Import in 5 Steps Blueprint

Import in 5 Steps Blueprint

IEC to customs clearance, every duty and fee sourced

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Can a Beginner Import? The Honest Answer

Correction 1, the "37,000" line. A commonly quoted figure is about ₹37,000 duty and tax on ₹1 lakh. The checked figure is ₹37,470 without the 1%…

Correction 3, the IEC line. Often claimed: the IEC takes a few days. The ₹500 fee is solid: the DGFT IEC manual says "The Application of IEC Fee is…

Correction 6, the sample line. The reel says to order a ₹2-3 thousand sample. That is the product price only. Once you add express courier (about…

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Step 1: Get Your IEC and Set Up the Paperwork Around It

The IEC (Importer Exporter Code) is a 10-character number from DGFT, and it is the same as your PAN. The rule is plain: no import or export may be…

DGFT's FAQ says the average time is "immediate" after a successful submission. Service sites say 1 to 3 working days.

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Step 5: Shipping, Customs Clearance and What to Do on Arrival

About USD 7 to 10 per kg, about ₹710 to ₹970 per kg

USD 3.50 to 5.50 per chargeable kg, about ₹340 to ₹530 per kg

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Landed Cost of Rs 1 Lakh Plastic Import (P&L)

A commonly quoted figure is that ₹1 lakh of plastic goods carries about ₹37,000 of duty and tax. That is true only in one case. Below are both cases,…

A commonly quoted figure is about ₹37,000. The checked figure is ₹37,470 to ₹37,845, and only if ₹1 lakh is the CIF value. If ₹1 lakh is the goods…

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Negotiating With Suppliers

A first-time buyer of Rs 2,500 has almost no leverage on price, so negotiate on clarity, not on discounts. Ask for everything in writing, test with a…

Import payments go through an authorised dealer (AD) bank, by wire (SWIFT). Under the new FEMA import regulations in force since 1 October 2026,…

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Risk 3: Supplier Fraud and Quality

A typical deposit is 30%, with the balance before or at shipment (sourcing-agent blog, LOW: ChineseCheck ). On a ₹1 lakh order that is ₹30,000 at…

A small order has no leverage. A supplier who ships a worse grade of ₹3,000 goods will not lose sleep over you.

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What's inside - 33 sections

Part 1 - Before you start (5 sections)
  • Can a beginner import, and who should wait
  • What a first-timer should and should not import
  • Alibaba vs 1688 vs agents vs buying from an Indian importer
Part 2 - The 5 steps (6 sections)
  • IEC on the DGFT portal, HSN code and duty worked out
  • Supplier platforms by country, and how to vet a supplier
  • Sample first, small first order, then shipping and clearance
Part 3 - The rules (5 sections)
  • Who needs an IEC, BIS and QCO checks, customs rules
  • Paying a foreign supplier legally through your bank
  • GST credit, Udyam and schemes that help importers
Part 4 - The money (8 sections)
  • Landed cost of a Rs 1 lakh import, line by line
  • Sample and first-order budget, margin and break-even
  • Choosing the product, pricing, negotiation, quality checks and message templates

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Animesh Kumar
Animesh Kumar
Founder of FirmGenie · builds PaperBabu, Sanim AI and OmGrah
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FAQs

Is this a course or a file?

A file. It is a written blueprint you read on your phone, not videos or a course.

Is it in Hindi?

Yes. Every section is in English and Hindi, with one tap to switch.

How much will I earn?

It does not promise any income. It shows you how to work out your own landed cost, margin and break-even before you order. If you want a ready-made product or a fixed income, do not buy this.

Can I really start with a Rs 2-3 thousand sample?

The sample itself can cost Rs 2-3 thousand. With courier and duty it usually lands higher, and your first real order needs more. The blueprint gives the full first-order budget.

Does it list supplier platforms for countries other than China?

Yes. It lists checked platforms for China, Thailand, South Korea, Europe and the USA, plus the ones we could not verify.

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