Shipping Holograms from India: Modes, Incoterms and Documents
By Rajneesh Sharma, Owner, Kiran Holographics
Once a design is approved and the order is made, the last question for an importer is how the goods reach them. This guide explains shipping holograms from India: which mode suits which product, what FOB and CIF mean for your cost, and which documents travel with the shipment. It is based on how we ship export orders from our plant in Jaipur.
Which shipping mode suits which product
| Mode | Best for |
|---|---|
| Air freight | Hologram stickers and labels, and urgent orders |
| Sea freight | Large orders of holographic film, hot stamping foil and machines |
| Road | Neighbouring countries such as Nepal and Bangladesh |
| Courier | Samples and master plates |
Hologram labels are light, so air freight is often the simple choice. Rolls of film and foil are heavy, so sea freight keeps the cost per roll low. Master plates and samples are small and go by courier to your door.
FOB and CIF in plain words
Most export quotes use one of two Incoterms for sea freight:
- FOB (Free On Board): we deliver the goods on board the ship at the port in India. From there, you pay the freight and insurance and arrange the shipment with your forwarder.
- CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight): we pay the freight and insurance to your port. You handle import clearance and delivery from the port.
FOB suits buyers who already have a freight forwarder and good rates. CIF suits buyers who want one price to their port. We confirm the Incoterms in your quote, and if you have your own forwarder, tell us and we prepare the shipment for them.
Documents that come with the shipment
Every export shipment goes with a commercial invoice and a packing list, plus the bill of lading for sea freight or the airway bill for air freight. If your customs needs a certificate of origin or any other document, tell us when you enquire, so it can be planned before the goods leave.
Payment and currency
Export orders are paid by bank transfer (TT). The payment schedule is set out in the proforma invoice. Quotes are usually in USD; UAE buyers can ask for AED.
Check your own import rules
Import rules differ by country. Before the first order, ask your customs broker which duty applies to your product and whether any licence or label rule applies. Share the answer with us, so the invoice and packing match what your customs expects.
Country pages
Our country pages list local routes and buyer FAQs: UAE, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the USA and Iraq. For the full picture of what we make and how an export order works, see our hologram manufacturer and exporter in India page.
FAQ
How long does shipping take?
It depends on the mode and your country. We confirm the delivery time in your quote.
Can master plates travel with the labels?
Master plates usually go by courier on their own, so they reach you quickly and safely.
Can you ship to a freight forwarder or a third country?
Yes. Tell us the consignee, the forwarder and the Incoterms, and we prepare the documents to match.
Talk to us
Kiran Holographics has made security holograms in Jaipur since 2002 and serves 300+ clients in India and buyers in 8+ countries. Tell us about your country, product and quantity and we will suggest the right hologram, share samples and send a quote. Contact us or browse our full product range.
About the author: Rajneesh Sharma is the owner of Kiran Holographics, Jaipur, a security hologram manufacturer since 2002. He leads the work from client designs and origination to exports and plant projects.