Why Your Import Shipment Gets Stuck at Customs – Import Customs Clearance India Explained
In early 2025, a Delhi-based importer brought in consumer electronics via Mumbai airport. The shipment arrived on time, but clearance was delayed by 4 days. The issue was simple: HS code mismatch between invoice and filing Product description not aligned with customs classification What followed: ₹32,000 storage charges ₹16,000 re-handling and documentation correction cost Loss […]
IEC Registration & DGFT Compliance for Kochi Traders: What Kerala Exporters Must Know in 2026
Kochi-based exporter shipping processed food products to the Middle East faced an unexpected delay. The cargo was packed, containerized, and reached Cochin Port on time. Vessel cut-off was still 18 hours away. Yet the shipment did not move. The issue was not port congestion or shipping line delay. It was a DGFT compliance mismatch — […]
Top 5 Customs Compliance Challenges for Maharashtra’s MSME Exporters — And How to Solve Them
A Mumbai-based MSME exporter had a routine shipment of industrial fasteners scheduled for export to the Middle East. The cargo reached JNPT on time, documentation was filed, and vessel booking was confirmed. However, during customs processing, a mismatch was detected between the invoice description and the HS code declared. What seemed like a minor issue […]