Export Terms

1. Scope

These Export Terms apply to export shipments coordinated by Blueroute Exim ("Blueroute Exim", "we", "us") on behalf of global buyers. They describe how we operate, what we coordinate and what the buyer is responsible for. For any specific order, the Proforma Invoice (PI) signed by both parties shall prevail in the event of any conflict with these Export Terms.

2. Incoterms

We work with the following Incoterms (Incoterms 2020): FOB, FCA, CIF, CFR and EXW. The Incoterm and named port must be specified in full in the Proforma Invoice — for example, "FOB Nhava Sheva, India, Incoterms 2020". The Incoterm determines who pays for transport, insurance and documentation, and at what physical point risk transfers from seller to buyer.

• FOB (Free On Board): Seller delivers goods on board the vessel at the named origin port. Buyer arranges and pays for ocean freight, insurance and destination clearance.
• FCA (Free Carrier): Seller delivers goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's nominated carrier at a named place. Modern alternative to FOB; suitable for LCL and air freight.
• CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): Seller arranges and pays for ocean freight and minimum marine insurance to the named destination port. Risk transfers at the origin port.
• CFR (Cost and Freight): Same as CIF but without insurance arranged by the seller.
• EXW (Ex Works): Buyer takes over at the supplier's premises and handles everything thereafter. Rarely used for Indian exports.

3. Product availability

All products are subject to availability at the time of order confirmation. Seasonal products (particularly agro and food) are subject to harvest cycles and market availability. Specifications, grades and packaging options may change based on supplier capability. We do not guarantee continuous availability of any product across seasons. If a product becomes unavailable after order confirmation, we will inform the buyer promptly and offer alternatives or a refund of any advance paid for that product.

4. Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

MOQ varies by product category, supplier and order complexity. Typical MOQ ranges are indicative only and the actual MOQ for any specific order shall be stated in the Proforma Invoice. Orders below the MOQ may be accepted at the supplier's discretion, typically with a small order surcharge.

• Bulk agro: typically 1 container (18–25 MT).
• Retail-pack food: typically 5,000–10,000 units per SKU.
• Textile garments (private label): 500–1,000 pieces per style.
• Leather footwear (private label): 500–1,000 pairs per style.
• Handicrafts: 200–1,000 pieces per design.

5. Inspection

Where pre-shipment inspection (PSI) is coordinated, it is conducted on a statistical sampling basis (typically AQL 2.5 major / 4.0 minor, or as agreed in the PI). PSI covers quantity, workmanship, packaging, labelling and shipping marks. PSI reduces but does not eliminate the risk of defects. PSI is not a 100% check. The buyer may nominate an inspection agency (such as SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, TÜV or Cotecna), or request that we nominate one. Inspection costs are typically borne by the buyer.

6. Lab testing

Where lab testing is coordinated, samples are drawn by the inspector and sent to an accredited laboratory (typically NABL-accredited under ISO/IEC 17025, and recognised by the destination authority where applicable). Lab testing covers parameters agreed in the PI — for example, pesticide residues, aflatoxin, microbial load, heavy metals, moisture, composition and active component content. Lab turnaround time is typically 5–10 working days. Lab testing is subject to lab availability and capability for the specific parameters requested.

7. Documentation

We coordinate the export document set, which typically includes:

• Commercial Invoice.
• Packing List.
• Certificate of Origin (chamber-attested).
• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill.
• Inspection Certificate (where PSI is done).
• Lab Report / Certificate of Analysis (where lab testing is done).
• Phytosanitary Certificate (plant-origin products).
• FSSAI / Health Certificate (food products).
• Halal Certificate (where requested).
• Fumigation / ISPM-15 Certificate (where wood packaging is used).

Drafts of all documents are shared with the buyer for approval before originals are issued. IEC, GST, MSME and PAN copies of the exporter are available on request.

8. Shipment

Under FOB or FCA, the buyer's nominated freight forwarder takes over at the agreed point. Under CIF or CFR, we arrange main-carriage freight (and insurance under CIF) to the named destination port. Transit times are indicative only and depend on carrier, routing, port congestion and customs. Transit times are not guaranteed. Container stuffing is supervised where coordinated; photographs of stuffing are shared with the buyer.

9. Buyer's import responsibility

The buyer is responsible for all destination-side import matters, including:

• Import licence, permit or registration where applicable.
• Import customs clearance and duty / tax payment.
• Destination port handling and inland transport.
• Destination-specific labelling and language compliance.
• Destination food safety, phytosanitary or standards inspection.
• Any registration of the foreign supplier with the destination authority.
• Any destination-side certification or testing required by local authorities.

The exporter cannot and does not handle destination-side compliance. The buyer is responsible for confirming, before placing an order, that the product is permitted for import into the destination country from India, and that all destination compliance requirements are met.

10. Destination compliance responsibility

It is the buyer's responsibility to confirm that the product, packaging, labelling and documentation comply with the laws and regulations of the destination country. Blueroute Exim supports with documentation and lab testing where requested, but the legal compliance responsibility at destination is the buyer's. We recommend that buyers work with a destination customs broker experienced in their product category.

11. Pricing and currency

Export quotations are typically in USD, EUR or another major freely-convertible currency. Prices quoted are indicative and subject to supplier confirmation at the time of order. Prices do not include destination import duties, taxes or clearance charges unless explicitly stated. The Proforma Invoice is the binding commercial document for pricing.

12. Lead times

Lead times quoted are indicative and depend on product, supplier, order size, inspection and lab testing requirements, and shipping schedule. Lead times are not guaranteed. We will inform the buyer promptly of any expected delay.

13. Changes to these Export Terms

We may update these Export Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the date of the most recent changes.

14. Contact

For any questions about these Export Terms, please contact us at info@bluerouteexim.in.