TradeDesk — Export & Import Tools

TradeDesk

Built from 12 years in freight forwarding. Answer a few questions and get a straight answer.

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See direct and via-hub options, the airlines and shipping lines on each lane, and typical transit times from India.

Mode

✈️ Air 🚢 Sea

From (origin)

To (destination)

Taking goods abroad for an exhibition, trade fair, demo or as samples? You have three main routes: an ATA Carnet, a Temporary Import Bond at destination, or a plain (permanent) export. This helper picks one.

1. Is your destination country in the ATA Carnet network?The UAE, EU countries, UK, USA, Singapore and 75+ others accept carnets.

Yes No Not sure

2. Do you expect to sell goods at the event?

No, everything comes back Maybe a few pieces Most or all of it

3. How many trips or countries in the next 12 months?

One event, one country Several events or countries

4. How are the goods travelling?

With me, as baggage Express courier Air or sea freight

5. Approximate value of the consignment?

Under ₹2 lakh ₹2–25 lakh Over ₹25 lakh

6. Does the event have an official freight forwarder, or do you have a forwarder with a destination partner?

Yes No Don't know yet

7. Are you also sending giveaways, brochures, food samples or other consumables?

Yes No

Get the documents and approvals you need to import into India, including duty checks, other-agency clearances and payment.

1. What are you importing for?

Resale / business use Raw material for production Our own goods coming back Samples

2. How is it arriving?

Air freight Sea freight Courier

3. Country of origin

FTA partner (UAE, ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Australia…) China Other

4. What's in it? Tick all that apply.

Electronics / anything wireless Food / beverages / ingredients Plants, seeds, wood, natural fibre Cosmetics / medicines Chemicals Toys / items under BIS quality orders Second-hand machinery / equipment

Get a checklist of the documents for your shipment, covering registrations, shipping papers, product rules, destination rules and getting paid.

1. What kind of shipment?

Sale to a buyer Exhibition (goods may return) Free samples

2. How is it shipping?

Air freight Sea freight Courier / post

3. Destination

UAE EU UK USA Other

4. What's in it? Tick all that apply.

Art / handicrafts Wood, bamboo, cane, jute, grass Food / spices / snacks Textiles / garments Incense, candles, oils, liquids Antique-looking / aged-finish art Packed in wooden crates or pallets

5. Payment terms

Advance Letter of Credit DP / DA (via bank) Open account / credit

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Important: This is general guidance, not legal or customs advice. Rules, fees and limits change, so confirm with your CHA or freight forwarder before you ship.

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