Export Finance
Export Finance : Funds advanced by a lending institution (such as an exportimport
bank or trade development bank) against confirmed orders from qualified foreign
buyers to enable the exporter to make and supply ordered goods. Usually, the exporter
arranges a commitment from the buyer to make the payment directly to the lender.
Upon receipt of payment the lender deducts the loan amount plus interest and other
charges and forwards the balance to the exporter.
RBI and DGFT::
RBI controls Foreign Exchange and DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign
Trade) controls Foreign Trade. Exim Policy as framed in accordance with
FEMA is implemented by DGFT. DGFT functions under direct control of
Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It regulates Imports and Exports
through EXIM Policy.
On the other hand, RBI keeps Forex Reserves, Finances Export trade and
Regulates exchange control. Receipts and Payments of Forex are also
handled by RBI.
IEC - Importer Exporter Code::
One has to apply for IEC to become eligible for Imports and Exports. DGFT
allots IEC to Exporters and Importers in accordance with RBI guidelines
and FEMA regulations. EXIM Policy is also considered before allotting IEC.
Export
Declaration
Form
All exports (physically or otherwise) shall be declared in the following Form.
1. GR form--- meant for exports made otherwise than by post.
2. PP Form---meant for exports by post parcel.
3. Softex form---meant for export of software.
4. SDF (Statutory Declaration Form)----replaced GR form in order to
submit declaration electronically.
SDF is submitted in duplicate with Custom Commissioned who puts its
stamp and hands over the same to exporter marked “Exchange Control
Copy” for submission thereof to AD.
Exemptions
• Up to USD 25000 (value) – Goods or services as declared by the
exporter.
• Trade Samples, Personal effects and Central Govt. goods.
• Gift items having value up to Rs. 5.00 lac.
• Goods with value not exceeding USD 1000 value to Myanmar.
• Goods imported free of cost for re-export.
• Goods sent for testing.
ADs may consider waiver for export of goods free of cost for export
promotion up to 2% of average annual exports of previous 3 years subject
to ceiling of Rs. 5.00 lac. The limit is Rs. 10.00 lac for Status Holder
Exporters.
Prescribed Time limits::
The time norms for export trade are as under:
• Submission of documents with “Exchange Control Copy” to AD
within 21 days from date of shipment.
• Time period for realization of Export proceeds is has been reduced
to 9M for all types of exports including exports to SEZ (Special
economic zones), SHE(Status Holder Exporters) and 100%EOUs.
Previously, the time period was 12Months for SEZs and SHEs.
• For, Exports to Warehouse established outside India, as soon as it
is realized and in any case within fifteen months from the date of
shipment of goods
• After expiry of time limit, extension is sought by Exporter on ETX
Form. The AD can extend the period by 6M.
However, reporting will be made to RBI on XOS Form on half yearly basis
in respect of all overdue bills which remained outstanding for more than
prescribed period or the bills which are overdue
Direct Dispatch
of Shipping
Documents::
AD banks may handle direct dispatch of shipping documents provided
export proceeds are up to USD 1 Million and the exporter is regular
customer of at least 6 months.
Advance Payments::
Exporters may receive advance payments from their overseas importers
provided:
• Shipment is made within 1 year from receipt of advance.
• Rate of interest payable should not exceed LIBOR+100 bps.
• Documents are routed through AD from which advance was routed.
Prescribed
Method of
payment and
Reduction in
export proceeds
Exporter will receive payment though any of the following mode:
• Bank Drafts, TC, Currency, FCNR/NRE deposits, International
Credit Card. But the proceeds can be in Indian Rupees from Nepal
and Bhutan.
• Export proceeds from ACU countries can be settled in ACU/EURO
or ACU/Dollar. A separate Dollar/Euro account is maintained which
is denominated as ACU Dollar or ACU EURO.
ACU – Asian Clearing Union was formed in Tehran, Iran in 1974 and it
comprises of following 9 countries as members.
