Export Process
A structured route from enquiry to delivered consignment
Export goes wrong in the gaps between stages. Our process keeps specification, packaging and documentation aligned from the first conversation to the final delivery.
Six Steps
How an order moves through Sneha Express
- Step 1
Understand buyer requirements
We capture the product, grade, volume, packaging format, destination market and timeline in writing so that every later stage works from the same brief.
- Written requirement summary
- Destination market review
- Indicative volumes and schedule
- Step 2
Source or manufacture the product
Depending on the category, we source through established supply partners or arrange production with a manufacturing partner suited to the specification.
- Partner selection per category
- Sample submission where relevant
- Costing against confirmed volume
- Step 3
Conduct quality and packaging checks
Batches are reviewed against the agreed specification, and packaging is checked for integrity, sealing and suitability for the transport mode.
- Specification verification
- Packaging integrity check
- Handling and storage review
- Step 4
Finalize private-label and packaging requirements
Artwork, pack sizes, labelling text and carton configurations are approved before the production run so repeat orders stay consistent.
- Artwork proof approval
- Label content for the destination
- Carton and pallet configuration
- Step 5
Coordinate documentation and shipment
We prepare the commercial and transport documentation required for the destination, book the shipment and supervise loading.
- Commercial documents
- Transport booking
- Loading supervision
- Step 6
Provide delivery and post-shipment support
We track the consignment through to arrival and remain available for documentation queries, repeat orders and feedback.
- Shipment tracking updates
- Documentation follow-up
- Repeat order planning
Incoterms & Trade Terms
Which Incoterm should you quote on?
Incoterms decide where our responsibility ends and yours begins. We quote on any of the terms below — tell us which one your buying team works with.
EXW
Ex Works
You collect the goods from our facility. We prepare and pack the consignment; transport, export clearance, freight and insurance are arranged by you.
Best for: Buyers with their own India-based forwarder
FOB
Free On Board
We handle inland transport, export clearance and loading onto the vessel at the Indian port. Ocean freight and insurance from that point are yours.
Best for: Buyers with negotiated freight contracts
CFR
Cost and Freight
We cover everything under FOB plus ocean freight to your named destination port. Insurance during the main carriage is arranged by you.
Best for: Buyers who insure shipments themselves
CIF
Cost, Insurance and Freight
We cover everything under CFR plus marine insurance to your named destination port. You handle import clearance, duties and onward delivery.
Best for: Buyers who want one landed-at-port price
Minimum order quantity
1 x 20 ft FCL (LCL considered on request)
Ports of loading
Chennai & Krishnapatnam, India (other ports on request)
Payment terms
30% advance TT, balance against documents — or irrevocable LC at sight
Lead time
15–30 days from order confirmation, subject to product and volume
Quotations are issued in USD or INR. Other currencies can be agreed at the time of contract. All terms are confirmed in writing per order.
Documentation
Destination-specific paperwork, prepared per shipment
Document sets differ by product category and destination. We confirm the exact requirement with the buyer and the relevant authorities rather than assuming a standard pack.