completed, and verify that
the products to be imported are not banned/prohibited/restricted. If the application is completed as required and all information is
provided, a fee is to be deposited by the applicant according to the number of samples (payments are made through the gateway
system)
Stage IV:
A date and time is set by the authorized officer for the visual inspection of the consignment and the applicant is informed and will have
to approve the appointment. Two samples (one for testing and one for re-testing if required) are drawn in the presence of the importer
or his representative, and the samples are to be sealed and all the necessary information are placed on the label of the sample.
Stage V:
The Certificate of Analysis (CoA) from the country of origin along with the sample is sent to a randomly selected laboratory for the
analysis. The analysis is conducted according to the standards set by the FSSAI, and the authorized officer decides based on the
analysis report if the product is compliant or not. However, the authorized officer may conduct a re-testing of the sample if the report
submitted by the lab was not satisfying. The report from the second analysis shall be the final in this case.

Stage VI:
If all the necessary inspections and laboratory analysis were conducted and satisfy the authorized officer, the NoC and NCC are issued

According to the FSSAI, the documents required for the SoP of online food import clearance at FSSAI ports are,
• A Valid FSSAI Import License
• Valid Importer Exporter (IE) code
• Product Approval (PA)
• If a Customs Handling Agent is used by the Food Business Operator, he is to submit an Authority Letter in favor of the CHA to
the FSSAI/Authorized officer
• File an application for clearance of consignment with the Department of Customs
• Importer or Customs Handling Agent CHA file a NoC application on the FICS of FSSAI, along with the following mandatory
documents,
o IE Code
o License issued under FSS Act 2006
o Product Approval (If required) from the Food Authority
o Bill of Entry
o Examination Order generated by the EDI system of Customs
• Additional documents that might be required to be attached,