India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Iran, Pak, Srilanka, Nepal and
Maldives.
Exporters may be allowed to reduce the export proceeds with the following:
• Reduction in Invoice value on account of discount for pre-payment
of Usance bills (maximum 25%)
• Agency commission on exports.
• Claims against exports.
• Write off the unrecoverable export dues up to maximum limit of 10%
of export value.
The proceeds of exports can be got deposited by exporter in any of the
following account:
1. Overseas Foreign Currency account.
2. Diamond Dollar account.
3. EEFC (Exchange Earners Foreign Currency account)
DDA _ diamond Dollar accounts
Diamond Dollar account can be opened by traders dealing in Rough and
Polished diamond or Diamond studded Jewellary with the following
conditions:
1. With track record of 2 years.
2. Average Export turnover of 3 crores or above during preceding 3
licensing years.
DDA account can be opened by the exporter for transacting business in
Foreign Exchange. An exporter can have maximum 5 Diamond Dollar
accounts.
EEFC Exchange Earners Foreign Currency accounts can be opened by exporters.
100% export proceeds can be credited in the account which does not earn
interest but this amount is repatriable outside India for imports (Current
Account transactions).
Pre-shipment
Finance or
Packing Credit::
Packing credit has the following features:
1. Calculation of FOB value of order/LC amount or Domestic cost of
production (whichever is lower).
2. IEC allotted by DGFT.
3. Exporter should not be on the “Caution List” of RBI.
4. He should not be under “Specific Approval list” of ECGC.
5. There must be valid Export order or LC.
6. Account should be KYC compliant.
Liquidation of Pre-shipment credit
• Out of proceeds of the bill.
• Out of negotiation of export documents.
• Out of balances held in EEFC account
• Out of proceeds of Post Shipment credit.
Concessional rate of interest is allowed on Packing Credit up to 270
days. Previously, the period was 180 days. Running facility can also be
allowed to good customers.
Export Finance : Funds advanced by a lending institution (such as an exportimport
bank or trade development bank) against confirmed orders from qualified foreign
buyers to enable the exporter to make and supply ordered goods. Usually, the exporter
arranges a commitment from the buyer to make the payment directly to the lender.
Upon receipt of payment the lender deducts the loan amount plus interest and other
charges and forwards the balance to the exporter.
RBI and DGFT::
RBI controls Foreign Exchange and DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign
Trade) controls Foreign Trade. Exim Policy as framed in accordance with
FEMA is implemented by DGFT. DGFT functions under direct control of
Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It regulates Imports and Exports
through EXIM Policy.
On the other hand, RBI keeps Forex Reserves, Finances Export trade and
Regulates exchange control. Receipts and Payments of Forex are also
handled by RBI.
IEC - Importer Exporter Code::
One has to apply for IEC to become eligible for Imports and Exports. DGFT
allots IEC to Exporters and Importers in accordance with RBI guidelines
and FEMA regulations. EXIM Policy is also considered before allotting IEC.
Export
Declaration
Form
All exports (physically or otherwise) shall be declared in the following Form.
1. GR form--- meant for exports made otherwise than by post.
2. PP Form---meant for exports by post parcel.
3. Softex form---meant for export of software.
4. SDF (Statutory Declaration Form)----replaced GR form in order to
submit declaration electronically.
SDF is submitted in duplicate with Custom Commissioned who puts its
stamp and hands over the same to exporter marked “Exchange Control
Copy” for submission thereof to AD.
Exemptions
• Up to USD 25000 (value) – Goods or services as declared by the
exporter.
• Trade Samples, Personal effects and Central Govt. goods.
• Gift items having value up to Rs. 5.00 lac.
• Goods with value not exceeding USD 1000 value to Myanmar.
• Goods imported free of cost for re-export.
• Goods sent for testing.
