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A Detailed Report on Kaolin/China Clay Import-Export

A Detailed Report on Kaolin/China Clay Import-Export

Kaolin also known as China clay is a soft, white clay mineral that is used in many industrial applications, including ceramics, paper, rubber, paint, and cosmetics: 

  • Ceramics: Kaolin is a key ingredient in the production of porcelain because of its high fusion temperature and white burning characteristics.  
  • Paper: Kaolin is mixed with cellulose fibers to give paper body, color, opacity, and printability. 
  • Rubber: Kaolin is used to fill rubber to improve its mechanical strength and resistance to abrasion. 
  • Cosmetics: Kaolin is used in cosmetics.  
  • Medicine: Kaolin was the active substance in the anti-diarrhea medicine Kao pectate until the early 1990s.  
  • Food: Kaolin is used as a food additive. 
  • Light bulbs: Kaolin is used as a light diffusing material in white incandescent light bulbs.

Where Can It Be Found in India?

  • Gujarat
  • Karnataka
  • Assam
  • Uttarakhand
  • Rajasthan

International Buyers

  • V M F Bv
  • I Polymers Co Ltd
  • Basco Products K Ltd
  • Taiwan Glass Ind Corp
  • Golden port Supply Chain Management Co Ltd
  • Mir Ceramic Ltd
  • G Company
  • J K Cement Works Fujairah Fzc
  • J K Cement Works Fujairah Fzc
  • Ras Al Khaimah Co for White Cement Materials P S C

Export Destination

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Bangladesh
  • China
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Taiwan
  • Belgium
  • Kenya
  • Turkey
  • Vietnam
  • Bahrain

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Business Start Up Process

STEP 1 :- Business Registration

Proprietorship Firm
MSME (Udyam Aadhar)

Partnership Firm
Deed
ROF (Registration of Firm)

LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Deed
CIN (Certificate of Incorporation)

Company
MOA
AOA
ROC

STEP 2 :- PAN

Proprietor – Individual (Self)
Partnership Firm – Firm’s Name
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) – LLP’s Name
Company – Company’s Name

STEP :- 3 GST (Goods & Services Tax)

STEP :- 4 Bank Account (Current A/c)

STEP :- 5 IEC – Importer Exporter Code

STEP :- 6 RCMC – Registration with Export Promotional Bodies (EPC, CB, DA, Etc.)

STEP :- 7 Port Registration (Nearest Port where you source)

ICEGATE Registration

STEP:- 8 COC – Chamber of Commerce

DGFT Registration

STEP: -9 Others – If Any

Documents Mandatory For Export

Pre-Shipment

a. Proforma Invoice / Agreement / Contract
b. Letter of Credit

Post-Shipment

a. Commercial Invoice
b. Packing List
c. B/L / AWB / LR
d. Certificate of Origin
e. Insurance
f. Others (if any)