SHIPPING OF FINE ART TO & FROM INDIA

Presented by Al Mithal, Star Worldwide Group

Antiquities

National Museum, New Delhi One of India’s largest Museums Promoted by the Ministry of Culture Has in its possession over 2,00,000

works of exquisite art, both of Indian and Foreign origin covering more than 5,000 years of our cultural heritage.

Acts as a nodal agency for shipping antiquities from all other government museums within India

Archaeological Survey of India Under the Ministry of Culture Is the premier organization for the

archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.

Regulates all archaeological activities in the country as per the provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.

Regulates the import and export of all antiquities as per the Antiquities and Art Treasure Act, 1972.

Issues a “Temporary Export Permit” (TEP) for all antiquities temporarily exported for exhibitions overseas.

Regulations for Lending of Antiques A loan agreement must be signed between the nodal

agency and the host museum/institution. This is a protracted procedure and generally requires atleast 8 to 10 weeks, as it has to be vetted by the Ministry of Legal Affairs.

All loans must be inspected and evaluated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), who issues a Temporary Export Permit (TEP) for the loans.

A meeting of at least six members of the National Screening and Evaluation Committee (NSEC) must be convened prior to obtaining of the TEP from ASI. This must be done 4-6 weeks prior to shipping from India and all cost to organize the meeting have to be borne by the host museum/institution.

An all risk “wall to wall” Insurance coverage for all loans, as per the values determined by the NSEC must be obtained through an nationalized insurance company. Insurance costs in India are quite high, compared to the US and Europe.

A representative from the lending and nodal agency must accompany each shipment, as on board courier.

Contemporary Fine Art

National Gallery of Modern Art New Delhi & Mumbai

Acquires and preserves works of modern art from 1850s onward

Maintains and develops galleries for permanent and temporary display.

Organizes exhibitions to promote modern art within the country and overseas.

Maintains and preserve documents relating to works of modern art.

Acts as Nodal Agency for shipping of Contemporary Art owned by the Government/State owned Galleries.

Regulations for Lending of Contemporary/Modern Art

A loan agreement must be signed between the nodal agency and the host Gallery/Museum. This is a protracted procedure and generally requires atleast 8 to 10 weeks, as it has to be vetted by the Ministry of Legal Affairs.

Only works more than a 100 years old or classified as very rare (AAA Category) and of national importance, must be evaluated by the National Screening & Evaluation Committee (NSEC).

A meeting of at least six members of the National Screening and Evaluation Committee (NSEC) must be convened prior to obtaining of the Temporary Export permit. This must be done 4-6 weeks prior to shipping from India and all cost to organize the meeting have to be borne by the host museum/institution.

An all risk “wall to wall” Insurance coverage for all loans, as per the values determined by the NSEC must be obtained through an nationalized insurance company. Insurance costs in India are quite high, compared to the US and Europe.

A representative from the lending and nodal agency must accompany each shipment, as on board courier.

Temporary Export by Private Lender/Gallery

Temporary export clearance are valid for a period of 6 Months. The following documents are required from each lender

Pro-forma Invoice of non commercial value Packing list Invitation letter form Host Museum/Gallery Copy of Import-Export Code Certificate (IEC). If lender is not

registered, Star Worldwide can act as shipper and ship under it’s IEC registration.

Certificate from the bank stating that no foreign exchange is involved.

Photographs of the works for Identification Letter from lender to authorize fine art agent to arrange

temporary export formalities. If some of the works are sold and not returning back, the lender

must show the inward foreign remittance from the sale into his bank account in India.

Temporary Import

Temporary Import is granted for a period of 6 months

The following documents are required: Pro-forma Invoice of non commercial Value Packing List Import-Export Code certificate of the Importer Re-export Bond for the total amount of the value

plus the Customs duties (approx 150% of the value), undertaking works will be re-exported within 6 month of date of temporary import.

For Private Museums/Galleries, a Bank Guarantee for approximately 150% of the value.

Photographs of the works for Identification

Permanent Export by Private Seller The seller must provide the following

Customs documents Commercial invoice Packing list Import-Export Code Certificate (IEC)

The seller should be registered to import-export out of India. (Note: most artists are not registered and work through galleries.)

The seller should be the beneficiary in the inward remittance made against the invoice

Infra-structure & Facilities in India Poor and inadequate facilities at airports/ports

for receiving, handling & storage of art works Limited Climate controlled facilities for

perishables. Limited storage area for High Value Cargo.

Very basic equipment for cargo handling. Fork lifts available, but operators not trained to handle art works.

