Following steps are taken to export goods from one country to another :

1. Receipt of enquiry and sending quotations.

2. Receipt or order of indent.

3. Assessing importer’s credit-worthiness.

4. Obtaining export license.

5. Obtaining pre-shipment finance.

6. Production or procurement of goods.

7. Pre-shipment inspection.

8. Excise clearance.

9. Obtaining certificate of origin.

10. Reservation of shipping space.

11. Packing and forwarding.

12. Insurance of goods.

13. Customs clearance.

14. Obtaining mates receipt.
15. Payment of freight and issuance of bill of lading.

16. Securing payment.

When the importer places an order to import the goods, he places an order for the goods to be despatched. This order is known as ‘indent’ containing description of the goods ordered, prices to be paid, delivery terms, packing and marking details and delivery instructions.

The different incentives given by government permit the exporters either to make out rightly duty free imports of raw materials and machinery as needed for producing goods and services for exports or to later claim refund of duties, if already paid, on such imports.

World Bank and its four affiliates viz. IDA, MIGA, IFC, ICSID are concerned with providing long term finance and finance related assistance such as protection from risks to the member countries.