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Estimate your Import/Export setup, documentation, customs coordination, freight support and ongoing trade compliance costs.
International trade consulting requires absolute clarity. Our algorithmic pricing model computes exact professional fees across six structural dimensions while upholding strict statutory separation:
We evaluate whether your operational model requires Import Only, Export Only, Both, or Comprehensive Advisory, sizing base compliance parameters according to your company type and anticipated consignment velocity.
Covers DGFT IEC issuance, Authorised Dealer (AD) code registration at nominated sea/air customs ports, ICEGATE registrations, GST LUT setups, and detailed 8-digit HS/HSN classification for accurate duty computation.
Commercial invoice reviews, packing lists, shipping bills, bills of entry, Certificate of Origin filings, and Incoterms 2020 contractual alignment—bundled to eliminate duplicate invoicing across routine filings.
Exporters and importers are often misled by opaque quotes that mix professional consulting with customs duties or port levies. Here is our unambiguous breakdown:
Clear answers regarding documentation timelines, statutory exclusions, port handling, and retainer structures.
Adequs professional fees strictly compensate our senior regulatory consultants for audit, classification research, documentation drafting, DGFT filing, and CHA coordination. Government statutory fees (such as DGFT application fees, Customs Duties, IGST) and carrier charges are levied directly by authorities and carriers.
IEC generation on the DGFT online portal typically takes 24 to 48 hours once company documents are verified. AD Code registration requires your bank's formal letter and ICEGATE customs approval, which generally takes 3 to 7 working days per customs port.
No. Customs duties, IGST, anti-dumping duties, port demurrage, and freight costs fluctuate continuously based on product valuation, container volume, and carrier schedules. They are strictly separate and paid directly to customs authorities or logistics providers.
Every commercial export requires a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill (filed via ICEGATE), Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), Certificate of Origin, and GST LUT file. Certain goods require special Ministry NOCs or phytosanitary certificates.
If your enterprise handles 2 or more shipments monthly, a monthly retainer operates as your dedicated outsourced trade desk. It saves 30% to 50% compared to ad-hoc billing and guarantees immediate turnaround for shipping bills and customs query resolutions.
The calculator models our standard professional pricing schedule with high precision. Final proposals may include minor adjustments based on specialized regulatory requirements (e.g. CDSCO, FSSAI, BIS, or SCOMET dual-use items).
Speak directly with an Adequs Senior Trade Compliance Advisor for a comprehensive review of your product classification, customs ports, and export-import documentation.