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Always-On Reference
Every Trade Term,
Explained Plainly.
Twenty-eight trade terms decoded in plain language, from B/L and CBM through to demurrage and letters of credit: every word you need as a buyer.
An eight-part guide to sourcing from India,
from first enquiry to long-term partnership.
Containers, documents, payment and shipping.
Container Types, Loading & CBM
20ft, 40ft and High Cube containers: when to use each one, and how CBM (cubic metres) determines the real shipping cost that you pay for every container.
Export Documents & Clearance
The four documents that travel with every shipment, the extra ones your market may ask for, and the labelling rules that decide whether your goods clear quickly.
50/50 · 60/40 · L/C on Request
How Antaara structures every payment: the advance that starts your order, the balance due before it ships, and the letter of credit you can ask for to cover that balance.
Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI)
A pre-shipment inspection lets you check your goods before the container leaves India, so you can be sure they meet your requirements before you pay the balance.
FSSAI · APEDA · Spice Board · Halal
The approvals that sit behind every trusted Indian exporter: what each one covers, when your market asks for it, and where Antaara stands on each one of them.
EXW·FCA·FOB·CFR
Who pays what, who carries the risk, and where it transfers. EXW, FCA, FOB and CFR are the four terms we quote, and this guide explains each one in plain words.
Three Reasons Buyers Choose India
Global scale, year-round supply, and five different climate zones — the clear, simple case for making India your main partner for all of your long-term sourcing needs.
Working with India
Time zones, festival seasons and payment terms: the hard-won lessons that help your long-term partnerships with Indian exporters grow stronger each year.
Twenty-eight trade terms decoded in plain language, from B/L and CBM through to demurrage and letters of credit: every word you need as a buyer.
Have a specific question — about a product, a process, or your particular sourcing situation? We welcome direct conversations, with no commitment required.
Before You Go…
Thank you for visiting Antaara Foods. We’ll be here whenever you’re ready to begin this journey with us.