o Import permit issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India in case of primary agriculture produce/horticultural
produce
o Sanitary Import Permit Issued by Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of India in case of livestock products
o Registration of import contracts for poppy Seeds with Central Bureau of Narcotics, Gwalior
o Certificate of Origin issued by Authorized Person/ Agency at the place of manufacturing/ processing etc. of the food
consignment. Certificate of Origin shall contain information on Country of Origin etc. if the consignor is from a different
country
o Phyto-Sanitary Certificate issued by the Plant Quarantine Department of Exporting Country in case of primary agriculture/
horticulture produce with fumigation endorsement
o Certificate of Analysis with composition (Ingredients)
o End-use declaration - The Food Importer has to clearly declare the end use of the imported food product;
o Pumping Guarantee Certificate in case of edible oil imported in bulk
o List of transit country, if the food consignment is trans-shipped through more than one country
o Temperature Chart / Report / Graph, if the food consignment trans-shipped under the Cold Chain Technologies (CCT)
from the port of origin to the point of import
o Stuffing list, Packing List
o Bill of Lading as mentioned in the Bill of Entry (BoE) for sea consignment
o Air Way Bill as mentioned in the Bill of Entry (BoE) for air consignment
o In case of aseptic package, declaration by an undertaking the manufacturer that the representative sealed sample is from
the same batch of the consignment
o In the absence of representative sample for the aseptic package, the importer should furnish an Undertaking to the effect
that they do not have any objection to break open the sealed aseptic container from the consignment and collect the
sample for laboratory analysis and the Food Authority is not responsible for any kind of damage to the consignment
due to such drawl of sample as it is necessary for the clearance of the consignment. Similarly, if the sample quantity is
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insufficient to draw the duplicate sample, the importer shall submit declaration that -no claim shall be made for re-testing,
if the primary test fails
o In case of re-import in addition to the documents listed above, submit the documents filed in the customs at the time of
export as well as copy of the rejection certificate with reasons for such rejection(s) issued by the Officials of importing
country before its re-export thereby leading to reimport into India
o High Sea Sale Agreement
o Radio Activity Certificate, if irradiation is used
o Submit any other report(s) / document(s) / undertaking (s)/ Affidavit(s) as directed and as specified by the Authorized
Officer or by the Food Authority from time to time
Saudi Exporters may visit the link provided below for more and updated information about the documents needed,
http://www.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/FSSAI_SoPs_for_Imports.pdf
15.3.7 Food Import Clearance System
Saudi exporters may visit the link provided below for the User Reference Manual about the Food Import Clearance System (FICS) for
Custom House Agents (CHA) and Importers,
https://ics.fssai.gov.in/pdf/User%20Reference%20Manual%20of%20FICS%20for%20CHA%20and%20Importer.pdf
15.4 Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is the central drug authority for discharging functions assigned to the
central government under the Drugs and Cosmetics act. CDSCO is responsible for the regulatory control over the import of drugs,
approval of new drugs and clinical trials79
15.4.1 CDSCO import license process80
The CDSCO import license is required to import pharmaceutical drugs into India and the process to obtain their license in illustrated
in Figure 44.
Illustrative of the Process for Obtaining a Drug import License
I II III
Appoint an Authorized agent Application fee, submission of Inspection fee, testing of samples and
in India documents and application form analysis of drugs
(Registration Certificate)
$ $
$
VI V IV
Drug Import license Application fee, submission of Registration certificate is granted to
is granted documents and application form ( the applicant
Drug Import license)
= Process stage
Figure 44 : Obtaining a Drug Import License
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Stage I:
For making an application, the manufacturer or the exporter must have a valid wholesale license for sale and distribution of drugs
or find an authorized agent in India who holds a valid license to manufacture and sell drug or a valid wholesale license for sale or
distribution of drugs
Stage II:
The payment for the registration application must be through the TR-6 challan to Bank of Baroda or make an electronic payment.
The required documents must be submitted as per the guidance given in the link http://cdsco.nic.in/Medical_div/guidance.htm. The
application form (Form 40) of registration certificate must be filled by the authorized agent and submitted at the CDSCO
Stage III:
Applicant must make payment to the testing laboratory which is approved by the government of India for the testing and analysis
of the drugs. Three batches of the drugs needs to be submitted to the designated laboratory for testing. The applicant must enclose
adequate samples for reanalysis along with the specifications, method of analyses, impurity standards, marker compounds, reference
standard along with its COA
Stage IV:
If the application is complete and the information provided are in order, the licensing authority shall approve the application and
issue registration certificate in form 41
Stage V:
The payment for the registration application must be through the TR-6 challan to Bank of Baroda or an electronic payment. The
required documents must be submitted as per the guidance given in the link http://cdsco.nic.in/writereaddata/Guidance%20
documents.pdf. The application form for the import license must be filled in and submitted
Stage VI:
If the application is complete in all respects and information is in order, the licensing authority approves the import license in Form 10

The key documents required to obtain registration certificate are:
• Covering letter specifying the intent of application
• Authorization letter revealing the name and designation of the authorized person.
• Duly Filled form 40 as per the Drugs and cosmetic rules
• TR 6 Challan for the payment
• Power of attorney authenticated in India before a first class magistrate or in the country of origin before such an equivalent
authority
• A duly attested valid copy of wholesale license for sale or distribution of drugs
• Free sale certificate/Certificate to foreign government/Certificate of Marketability from the country of origin
• Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product as per WHO
• Manufacturing license and/or Market Authorization Certificate
• Duly notarized copy of Product Registration Certificate
The key documents required for import license are:

• Covering letter duly signed and stamped by the authorized signatory
• Authorization letter from the Indian agent who is authorized to sign
• Form 8 duly filled
• Form 9 duly filled
• Requisite fee
• Copy of wholesale license for sale or distribution of drugs
• Copy of registration certificate authenticated by Indian agent
• Required documents as per Form 41
15.4.3 Lead Time

• The licensing authority shall issue the registration certificate within six months from the date of receipt of the application.
In exceptional circumstances the registration certificate may be issued within three months. But the targeted timeline for
processing the application is ninety calendar days81
• If the application is complete in all aspects and information are in order. The licensing authority will issue the import license
within three months from the date of receipt82

