Export Trade Guides & Insights

Practical knowledge for global buyers sourcing from India.

How to Import Tiles from India

May 2026 · 8 min read

Step-by-step guide for international buyers looking to source ceramic and porcelain tiles from India's top manufacturing hub.

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GVT vs Ceramic vs Porcelain Tiles — What's the Difference?

May 2026 · 6 min read

Confused about tile types? We break down the differences between GVT, ceramic, and porcelain tiles to help you choose the right product.

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Incoterms Explained: FOB, CIF & CFR for Indian Exports

May 2026 · 7 min read

Understand the most common Incoterms used in India's export trade and choose the right shipping terms for your business.

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About These Trade Guides

TRION EXIM LLP's trade blog publishes practical, experience-driven guides for international buyers sourcing products from India. We cover import procedures, tile specifications, stainless steel grades, agro commodity certifications, shipping terms (Incoterms), customs clearance, and country-specific compliance requirements.

These guides are written by our in-house procurement and logistics team — professionals who manage live export orders to the UAE, USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Australia on a daily basis. The goal is straightforward: help buyers make informed sourcing decisions, reduce risk, and understand what to expect when importing from India for the first time or at scale.

Topics in the pipeline include export documentation checklists, how to read mill test certificates for stainless steel, a guide to APEDA-registered agro exporters, and a comparison of Indian ports for tile exporters. Subscribe via WhatsApp or email to get notified when new guides are published.

Topics We Cover

Tile Specifications & Types

Ceramic vs porcelain vs GVT vs full-body vitrified tiles — what the specs mean and how to choose the right tile grade for your market and project type.

Incoterms & Shipping Terms

FOB, CIF, CFR, EXW, DDP — what each term means for your liability and cost, and which is best when buying from Indian exporters.

Import Procedures by Country

Step-by-step import process for buyers in UAE, USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Australia — duties, documentation, and compliance requirements.

Payment Terms & Trade Finance

TT advance vs Letter of Credit vs Documents Against Payment — which payment structure protects buyers and sellers in cross-border commodity trade.

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