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How to Check Shipping Bill Status? Step by Step Guide to Check Status on ICEGATE 2026
Shipping Bill Status is the real-time customs clearance progress of your export shipment than can be tracked through ICEGATE. After your CHA files a Shipping Bill (export declaration) with Indian Customs, the SB (Shipping Bill) status shows whether your goods are approved, under processing, cleared for export (LEO granted), or if EGM has been filed by the shipping line. Tracking Shipping Bill status on ICEGATE is critical because it determines when your shipment can physically leave the port a
What Is ICEGATE? Complete Guide to Registration, Login, Bill of Entry e-Payment
What is ICEGATE? ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Data Interchange Gateway) is the official online portal of Indian Customs where importers, exporters, and customs brokers file all customs documents electronically. ICEGATE enables electronic filing of Bills of Entry (imports), Shipping Bills (exports), IGM (Integrated Manifest), and online payment of customs duties. ICEGATE is the digital gateway for all international trade through India, managed by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Cus
What Is a Bill of Entry (BOE)? Complete Guide with BOE Status Meaning, IGST Process & Mistakes
A Bill of Entry (BOE) is the mandatory legal document filed by importers or their customs agent (CHA) when goods arrive at an Indian Sea Port/ Land Port/ Airport. It serves as the official declaration to customs, it contains detailed information about type, quantity, value, and classification of imported goods. Without a valid BOE, customs cannot clear your shipment, no duties or taxes can be assessed, and goods remain stuck at the port indefinitely. Importers can track the progression of BOE us
What Is IEC Code? Full Form, Registration, Verification and Updation Check
IEC stands for Importer-Exporter Code, Before 2017 it used to be a 10-digit unique identification number but after introduction of GST in 2017 the Importer-Exporter Code for firms in India became the same as their PAN (Permanent Account Number), though you still need to apply it via the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Without an IEC, no shipment can legally clear customs, and no government trade incentives can be accessed for import ex
理解 LUT 编号：含义、重要性及查询方式
出口商在印度必须遵守 GST（商品及服务税）相关法规，才能确保业务高效运作并保持合规。该流程中的一个重要组成部分就是 LUT 编号。本篇由 EximPe 出品的指南将为您详细介绍什么是 LUT 编号、其重要性、如何在 GST 门户网站上获取该编号，以及常见问题解答。 什么是 LUT 编号？ 在 GST（商品及服务税） 体系下，出口商提交的 承诺函（Letter of Undertaking，LUT） 会获得一个唯一的参考编号，即 LUT 编号。该编号与您的申请直接关联，便于税务机关和相关企业查询您的税务状态以及出口资格。 LUT 编号通过在 GST 门户网站提交 Form GST RFD-11 生成。该编号通常为系统自动生成的代码或唯一序列号，并记录在您的合规档案中。 为什么 LUT 编号很重要？ * 实现免税出口： LUT 编号允许出口商在不预先缴纳 IGST 的情况下，向海外或 SEZ（特殊经济区）供应货物或服务。 * 简化合规流程： 作为官方参考编号，便于主管部门核查您是否符合 GST 出口要求。 * 文件与追踪： 在提交记录、核验资料及回应税务部门问询时至关
What is a Nostro Account in Banking? Meaning, Examples, and Uses
Trading with other nations often involves a lot of rules, procedures, and duties. Managing and sorting products that travel across borders is mainly done with the help of the Harmonized System Code — referred to as the HS Code. When you handle import and export, HS codes are important for putting your goods in the proper tax class and making sure they fit with all customs rules. Here, we are covering what an HS code means, why it plays a significant role, and how to get the proper HS code for y
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