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There are various cost involved in obtaining the import license from CDSCO and some of the major costs are listed in Table 24
Table 24: Costs for CDSCO
Additional fees (for

Contents Fee (USD) every additional drug)
Application for registration certificate 1500 1000 USD
Testing and Inspection 5000 NA
Application for Import License 15 1.5
16. Packaging and Labelling Regulations – India

16.1 General Industries
16.1.1 Industry Regulator
The regulator for the general industries is the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Saudi Exporters may visit the link provided below for more information about the regulator,
http://consumeraffairs.nic.in/Home.aspx
16.1.2 Laws and Regulations
The Laws and Regulations are set by the Government of India, titled as “The Legal Metrology (Packed Commodities) Rules, 2011”,
provides information about83,
1. Provisions Applicable to Packages Intended for Retail Sale
2. Provisions Applicable to Wholesale Packages
3. Export and Import of Package Commodities
4. Exemptions
5. Registration of Manufacturers and Packers
6. General
Saudi exporters may visit the link provided below to view the Laws and Regulations,
http://bombayhighcourt.nic.in/libweb/rulec/LegalMetrologyPackagedCommoditiesRules,2011.pdf
16.2 Food Industry

The Food Industry regulator is the Food Safety and Standards Authority in India.
http://www.fssai.gov.in/
The Laws and Regulations are set by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, titled as the “Food Safety and Standards (Packaging
and Labelling) Regulations, 2011”, and provides the following information84,
1. General about the short title and commencement, and the definitions
2. Packaging and Labelling
http://fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/Food%20Safety%20and%20standards%20%28Packaging%20and%20Labelling%29%20
regulation,%202011.pdf
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16.2.3 Labelling Requirements85
The food-labelling requirement are different for various types of food i.e. Pre-packaged or packed food, wholesale packages and for
primary food products.
Pre-packaged Food (or Pre-packed food)
The labeling requirement for the pre-packaged or packed food is listed in Table 25.
Table 25 : Labeling requirements for pre-packaged or packed food
S. no Category Information required Information required on
1 Name of Food Product XYZ

List of Ingredients (Not required in case of single
2 In Descending Order
ingredient)
3 Nutritional Value Information In Descending Order
With a Prefix of ‘ Mfd. By; / Prd
4 Manufacturer's Name & Address By: / Pkd By: Original or primary packing
Complete Address only. ( May be ink jet or laser
In Case of Fixed Weight printing)
5 Net Quantity/ Weight of Product) Product
With a Prefix of ‘ Lot No: /
6 Lot / Batch Number Batch No: ‘
7 Date of Manufacture (i.e. Production Date)
8 Best Before or Use by Date or Date of Expiry
Suitable / Not Suitable for
Vegetarians
9 Veg / Non Veg Logo
10 Importer Name & Address With a Prefix ' Imported By : ' Primary packaging or separate
Complete Address sticker
Importer's FSSAI License Number (Will be considered as

11 rectifiable labelling defect from 1st July2014)
Wholesale Packages
The labeling requirements in case of wholesale packages are listed in Table 26,
85 Australian Trade Commission
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Table 25 : Labeling requirements for pre-packaged or packed food

List of Ingredients (Not required in case of single
2 In Descending Order
ingredient)
With a Prefix of ‘ Mfd. By; / Prd Original or primary packing
only. ( May be ink jet or laser
3 Manufacturer's Name & Address By: / Pkd By: printing)
Complete Address
4 Date of Manufacture/Production
5 Best Before or Use by Date or Date of Expiry
With a Prefix ‘ Imported By : ‘
6 Importer Name & Address Complete Address
Primary packaging or separate
Importer's FSSAI License Number (Will be considered as sticker
7 rectifiable labelling defect from 1st July 2014)
Primary Food
The labeling requirements for primary food is listed in Table 27.
Table 27 : Labeling requirements for Primary Food

