Shipping of fine art to

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Shipping of fine art to from India

• Presented by Al Mithal, Star Worldwide Group

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Antiquities
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National Museum, New Delhi

• One of Indias 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

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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.

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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.

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Contemporary Fine Art
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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.

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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.

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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 its 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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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About Star Worldwide

• Indias 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

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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 industry
• Focus
• Providing each client with customized fine art
  packing and transport solutions
• Safety, Security and Care at every step
• Continuous focus on Improvement and Innovation
• Our 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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Kingdoms
• Victoria 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.