RANEMMA EXPORTS

	Raw Cashew Nuts
	Quality Control & Pre-shipment Inspection: Export of cashew Kernels from Ghana are subject to quality control and pre-shipment inspection.

	Cashew shipment from Ghana is mainly in container of size 20 ft. that will carry about 700 Cartons. Offer for less than container load may also be accepted. Ranemma offers all presentation packaging mentioned above. In addition it is specialized in offering in packs of 500gms, 250gms and 100gms

	mainly for domestic market. Ocean Freight is charged per Cubic Meter (Volume Basis). Freight for full container load (FCL) is fixed. It is more economical than freight for part container load (LCL).
	Contracts are normally made on FOB or C&F basis. Pricing in international trade in cashew is in U.S. dollars per lb (0.454gms). Quotation in other currencies will be available on request. Business in Cashew is done on an offer and acceptance basis by telephone, Fax or E-Mail since the prices are subject to frequent fluctuations. Insurance is on account of the buyer. At the time of contract, the shipment month, grade and prices are to be clearly indicated. Sometimes shippers offer for shipments up to 6 months in advance. Payment is usually made by 100% irrevocable Letter of Credit in favour of the shipper through his bank. The LC is opened immediately on execution of contract or one month prior to shipment. Standard documents like commercial invoice, certificate of origin, Quality and weight certificate issued by the Export Inspection Agency are provided. Any other specific requirements have to be informed in advance by the buyer.
	Inspection of cashews is being conducted under the basis consignment-wise inspection. It is ensured that the product is processed and packed as per the standards prescribed, confirmed the standards by drawing samples from finished product.

	Cashew Kernels in bulk are packed in four gallon tins with a net weight of 11.34 Kg. (25 lb.) in each tin. The filled tins are then vacuumised and filled with carbon-dioxide gas and sealed. Two such tins of the same grade are packed in a carton for export. The net weight of a carton is thus 22.68 Kg. (50lbs). Some manufactures also pack in tins of 10Kgs. net to certain market to suit the requirements of buyers.

	At present new forms of packing have been introduced. Multi-layer plastic bags of a capacity of 22.68kg each or 2 x 11.34 kg each are also available as a choice.

	Raw Cashew Nuts in shell.
	Packing :
	Well sun dried nuts are packed In 80 kg / 90kg bags 17/MT in 20ft dry container
	Payment Terms :
	Transaction on Raw Cashew Nut business is done both on FOB as well as on CNF basis. Terms of payment :
	Letter of Credit: 100% Confirmed LC at Sight or 98% / 2% Confirmed LC at Sight. Performance Guarantee Bond: We provide 2% PGB after contract signed favouring the Buyer to enable him to open the LC. The LC to activate the PGB. High Sea Sales: At Times we do the deal on High Sea Sales during peak seasons. CAD terms: We do CAD on CNF terms for known Importers, after verifying their past performance with us. Documents will be exchanged Bank to Bank.