2 Manufacturer's Name & Address In Descending Order Original or primary packing
With a Prefix of ‘ Mfd. By; / Prd only. ( May be ink jet or laser
3 Date of packing By: / Pkd By: printing)
Complete Address
With a Prefix ‘ Imported By : ‘
4 Importer Name & Address Complete Address
Primary packaging or separate
Importer’s FSSAI License Number (Will be considered as sticker
5 rectifiable labelling defect from 1st July 2014)
16.3 Pharma Industry

The Pharma Industry is regulated by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization in India.
http://cdsco.nic.in/forms/Default.aspx
The Laws and Regulations are set by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization “GUIDANCE DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT NO.
IMP/REG/200711”, and provides the following information about the Labelling and Packaging Information of Drugs86.
http://cdsco.nic.in/writereaddata/Guidance%20documents.pdf
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17. Useful Links
Content Links
Ministry of Commerce and Industry http://commerce.nic.in/

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), http://www.bis.org.in/cert/man.pdf
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) http://www.fssai.gov.in/
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) http://cdsco.nic.in/
Directorate General of Foreign Trade http://dgft.gov.in
Central Board of Excise and Customs http://www.cbec.gov.in
Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers www.chemicals.nic.in
Department of Pharmaceuticals, gov. of India http://pharmaceuticals.gov.in/
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas http://petroleum.nic.in/
Department of Electronics and Information technology http://deity.gov.in/
Ministry of Steel http://steel.gov.in/overview.htm
Directorate General of Health Services (Ministry of Health) www.mohfw.nic.in
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation www.agricoop.nic.in
Ministry of Food Processing Industries www.mofpi.nic.in
Department of Legal Metrology http://consumeraffairs.nic.in/
Department of Consumer Affairs www.consumeraffairs.nic.in
Directorate of Marketing and Inspection http://agmarknet.nic.in/
Ministry of Textiles http://ministryoftextiles.gov.in/
Reserve Bank of India https://www.rbi.org.in/
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries http://dahd.nic.in/dahd/default.aspx
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change http://www.moef.nic.in/
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18. Appendix
Appendix 1: Trade Promotion Organizations (TPO) and Trade Support Institutions (TSI) in India
S. Trade Promotion Organization / Trade Industry Contact

