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Export Readiness Checklist

Assess your preparedness across 6 critical export areas. Check off each item you have completed.

Business Registration and Legal

0/5

Product and Market Readiness

0/5

Documentation Knowledge

0/4

Financial Preparedness

0/4

Compliance and Logistics

0/4

Buyer Readiness

0/3

Your Readiness Score

0%
Needs Preparation
0 of 25 items completed
Category Breakdown
Business Registration and Legal0/5
Product and Market Readiness0/5
Documentation Knowledge0/4
Financial Preparedness0/4
Compliance and Logistics0/4
Buyer Readiness0/3

This checklist is for self-assessment purposes only. Consult with a licensed CHA or trade advisor for compliance verification.

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Export Readiness Report — BizLink Exports

Score: 0 / 25 (0%) — Needs Preparation

Business Registration and Legal (0/5)

  • [ ] IEC (Import Export Code) obtained from DGFT
  • [ ] GST registration completed
  • [ ] Business PAN card available
  • [ ] Current bank account with AD (Authorized Dealer) bank
  • [ ] MSME / Udyam registration completed

Complete your IEC registration on the DGFT portal and ensure your bank is authorized for forex transactions before proceeding.

Product and Market Readiness (0/5)

  • [ ] Product meets international quality standards (ISO / BIS / CE as applicable)
  • [ ] HS Code identified for your product
  • [ ] Target export market(s) identified
  • [ ] Competitor pricing research completed
  • [ ] Product packaging suitable for international shipping

Research your target market thoroughly. Use the HS Code Finder tool on this site to identify the correct tariff classification for your goods.

Documentation Knowledge (0/4)

  • [ ] Familiar with Commercial Invoice format
  • [ ] Understand Packing List requirements
  • [ ] Know about Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
  • [ ] Aware of Certificate of Origin process

Study the standard export document formats. Our Export Documentation Pack covers all templates with instructions.

Financial Preparedness (0/4)

  • [ ] Working capital available for first shipment
  • [ ] Understand payment terms (LC, TT, DA/DP)
  • [ ] Aware of export credit / insurance options (ECGC)
  • [ ] Cost estimation done (FOB / CIF pricing)

Use our Export Cost Calculator to prepare accurate FOB and CIF quotations. Explore ECGC insurance for buyer credit protection.

Compliance and Logistics (0/4)

  • [ ] Connected with a licensed CHA (Customs House Agent)
  • [ ] Aware of FEMA regulations for forex
  • [ ] Know about DGFT schemes (RoDTEP, Advance Authorization)
  • [ ] Have identified freight forwarder options

Engage a licensed CHA early. Use our RoDTEP Rate Finder tool to check available incentives for your product category.

Buyer Readiness (0/3)

  • [ ] Have at least one potential buyer lead
  • [ ] Know how to verify buyer credibility
  • [ ] Prepared a product catalog or capability presentation

Register on trade portals like IndiaMART, TradeIndia, or Alibaba. Prepare a professional product catalog with specifications and pricing.

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