Buyer Governance
Importer Onboarding Checklist
Use this checklist before first order placement to reduce avoidable delays, scope drift and documentation disputes in cross-border sourcing.
Pre-Order Control Checklist
- Supplier identity and registration verification (IEC, APEDA, FSSAI as applicable).
- Product and grade specification lock before commercial finalization.
- Packaging and labelling confirmation for destination market requirements.
- Incoterm clarity (FOB/CFR/CIF), freight basis and delivery responsibility map.
- Documentation list alignment before dispatch (invoice, packing list, COO, and applicable certificates).
- Pre-shipment communication protocol: who confirms lot, timeline and dispatch evidence.
Pair this with the Buyer Proof Center and export risk-control framework for stage-wise execution.
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