ADs may consider waiver for export of goods free of cost for export
promotion up to 2% of average annual exports of previous 3 years subject
to ceiling of Rs. 5.00 lac. The limit is Rs. 10.00 lac for Status Holder
Exporters.
Prescribed Time limits::
The time norms for export trade are as under:
• Submission of documents with “Exchange Control Copy” to AD
within 21 days from date of shipment.
• Time period for realization of Export proceeds is has been reduced
to 9M for all types of exports including exports to SEZ (Special
economic zones), SHE(Status Holder Exporters) and 100%EOUs.
Previously, the time period was 12Months for SEZs and SHEs.
• For, Exports to Warehouse established outside India, as soon as it
is realized and in any case within fifteen months from the date of
shipment of goods
• After expiry of time limit, extension is sought by Exporter on ETX
Form. The AD can extend the period by 6M.
However, reporting will be made to RBI on XOS Form on half yearly basis
in respect of all overdue bills which remained outstanding for more than
prescribed period or the bills which are overdue
Direct Dispatch
of Shipping
Documents::
AD banks may handle direct dispatch of shipping documents provided
export proceeds are up to USD 1 Million and the exporter is regular
customer of at least 6 months.
Advance Payments::
Exporters may receive advance payments from their overseas importers
provided:
• Shipment is made within 1 year from receipt of advance.
• Rate of interest payable should not exceed LIBOR+100 bps.
• Documents are routed through AD from which advance was routed.
Prescribed
Method of
payment and
Reduction in
export proceeds
Exporter will receive payment though any of the following mode:
• Bank Drafts, TC, Currency, FCNR/NRE deposits, International
Credit Card. But the proceeds can be in Indian Rupees from Nepal
and Bhutan.
• Export proceeds from ACU countries can be settled in ACU/EURO
or ACU/Dollar. A separate Dollar/Euro account is maintained which
is denominated as ACU Dollar or ACU EURO.
ACU – Asian Clearing Union was formed in Tehran, Iran in 1974 and it
comprises of following 9 countries as members.
India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Iran, Pak, Srilanka, Nepal and
Maldives.
Exporters may be allowed to reduce the export proceeds with the following:
• Reduction in Invoice value on account of discount for pre-payment
of Usance bills (maximum 25%)
• Agency commission on exports.
• Claims against exports.
• Write off the unrecoverable export dues up to maximum limit of 10%
of export value.
The proceeds of exports can be got deposited by exporter in any of the
following account:
1. Overseas Foreign Currency account.
2. Diamond Dollar account.
3. EEFC (Exchange Earners Foreign Currency account)
DDA _ diamond Dollar accounts
Diamond Dollar account can be opened by traders dealing in Rough and
Polished diamond or Diamond studded Jewellary with the following
conditions:
1. With track record of 2 years.
2. Average Export turnover of 3 crores or above during preceding 3
licensing years.
DDA account can be opened by the exporter for transacting business in
Foreign Exchange. An exporter can have maximum 5 Diamond Dollar
accounts.
EEFC Exchange Earners Foreign Currency accounts can be opened by exporters.
100% export proceeds can be credited in the account which does not earn
interest but this amount is repatriable outside India for imports (Current
Account transactions).
Pre-shipment
Finance or
Packing Credit::
Packing credit has the following features:
1. Calculation of FOB value of order/LC amount or Domestic cost of
production (whichever is lower).
2. IEC allotted by DGFT.
3. Exporter should not be on the “Caution List” of RBI.
4. He should not be under “Specific Approval list” of ECGC.
5. There must be valid Export order or LC.
6. Account should be KYC compliant.
Liquidation of Pre-shipment credit
• Out of proceeds of the bill.
• Out of negotiation of export documents.
• Out of balances held in EEFC account
• Out of proceeds of Post Shipment credit.
Concessional rate of interest is allowed on Packing Credit up to 270
days. Previously, the period was 180 days. Running facility can also be
allowed to good customers.