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This week in cross-border trade
Fresh from the desk
Landed-cost modelling: the number that wins or loses the deal
Build a defensible quote that survives a buyer's procurement scrutiny.
HS code misclassification is costing exporters lakhs
A practical framework for auditing your tariff lines before they trigger a customs hold.
EU–India FTA: the product categories that benefit first
Where tariff lines fall fastest, and which manufacturing clusters are positioned to capture it.
GCC water utilities are quietly placing large valve orders
Order patterns from Gulf infrastructure buyers point to a multi-year procurement window for Indian valve makers.
Duty Drawback in 2026: the changes exporters keep missing
The rate revisions are quiet but material. Here's what changed and how to reclaim what you're owed.
The EU's CBAM is reshaping who India's metal exporters can sell to
Carbon border rules take full effect in 2026. We break down which product lines are exposed, what documentation buyers now demand, and where the opportunity actually is.
Sourcing from India: A Buyer Guide
How global buyers vet and onboard Indian MSME manufacturers.
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