Global Export & Incoterms Guide

International Buyer Handbook
Incoterms 2020 Compliant Request Quote
Export Shipping Documents, Phytosanitary and Ocean Bills of Lading
Attested Export Shipping Dossiers
Trade Compliance & Security

Zero-Defect Documentation & Rapid Clearance

From Clean On Board Ocean Bills of Lading and Central Government Phytosanitary Certificates to accredited Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Chamber of Commerce Origin Attestations, every Nafra consignment is backed by complete, verifiable documentation.

Clean Ocean B/L (3/3) Phytosanitary Certificate NABL Laboratory COA Certificate of Origin

Incoterms 2020 Options

We structure quotes according to your preferred logistics model.

CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)

Most Popular for Overseas Buyers. Nafra arranges pre-carriage, export customs clearance in India, ocean freight to your destination port, and marine cargo insurance policy (110% CIF value).

Destination Port Delivery

FOB (Free On Board)

Nafra delivers the cargo over the ship's rail at Mundra Port (INMUN1) or Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) and completes all Indian export customs formalities. The buyer nominates the shipping line.

Loading Port Handoff

CFR (Cost & Freight)

Nafra pays for the ocean carriage to the named discharge port. The buyer arranges their own marine cargo insurance from the time goods pass the ship's rail at the Indian loading port.

Freight Pre-paid

EXW (Ex-Works Factory)

Goods are packaged and made available for pickup directly at our processing facility in Unjha, Gujarat. The buyer's designated clearing agent manages domestic transport and port export customs.

Factory Floor Delivery

Mandatory Export Documentation Suite

To guarantee zero customs delays at your destination port, every Nafra consignment includes complete, attested shipping dossiers dispatched via DHL express and bank channels:

Commercial Invoice & Packing List

Detailed HS codes, gross/net weight breakdowns, container and seal numbers.

Clean Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L)

Original 3/3 set of ocean bills of lading marked "Clean On Board" and "Freight Prepaid".

Phytosanitary Certificate

Issued by Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Ministry of Agriculture.

Certificate of Origin (COO)

Attested by authorized Chamber of Commerce / Spices Board of India.

Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Independent NABL accredited lab analysis for purity, moisture, and absence of pesticides.

Fumigation Certificate

Methyl Bromide (MBr) or Aluminium Phosphide treatment certificate by licensed agencies.

Frequently Asked Export Questions

Everything overseas importers need to know about purchasing and shipping from Unjha, Gujarat, India.

What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for export shipments?

Our standard minimum export order is 1 x 20ft FCL (Full Container Load), which accommodates approximately 18 to 22 Metric Tons depending on commodity density. For trial shipments, we offer consolidated FCL shipments combining multiple commodities (e.g., Cumin, Fennel, and Sesame Seeds).

Which Indian seaports does Nafra Overseas ship from?

Consignments are stuffed directly at our Unjha facility and dispatched via dedicated highway corridors to Mundra Port (INMUN1, 320 km), Kandla Port (INIXY1), and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1 / JNPT, Mumbai), providing direct weekly sailings to global destinations.

What payment terms are accepted for international buyers?

We accept standard international commercial payment terms: Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at sight), Telegraphic Transfer (T/T with advance deposit and balance against Clean B/L copy), and CAD (Cash Against Documents) for qualified corporate clients.

What mandatory export certificates accompany every consignment?

Every shipment includes a complete attested shipping dossier: Clean On Board Ocean B/L (3/3), Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Ministry Phytosanitary Certificate, Chamber Certificate of Origin, NABL Accredited Laboratory COA, and licensed Fumigation Certificate.

What are your standard delivery lead times to major global ports?

Factory processing and container dispatch takes 10 to 14 days from contract confirmation. Ocean transit is approximately 4-6 days to Middle East GCC (Jebel Ali), 18-24 days to Northern Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg), and 28-35 days to North America.