Advance against Undrawn Balances : In some of the export business, it is the trade practice that the bills are not drawn for the full invoice value of the goods. A small part of the bills is left undrawn for payment after adjustments due to difference in weight quality, etc. Advances are granted against such undrawn balances. In this case the export proceeds must be realised within 90 days.
The advances are granted provided the undrawn balance is in conformity with the normal level of balances left undrawn subject to a maximum of 5% of the full export value. The exporters are supposed to give an undertaking that they will surrender the balance proceeds within 6 months from the date of shipment