Import Export Academy
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A comprehensive, government-verified curriculum for Indian entrepreneurs entering international trade.
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Foundations of Import Export Business
Definition, Trade Cycle, Registration, Types & Short Forms
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Products, HS Codes & Market Research
Finding the right product, classifying it, and identifying markets
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Targeting Country, Export Marketing & Communication
Market research tools, online & offline marketing, professional email templates
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Payment Terms, Letters of Credit, Finance & ECGC
Trade finance, LC types, pre/post shipment credit and export credit insurance
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Incoterms, Transport, Containers, Ports, Insurance & Inspection
Logistics infrastructure, shipping terms, India's port network and trade compliance
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Export Promotion Schemes & Incentives
RoDTEP, EPCG, Advance Authorization, DFIA, Duty Drawback, Status Holder, and the Export Promotion Mission
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All Modules
Module 1
Foundations of Import Export Business
Definition, Trade Cycle, Registration, Types & Short Forms
Module 2
Products, HS Codes & Market Research
Finding the right product, classifying it, and identifying markets
Module 3
Targeting Country, Export Marketing & Communication
Market research tools, online & offline marketing, professional email templates
Module 4
Payment Terms, Letters of Credit, Finance & ECGC
Trade finance, LC types, pre/post shipment credit and export credit insurance
Module 5
Incoterms, Transport, Containers, Ports, Insurance & Inspection
Logistics infrastructure, shipping terms, India's port network and trade compliance
Module 6
Export Promotion Schemes & Incentives
RoDTEP, EPCG, Advance Authorization, DFIA, Duty Drawback, Status Holder, and the Export Promotion Mission
Module 7
Payment Methods & Trade Finance
LC, TT, DP/DA, ECGC, pre/post-shipment credit
Module 8
Government Schemes, Incentives & Compliance
RoDTEP, EPCG, Duty Drawback, MAI, TIES and more
Abbreviations Quick Reference
91 trade abbreviations — searchable
| Abbreviation | Full Form | Category |
|---|---|---|
| IEC | Import Export Code | Registration |
| DGFT | Directorate General of Foreign Trade | Government Body |
| EXIM | Export-Import | General |
| FTP | Foreign Trade Policy | Policy |
| CBIC | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs | Government Body |
| ICEGATE | Indian Customs Electronic Gateway | Government Body |
| BL / B/L | Bill of Lading | Shipping |
| AWB | Airway Bill | Shipping |
| LC / L/C | Letter of Credit | Trade Finance |
| FOB | Free On Board | Incoterms |
| CIF | Cost, Insurance and Freight | Incoterms |
| CFR | Cost and Freight | Incoterms |
| EXW | Ex Works | Incoterms |
| FCA | Free Carrier | Incoterms |
| DDP | Delivered Duty Paid | Incoterms |
| DAP | Delivered At Place | Incoterms |
| CIP | Carriage and Insurance Paid To | Incoterms |
| CPT | Carriage Paid To | Incoterms |
| HS Code | Harmonized System Code | Classification |
| HSN | Harmonized System of Nomenclature | Classification |
| RCMC | Registration Cum Membership Certificate | Registration |
| EPC | Export Promotion Council | Government Body |
| ECGC | Export Credit Guarantee Corporation | Government Body |
| FIEO | Federation of Indian Export Organisations | Government Body |
| ITPO | India Trade Promotion Organisation | Government Body |
| FEMA | Foreign Exchange Management Act | Policy |
| RBI | Reserve Bank of India | Government Body |
| BRC | Bank Realisation Certificate | Documentation |
| FIRC | Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate | Documentation |
| SB | Shipping Bill | Documentation |
| BE | Bill of Entry | Documentation |
| COO | Certificate of Origin | Documentation |
| CHA | Customs House Agent / Customs Broker | Trade Service |
| CFS | Container Freight Station | Logistics |
| ICD | Inland Container Depot | Logistics |
| FCL | Full Container Load | Logistics |
| LCL | Less than Container Load | Logistics |
| TEU | Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (container measurement) | Logistics |
| PI | Proforma Invoice | Documentation |
| CI | Commercial Invoice | Documentation |
| PL | Packing List | Documentation |
| AD Code | Authorized Dealer Code | Banking |
| TT | Telegraphic Transfer | Trade Finance |
| DP | Documents against Payment | Trade Finance |
| DA | Documents against Acceptance | Trade Finance |
| IGST | Integrated Goods and Services Tax | Taxation |
| BCD | Basic Customs Duty | Taxation |
| SWS | Social Welfare Surcharge | Taxation |
| RoDTEP | Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products | Scheme |
| EPCG | Export Promotion Capital Goods | Scheme |
| MSME | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises | Registration |
| SEZ | Special Economic Zone | General |
| EOU | Export Oriented Unit | General |
| DTA | Domestic Tariff Area | General |
| APEDA | Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority | Government Body |
| MPEDA | Marine Products Export Development Authority | Government Body |
| BIS | Bureau of Indian Standards | Government Body |
| FSSAI | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India | Government Body |
| WTO | World Trade Organization | International |
| ICC | International Chamber of Commerce | International |
| WCO | World Customs Organization | International |
| INCOTERMS | International Commercial Terms | Incoterms |
| MCA | Ministry of Corporate Affairs | Government Body |
| PAN | Permanent Account Number | Registration |
| GSTIN | Goods and Services Tax Identification Number | Registration |
| DSC | Digital Signature Certificate | Registration |
| AA | Advance Authorization | Scheme |
| DFIA | Duty Free Import Authorization | Scheme |
| DBK | Duty Drawback | Scheme |
| IES | Interest Equalisation Scheme | Scheme |
| EPM | Export Promotion Mission | Scheme |
| MAI | Market Access Initiative | Scheme |
| RoSCTL | Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies | Scheme |
| CGSE | Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters | Scheme |
| SION | Standard Input-Output Norms | Policy |
| EO | Export Obligation | Policy |
| EODC | Export Obligation Discharge Certificate | Documentation |
| ARO | Advance Release Order | Documentation |
| AIR | All Industry Rates (Duty Drawback) | Scheme |
| HBP | Handbook of Procedures | Policy |
| EHTP | Electronics Hardware Technology Park | General |
| STP | Software Technology Park | General |
| BTP | Biotechnology Park | General |
| TEE | Town of Export Excellence | General |
| PM MITRA | Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel | General |
| CSP | Common Service Provider | General |
| NFE | Net Foreign Exchange | Policy |
| DGCI&S | Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics | Government Body |
| AEO | Authorised Economic Operator | Policy |
| e-SHC | electronic Status Holder Certificate | Documentation |
| PIB | Press Information Bureau | Government Body |
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