(A) Introduction:

Export - Import Facilitation Centre (EIFC) is set up by Indian Industries Association (IIA) at IIA Bhawan Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow for providing all the necessary support and assistance to MSMEs for promoting global trade under the Chairmanship of young entrepreneur Shri Manas Agarwal.

(B) Main Objective:

To promote global trade of IIA Members, Educate, update and disseminate vital information related to international trade to IIA Members.

Sub Objective:

To extend this facility to Non- members also.

(C) Advisory / Support Services to be provided in areas of :

· International marketing; Interpretation of Foreign Trade Policy ; Customs; GST; RBI/FEMA; Insurance; Commercial Agreements; Joint ventures; Technology Transfer Agreements; Arbitration, etc.,

(D) EIFC Free services to IIA Members

· Monthly EIFC Newsletter

· Provide useful and important information related to upcoming International Trade Fairs

· Provide Government Orders/notifications related to Export-Import.

· Replies to queries related to Import / Export

· Problem solving at Government level related to Import / Export.

· Representations to Government related to Import / Export policies.

· Issuance of Certificate of Origin at concessional rates.

· Exporter Directory on IIA website.

· Organise visits/participation in International Trade fairs and source Government support under relevant scheme.

(E) Paid services to in lieu of Membership fee of EIFC

· Provide useful and important information related to international trade, market survey, demands, etc., through tie up with Embassies / High Commissions / Associations / Chambers etc from all over the world.

· Promotion of company and products in all countries of the world with recommendation to establish direct contact with our registered members.

· Advisory support services in all matters related to International marketing, Exports, Imports, DGFT, Customs, GST and RBI/FEMA.

· For International Companies doing business with India - to keep them updated with the recent changes in Govt. of India rules and regulations related to imports into India, like landed cost, rules and regulations governing imports and exports.

· Offer all qualified and duly checked foreign buyers requirements for establishment of direct business with members. Thus, saving time to source genuine buyers.

· Target Group: Exporters, Importers, Manufacturers, Clearing and Forwarding Agents, Management Consultants, Banks, Legal Practitioners and International Companies doing / willing to do business in India etc.

· Mode of Communication: Through E-mails and Whatsapp.

· Membership fee: Will be decided by IIA Central Executive Committee shortly.

(G) Other activities/ services proposed to be taken up for Manufacturers/Exporters/Importers etc on case to case bases at Extra Cost to be decided depending upon the quantum of work

· Export marketing and business promotion to Indian Companies

· Consultancy services related to imports, exports, DGFT, Customs, on annual retainer-ship basis or case to case basis.

· To offer guidance related to export pricing, documentation [country wise], custom formalities, shipping procedures, etc.,

· Liaison for opening Office/Warehouse/Godowns - Abroad.

· Develop, implement customized result oriented marketing strategies for promotion of products in Specific Country/Area.

· Sourcing products new/second, raw materials for Imports of goods in to India.

· Joint venture, Technology Transfer, OEM contracts.

· Acquisition and mergers.

· Importer & Exporter Code Import Licenses, Advance License/ authorization IGCR & compliances, EPCG & compliances Negative List import licenses.

· Special sanction / duty benefits for Project Import.

· FTA benefits Custom Clarence as CHA SVB Registrations & subsequent compliances.

· Focus Market benefits