No Support Institutions
FICCI
Federation House
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Tansen Marg, New Delhi 110001
1 General
Industry Tel: +91-11-23738760-70
Fax: +91-11-23320714, 23721504
E-mail: ficci@ficci.com
Pragati Bhawan, Pragati Maidan, New
Delhi-110001
CIN: U74899DL1976NPL008453
2 India Trade Promotion Organization General Tel: +91-11-23371540 (EPABX)
Fax : +91-11-23371492, 23371493
E-mail : info@itpo.gov.in
The Mantosh Sondhi Centre
23, Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi -
110 003 (India)
3 Confederation of Indian Industry General Tel: +91-11-45771000 / 24629994-7
Fax: +91-11-24626149
E-mail: info@cii.in
Udyog Bhawan, H-wing,
Gate No-02,
Maulana Azad Road,
4 Directorate General of Foreign Trade General New Delhi -110 011
EPABX No.: +91-11-23061562
Fax: +91-11-23062225
5 Ministry of Urban development Government of India General Website: www.jnnurm.nic.in
B-1 Diplomatic Quarter
PO Box 94387
Riyadh - 11693, Saudi Arabia
6 Embassy of India General Tel: +966-11-4884144 / 4884691 / 4884692
24-hr Help-Line Numbers: +966-11-4884697 /
4881982
7 Council of Saudi Chamber General www.csc.org.sa
8 International Chamber of Commerce – Saudi Arabia General www.iccsaudiarabia.org.sa
9 Crop Life India Agriculture Website: www.croplifeindia.org
Janpath Bhawan, (3rd Floor, B-Wing), Janpath,
New Delhi-110001
10 Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Chemicals Tel: +91-11-23310681
Fax: +91-11-23725114
E-mail: dinesh.k72@gov.in
Sir Vithaldas Chambers, 6th Floor, 16 Mumbai
Samachar Marg
MUMBAI - 400 001. INDIA
11 Indian Chemical Council Chemicals Tel: +91-22-22047649/ 22048043/ 22846852
Fax: +91-22-22048057
E-mail: iccmumbai@iccmail.in
12 The Dyestuffs Manufacturers Association of India Chemicals Website: www.dmai.org
Pankaj Chambers Commercial Complex, 3rd
Floor
Preet Vihar, Vikas Marg,
Delhi – 110092, India
13 Alkali Manufacturers Association of India Chemicals Tel: +91-11-224 32003/ 224 10150
Fax: +91-11-224 68249
E-mail: hkanand@ama-india.org / priyasingh@
ama-india.org
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1156, Bole Smruti, Suryavanshi Kshatriya
Sabhagriha Marg, Off. Veer Savarkar Marg,
Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400 028. INDIA
14 Indian Speciality Chemical Manufacturers’ Association Chemicals Phone: +91-22-24465003
Email: info@iscma.in
iscma@email.com
Construction Industry Development Council
(CIDC)
801, Hemkunt Chambers, 89, Nehru Place, New
15 Construction Industry Development Council Construction Delhi - 110 019
Tel: +91-11-26489992/ 26234770/ 41617971
Fax: +91-11-26451604
G-1/G-20, Commerce Centre, J. Dadajee Road,
Tardeo, Mumbai 400034
16 Builders Association of India Construction Tel.: +91-22-23514134, 23514802, 23520507
Fax: +91-22-23521328
E-mail: baihq.mumbai@gmail.com
National Secretariat
703, Ansal Bhawan,
16, Kasturba Gandhi Marg,
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’
17 Construction New Delhi-110 001.
Associations of India Tel: +91-11-43126262/ 43126200
Fax:+91 11 43126211
E-mail:info@credai.org
PHD House, 4th Floor, 4/2 Siri Institutional Area
August Kranti Marg,
New Delhi – 110016
18 The Indian Council of Ceramic Tiles Construction Tel.: +91-11-26964238
Fax: +91-11-26511365
E-mail: info@icctas.com
CMA Tower
A-2E, Sector 24, Noida - 201 301 (U.P.)
19 Cement Manufacturers Association Construction Tel: +91-120-2411955, 2411957, 2411958
Fax: +91-120-2411956
Email: cmand@cmaindia.org
F-4 / 23, 4th Floor
Wave 1st Silver Tower
Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Plot No. D - 6, Sector - 18
20 Electronics
Association Noida - 201 301 (UP)
Tel: +91 120 4265697
Email: info@ceama.in
Secretary (Establishment)
Indian Dairy Association
IDA House, Sector-IV, R.K. Puram,
21 Indian Dairy Association Food - Dairy New Delhi-110 022
Tel.: +91-11-26170781/ 26165355/ 26179781
Fax: +91-11-26174719
E-mail: idahq@rediffmail.com
All India Food Processors’ Association
206, Aurobindo Place Market,
Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016
22 All India Food Processors Association Food Tel.: +91-11-26510860/26518848
Fax: +91-11-26510860
E-mail: aifpa@vsnl.net
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Village Panglian, P O Heeran
Chandigarh Road
Ludhiana – 141 112 (Punjab)
Tel.:+91-161-2820401-02/ 2848023/
23 All India Bread Manufacturers Association Food 3239922-33
Mob: +91-9872362000
Fax: +91-161-2848010
Email: ramesh@kittybread.in / info@kittybread.
in
138, Mittal Industrial Estate No. 3
M. Vasanji Road,
Andheri (East),
Mumbai - 400 059
24 Federation of Corrugated Box Manufacturers Packaging India
Tel: +91-22-2850 0687
Fax: +91-22-2850 4523
E-mail: admin@fcbm.org
314, V. K. Industrial Estate
10/14, Pais Street
Byculla West
Mumbai 400011
25 Indian Corrugated Case Manufacturers Association Packaging Tel: +91-22-23074652 /
Tel: +91-22-23075042
Fax: +91-22-23073414
Mobile: +91-9820152920
E-mail : iccmaindia@gmail.com
Belco Pharma
515, MIE, Bahadurgarh-124507
Distt. Jhajjar (Haryana)
Mobile: 9811106606
26 Confederation of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceutical Tel.: +91-1276-267557/
+91-1276-268557
Fax: +91-1276-267607
E-mail: belcopharma@yahoo.com / pkgupta_
cipi@yahoo.in
Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers,
Department of Pharmaceuticals,
Room No. 514,
27 Department of Pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi
Tel.: +91-11-23063341
Fax: 011-2306341
Email: sunanda.sharma@nic.in
Mumbai
P & S Corporate House, Plot No. A-56, Road No.
1, 5th Floor,
Near Tunga International, Midc,
28 All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation Precious Stones Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400093
Tel.: +91-22-67382727/
+91-22-8879001898
E-mail: info@gjf.in / marketing@gjf.in
Office No. AW 1010, Tower A,
G Block, Bharat Diamond Bourse, Next to ICICI
Bank,
Bandra-Kurla Complex,
Bandra - East,
29 Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Precious Stones Mumbai - 400 051, India
Tel: +91-22-26544600 /
+91-22-42263600
Fax: +91-22-26524764
Email: ho@gjepcindia.com
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India at a Glance Strategic Location in South Asia

