A Step-by-Step Look Into The Process Of Exporting Textiles From India

A Step-by-Step Look Into The Process Of Exporting Textiles From India

Exporting textiles is different from exporting garments. It is less complicated because there are less elements to textiles than garments. Fabrics are either allowed and accepted in foreign markets or are not. So, there is less complication in the exporting process. Similarly, textiles don’t require you to follow market standards and understand trends. 

They are required by local apparel manufacturers in foreign markets so the demand is higher. Overall, exporting textiles can be a highly profitable business for you. So, to help you get started, here’s a step by step process on setting up your textile export business.

All The Steps You Need To Start A Textile Exporting Business in India

1. Set Up Your Business

Setting up your business requires getting your company registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in India. Once you have your Corporate Identification Number (CIN), you need to get your MSME certification and GST registrations done too. GST registration is especially very important as you need to charge and submit collected GST for the sale of any textile from your business. These registrations will help you finally set up your business.

2. Get Required Export Licenses

Once you have set up your business, you need to get your export license from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). The export license is known as an Import Export Code that you need to get in order to export your textiles out of India. Note that this is a general license and while it is absolutely necessary, only having this is not enough to start exporting textiles.

3. Get Your RCMC From AEPC

You also need to have a Registration cum Membership Certificate from the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). They are the Indian body that oversees the export standards for apparel and textile products that are being sent abroad. Getting this certificate is necessary to prove that your business is willing to adhere to international standards and ensure they are made of the highest quality. This helps make your textiles stand out to foreign buyers who will know that your products are of the expected quality without fail.

4. Find Orders From Foreign Clients

Your business is all set up, all that remains is to get orders from foreign clients. This is a difficult process and requires you to spend considerable time building connections and professional contacts with important people in the industry. You can also find contacts on the internet and find customers for your textiles online. Since textiles are in demand all around the world, finding buyers is not very difficult compared to garments.
 

5.  Select A Shipping Partner

Once you have your order in place, you need a shipping partner. The responsibility for shipping is predefined in the contract you create with your buyer. If it is your buyers responsibility to arrange for shipping then your responsibility only involves getting your products to the shipping dock. However, if it is your responsibility, you need help from a shipping partner. They will help you get your products from India to whatever destination you require based on your needs. Your shipping partner is one of the most important business partners you will need, so make sure you choose the right shipping partner for your business.

Conclusion

This is a complete step-by-step process for starting a textile exporting business in India. The entire setup process doesn’t take more than a few months now, so you can get started as soon as possible. Just make sure you have your products ready and made as per international standards, following a lot of compliances that are generally required before you can export your products. To learn more about textile exporting and the apparel industry in general, check out CheerSagar. CheerSagar is one of the top apparel manufacturers and exporters in India that can help you export your textiles too. Check out the website to avail exporting services.