These terms govern all export transactions between Revu's & Rao Agro India Pvt Ltd (The Seller) and The Buyer.
I. Order & Pricing
- Order Acceptance: All orders are subject to final written acceptance by The Seller and issuance of a formal Proforma Invoice (PI).
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): The minimum quantity required per product will be explicitly stated in the PI.
- Currency: All transactions and pricing are quoted in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise mutually agreed and documented.
- Price Fixation: Prices are fixed only upon confirmation of the order and issuance of the PI; they are otherwise subject to change without notice.
II. Payment Terms
- Standard Payment Method (T/T): The default payment term is 30% Advance T/T to confirm the order, with the remaining 70% Balance T/T due against the scanned copy of the Bill of Lading (B/L) and other shipping documents.
- L/C Option: Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at Sight) from a prime international bank is accepted upon prior approval by The Seller's bank.
- Payment Initiation: Production and processing will only commence upon clearance of the advance payment or confirmation of a suitable L/C.
- Full Payment Required: Goods will not be released by the shipping line until The Seller has received and confirmed the full 100% payment.
- Bank Charges: All bank charges incurred by The Buyer’s bank and intermediary banks outside of India are the sole responsibility of The Buyer.
III. Shipment & Incoterms (2020)
- Incoterm Specification: All shipments will be governed by Incoterms 2020 rules, and the specific term (e.g., FOB, CFR, CIF) will be detailed in the PI.
- FOB Responsibility: Under FOB (Free On Board), The Buyer assumes all risk and cost (including main freight and insurance) immediately after the goods pass the ship's rail at the agreed Port of Loading.
- CFR/CIF Risk Transfer: Under CFR/CIF terms, while The Seller arranges freight and/or insurance, the risk of loss or damage transfers to The Buyer once the goods are loaded onto the vessel.
- Delivery Time Estimate: The shipment readiness date (Estimated Time of Departure - ETD) provided in the PI is an estimate only and is not a guaranteed commitment.
- Port of Loading: The primary Port of Loading will be Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, or Chennai, as determined by logistical feasibility and confirmed in the PI.
IV. Quality & Documentation
- Quality Guarantee: The Seller guarantees that goods will conform in quality, quantity, and description to the specifications outlined in the PI.
- Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI): The Buyer has the right to arrange and bear the cost of a Pre-Shipment Inspection by a mutually agreed-upon third-party agency.
- Standard Documentation: The Seller will provide essential export documents, including the Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and Phytosanitary Certificate.
V. Claims & Liabilities
- Claim Submission Window: Any claim related to product quantity, quality, or damage must be submitted in writing to The Seller within 7 calendar days of the goods' arrival at the destination port.
- Required Evidence: Claims must be substantiated with official documentation, including third-party survey reports and clear photographic evidence of the damage.
- Governing Law & Jurisdiction: These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.