Export HS Code 02031900 (Fresh or chilled: Other) to Bhutan
HS Code Details
🇧🇹 Bhutan
India–Bhutan Trade Data for HS 0203
India exported $1.59M worth of fresh or chilled: other (HS 0203) to Bhutan in 2024.
Export Trend (USD)
Exporting Fresh or chilled: Other to Bhutan
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Bhutan have a SAFTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category. Apply for a Certificate of Origin to claim reduced tariffs.
Exporting fresh or chilled: other (HS Code 02031900) from India to Bhutan requires attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations. Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both DGFT export regulations and Bhutan's import requirements.
Key considerations include proper classification under HS 02031900, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards or certifications required by Bhutan. Payment terms commonly used include Letter of Credit (L/C), Documents against Payment (D/P), and advance payment.
Shipping from India to Bhutan typically takes 5–15 days by sea, depending on the port of origin and destination. Major Indian ports serving this route include JNPT (Mumbai), Mundra, and Chennai.
Documentation Required
Commercial Invoice
Detailed invoice with buyer/seller details, product description, quantity, price, and Incoterms.
Packing List
Itemized list of contents, weights, dimensions, and package markings for each shipment unit.
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment.
Certificate of Origin
Certifies that goods originate from India. Required for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.
Shipping Bill
Filed with Indian Customs for export clearance. Generated through ICEGATE.
Letter of Credit / Bank Documents
Payment guarantee instrument. Commonly used for first-time trade partners.
Insurance Certificate
Proof of marine/cargo insurance covering the shipment against loss or damage.
FSSAI Certificate
Food safety certification required for export of food products from India.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued by the Plant Quarantine authority for plant/plant-derived products.
Veterinary Health Certificate
Certifies animal products are free from diseases. Required by most importing countries.
Related HS Codes in Chapter 2
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