Large crates can, at times, be left in open and uncovered areas of the cargo warehouse.

No designated areas available for opening of crates and inspection of works.

Airport & Customs staff are not trained for handling of art works and treat it like any other general cargo.

Important Guide Lines - Shipments to India All works, without exception, must be crated and water-

proofed Documentation i.e. packing list, invoice etc should be

provided to Star atleast 5 working days prior to arrival of shipment to enable us to obtain pre-clearance and arrange for Customs inspection at Gallery/Museum site, instead of airport.

Couriers are normally not allowed to witness tarmac loading unloading at Indian airports, however Star representatives are authorized to supervise palletization/de-palletization and in selected cases, tarmac supervision can also be arranged.

Domestic air services, for transporting large artworks within India are very limited, hence, for touring exhibitions, allow sufficient time between venues.

Ensure host gallery/museum in India agrees to furnish temporary import bond/ Bank guarantee required by Indian Customs.

Important Guide Lines - Shipments From India

If borrowing works from Government museums, start the procedure for approvals and loan agreement terms with lending institutions well in advance – preferably 6 months or more prior to shipment

Unless otherwise agreed, be aware that all costs, within India and overseas, will have to be borne by the host museum/organizer

Appoint a local fine art agent to liase with lenders, Ministry of Culture and the nodal agency to expedite approvals, arrange NSEC meetings etc etc. The rapport and relationship of the local agent, with the various government agencies, is a crucial element in speeding up the process

Authorize the local fine art agent to arrange for photography, framing and any other related services, as required by the lenders, for export of the works

Be aware that all Government loans from India will have to be insured, for “wall to wall” coverage, through an Indian insurance company and premiums are normally very high, compared to the US & Europe

All works, without exception, must be crated and water-proofed Couriers are normally not allowed to witness tarmac loading unloading at

Indian airports, however Star representatives are authorized to supervise palletisation/de-palletisation and in selected cases, tarmac supervision can also be arranged

About Star Worldwide

India’s oldest & largest specialist fine art handling company

3 generations, 5 decades of experience Multi-locational domestic network, covering the entire

Indian sub-continent. Offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.

Exclusive official fine art handling agent for the National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art and The Ministry of Culture.

IATA approved and ISO 9001 certified. Offers the following services:

Museum specification packing & crating Customized and secure handling & transportation Wall-to-wall insurance Climate controlled storage Courier assistance, Travel and Hotels etc. Tarmac Supervision (wherever permissible) Photography, framing, conservation, restoration etc, where required

Why Star Worldwide?

Experience – the essence of our growing success and stature

50 years of history in the art handling business Integrity & Ethics – ours is one of the most respected

names within the industryFocus Providing each client with customized fine art packing and

transport solutions Safety, Security and Care at every step Continuous focus on Improvement and InnovationOur people Experienced and dedicated staff – a team of over 150

experienced and dedicated packing crews and art handling managers, focused on Customer Service and attention to detail

Constant training programs at all levels and in all areas of service

Why Star Worldwide?

Infra-structure Our own fleet of purpose built vehicles with

communication and monitoring equipment In-house Carpentry shop for crates/cases

conforming to Museum Specs. Secured storage at all our locations Air-conditioned and de-humidified storage

to protect high value products and works of art

Specialized handling equipment High speed broadband connectivity and

computer network linkage between all our offices

Some of Our Prestigious Clients National Museum, New Delhi National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi The British Museum, London The Tate Gallery, London The Victoria & Albert Museum, London Asia Society, New York Kunstmuseum, Bern Haus der Kunst, Munich Japan Foundation, New Delhi & Tokyo Asian Civilization Museum, Singapore

Some Major Art Events Handled by Star

“The Arts of Kashmir”Asia Society, New York, 2007-08

“The Golden Age Of Classical India, The Empire Of Gupta Art”

Grand Palais, Paris, 2007 “Tejas”

BOZAR, Brussels, 2007“Edge of Desire – Recent Art in India”

Art Gallery of Western Australia, Australia And The Asia Society, New York,

“Tibetan Tankhas”Rubin Museum of Art, New York 2005

“Raja Ravi Verma Collections”National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai 2003

Some Major Art Events Handled by Star

“The Dutch Masters”National Gallery of Modern Art Mumbai, 2003

“Century City”The Tate Gallery London, 2001

The Art of the Sikh KingdomsVictoria & Albert Museum, London, 1999

“At the End of the Century”Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, 1998

“The Enduring Image”National Museum, New Delhi & Mumbai 1998

“The Padshahnama”National Museum, New Delhi, 1997.