Export HS Code 03048940 (Tuna) to Bhutan
HS Code Details
| Code | 03048940 |
| Description | Tuna |
| Chapter | 03 |
| Section | I — Live Animals & Animal Products |
| Duty Rate | Preferential rate may apply under SAFTA |
🇧🇹 Bhutan
| Capital | Thimphu |
| Currency | Ngultrum |
| Region | Southern Asia |
| Trade Agreement | SAFTA |
Trade Snapshot
No recorded exports of tuna to Bhutan. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.
Based on parent category HS 030489. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.
Exporting Tuna to Bhutan
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Bhutan have a SAFTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.
Exporting tuna (HS Code 03048940) from India to Bhutan requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.
Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Bhutan's import requirements including proper classification under HS 03048940, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.
For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 03048940 which provides the most specific product classification under India's customs tariff.
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.
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Related Tariff Lines to Bhutan
Other 8-digit codes under HS 030489 with export guides for Bhutan
More HS Codes in Chapter 03
Live Fish - Ornamental Fish
Ornamental fish, other live fish :
Ornamental Fish: Freshwater
Ornamental Fish: Other
Other Live Fish: Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster)
Other Live Fish: Eels (Anguilla spp.)
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