Packing and Marking of Export Goods

1. Course Instructor : Sneha Sharma
Packing and Marking

2. Packing and Marking
 After the goods are ready for shipment, they
should be properly be packed and marked.
 Importer’s specific instructions in respect of
packing and marking should be complied with,
totally.
 In the absence of instructions from importer, exporter
has to follow the packing rules prescribed by The
Bureau of Indian Standards for certain items

3. Packing and Marking
 The British Standard Packing Code,
 published by the British Standards Institute and
the Exporters’ Encyclopedia published in the
U.S.A.
 gives detailed packing instructions which can be
followed by the exporters to match international
standards in respect of packing.

4. Packing and Marking
 In respect of hazardous goods, shipping
companies too give certain packing
instructions, which are to be followed,
scrupulously.
 Shipping companies do not accept the goods
unless their rules are followed in respect of such
goods.
 If necessary, assistance can be taken from Indian

5. Packing and Marking
 Necessary markings have to be made on the
packages by the exporter, following importer’s
instructions.
 Needless to add, importer’s instructions are to be
followed meticulously by the exporter in respect of
every aspect.
 In the absence of his specific instructions only,
question of choice arises and in such event
international standards are to be followed to
secure total protection from any claim for
negligence and consequential damages.

6. Packing and Marking
 Marking should include markings of the
consignee, port of shipment, port of
destination, measurements, the country of
origin, gross and net weight and any other
instructions of the importer.