Outcome we drive: zero-surprise clearances—documents right the first time, duties/taxes computed correctly, and regulatory flags pre-empted.

What we handle end-to-end

• Digital filings on ICEGATE: Bill of Entry/Shipping Bill, document uploads via e-SANCHIT, and Single Window (SWIFT) routing to Partner Government Agencies (PGAs).
  
• Duty & tax computation: Correct HS classification, valuation, and calculation of BCD, SWS, AIDC (where applicable) and IGST on imports (with ITC eligibility where you’re registered). We also use the ICEGATE duty calculator to validate numbers.
  
• FTA/Preferential duty claims: Paperwork and evidencing under CAROTAR 2020 and agreement-specific rules (e.g., India–UAE CEPA certificate of origin format/issuing authorities).
  
• Export benefits: RoDTEP claim preparation and mapping to the latest schedules/notifications, including the 2024–25 extensions.
  
• AEO onboarding & use: If you’re eligible, we help you leverage India’s Authorized Economic Operator programme for priority facilitation.
  
• Banking closure: EDPMS/SB closure checks and coordination with AD banks so e-BRC issuance isn’t delayed.
  

How we keep clearance fast (and compliant)

• Paperless, by design: We upload all supporting documents as digitally signed PDFs through e-SANCHIT and tag them to the transaction—minimising queries and physical submissions.
  
• Faceless Assessment ready: We draft declarations for Turant/Faceless Customs workflows (FAGs), reducing subjectivity and speeding assessments.
  
• Single-window routing: Where PGAs apply (FSSAI, AQCS, PQIS, etc.), filings go via SWIFT so permissions are pulled online instead of you chasing agencies.
  
• Time benchmarks on the table: We plan gate-in and document cut-offs using the National Time Release Study 2024 benchmarks (e.g., average export release at seaports: 22 h 49 m), and we highlight when your case needs extra buffer.
  

Duty & tax clarity you can audit

• Imports: We compute BCD + applicable cesses/surcharges + AIDC (if notified) + IGST, with IGST credit eligibility noted for GST-registered importers.
  
• Bonded options (MOOWR): Where beneficial, we propose duty deferment via Section 65 warehousing—no interest, and duties remitted if the finished goods are exported.
  
• Preferential rates: If you claim an FTA/CEPA/ECTA rate, we prepare the origin dossier and importer’s declarations that CAROTAR 2020 requires, so claims withstand verification.
  

Export incentives & refunds—captured, not missed

• RoDTEP: We map your HS lines to Appendix 4R/4RE and build the claim trail in your Shipping Bills; we also keep you current on policy updates/extensions.
  
• Drawback (where applicable): We check All Industry Rate/Brand Rate eligibility and the latest amendments that may improve your recovery.
  

Typical document set we prepare (illustrative)

Imports: Commercial invoice, packing list, BL/AWB, COO/Proof under FTA (if claimed), insurance, catalog/tech write-up (as needed), licenses/permissions, and Bill of Entry with tariff/valuation notes. Exports: Commercial invoice, packing list, SB, LUT/BG (for GST-zero rated), COO (if FTA used), inspection/PGAs where required. All are filed digitally via ICEGATE/e-SANCHIT.

Why IndiaUnbox is different

• Standards-first drafting: Every declaration aligns with CBIC/ICEGATE formats and the SWIFT single-window schema, cutting re-work.
  
• Live policy intelligence: We track CBIC circulars that impact calculations (e.g., valuation/dwell-time clarifications) so charges like insurance/detention are computed correctly.
  
• AEO & facilitation levers: Where you qualify, we structure your operations to use AEO (T1/T2/T3) benefits for priority handling and fewer interventions.
  

Your deliverables

• Customs Compliance Pack: HS classification memo, valuation note, duty/tax worksheet (with links to notifications), PGA checklist, and digital document bundle (ICEGATE/e-SANCHIT ready).
  
• Preferential Duty Dossier (if FTA): CAROTAR Form-I support, certificate/proof of origin pack, and importer declarations referencing the relevant agreement (e.g., India–UAE CEPA annexes).
  
• Closure & Benefits File: EDPMS/SB status snapshots, e-BRC trail, RoDTEP/Drawback claim extract, and reconciliation sheet for audit.
  

Bottom line: We turn India’s digital customs rails—ICEGATE, e-SANCHIT, SWIFT, Faceless Customs—into a predictable, compliant pathway, so your cargo moves on time and your duty exposure is exact, defensible, and optimized.