Wish to Trade in the Indian Market? Understand Different Types of Licenses for International Trade


In the current environment of rapid globalization, international trade has become an important concept in the
Indian Market -especially with respect to import and export of products. The nature of different economies will vary -under-developed, developed, and developing. Moreover, additional factors like availability of natural resources, capital for production of goods, technology, and others play a crucial role in the entire economic development of any nation.

Countries that are rich in natural resources (like India) can look forward to exporting products to other nations while earning foreign exchange. On the other hand, countries with the lack of proper resources might have to import specific products from other nations for their use.

Different Licenses for International Trade

Different nations impose export and import duties on particular goods -depending on the nation of origin. The overall management of tariffs and duties is carried out through international trade policies and laws. In addition to imposing duties, nations also put restrictions on the import & export of specific items with the help of different licenses.

Some of the common licenses required for executing international trade are:

  • Open General Licensed Items: Typically, standard traded and exchanged items like textiles, handicrafts, consumable products, durables, electronics, drugs, food articles, and so more, are usually allowed to be exported and imported by all nations without any restriction.
  • Imports Against Specific Import Licenses: Most products like plant & machinery, second hand capital equipment, engines, and others are also traded, imported, and transferred under normal conditions by under-developed and developing nations.
  • These second-hand goods and machinery are given allowance on imports on the receiving nation only with the help of a particular license obtained for the given objective. This license will help in setting forth specific conditions that are expected to be fulfilled by the importer to offer proof regarding the machinery’s residual life.
  • Export Licenses: Most domestic industries are engaged in the export of significant raw materials and natural resources like steel, iron, herbs, and so more. In such a scenario, the Government is responsible for controlling and restricting the overall exports by issuing specific export licenses.
  • Import-Quantity Restrictions/Quota: Some nations like the United States of America ensure quantity restrictions for importing specific items like textiles on specific nations. In this case, the exporters are expected to adhere to the norms of the restriction or quota. These norms are periodically amended and reviewed as per the requirement.
  • Negative List: There are several nations out there that maintain a proper list known as ‘negative list’ of products. The list is responsible for prohibiting the import & export of specific items like wildlife, animal hides, livestock, precious wildlife, drugs, and several other sensitive items.

 It is important to understand these licenses as the ultimate Importing Into India Guide for Beginners.

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