Head of State Pranab Mukherjee

Population 1.25 billion

GDP Growth 7.2 % (2014) Seaports 199

India is the 7th largest economy in the world by nominal GDP

Figure 1: Country Overview2

GDP (purchasing power parity) GDP (Real Growth Rate)

GDP (per capital PPP)

5,600 5,500 • India’s GDPs increased over the three years

2012 2013 2014

Import Partners Export Partners

Figure 3: Trade Partners Overview6

Figure 4: KSA Exports to India Industry-wise (2010 – 2014)

32% Bars & Rods 18% Electric Wires & Fittings

15% Metal Sheets 9% Cement & Plaster

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Figure 5: Building Materials Imported in India

57% Paints & Dyes 31% Glass & Ceramics

6% Cement & Plaster 3% Pipes & Tubes

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Figure 6: Building Materials Imported in India from KSA

15% Inorganic Chemicals 13% Fertilizer

Figure 7: Chemical & Polymers Imported in India

38% Basic Chemical 32% Inorganic Chemicals

Figure 8: Chemicals & Polymers Imported from KSA

8% Kitchen Goods 8% Toiletries

Figure 9: Consumer Durables Imported in India

Product Contribution for Consumer Consumer Durables Imported (2010-14)

5% consumer Electronics 1% Furniture 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Figure 10: Consumer Durables Imported from KSA

56% Cooking oil and fats 29% Fruits & Vegetable

4% Fruit Juice & Beverages 4% Bakery & Confectionary

Figure 11: Food Products Imported in India

15% Fruit Juice & Beverages 1% Bakery & Confectionary

Figure 12: Food Products Imported in India from KSA

49% Electronics 13% Mechanical Engines & Parts

11% Tools 5% Electrical Batteries & Inductors

Figure 13: Heavy Machinery imported in India

Heavy Machinery Imported (2010-14)

Saudi Exports to India - HM & E ( in SAR mn)

Figure 14: Heavy Machinery Imported in India from KSA

22% Plastic Sheets And Films 5% Caps & Lids

Figure 15: Packaging Imported in India

60% Caps & Lids 20% Plastic Sheets & Films

Figure 16: Packaging Imported in India from KSA

60% Drug 27% Medical Instruments

Figure 17: Pharmaceuticals Imported in India

Figure 18: Pharmaceuticals Imported in India from KSA

59% Precious Metals 39% Gemstone

1% Jewelry 1% Watches 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Figure 19: Precious Metals Imported in India

Figure 20: Precious Metals Imported in India from KSA

48% Fabrics 32% Cloths

Figure 21: Textiles Imported in India

46% Fabrics 34% Cloths

20% Carpets 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Figure 22: Textiles Imported in India from KSA

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