Export HS Code 03053000 (Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, smoked fish, including fillets :) to Nepal
HS Code Details
| Code | 03053000 |
| Description | Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, smoked fish, including fillets : |
| Chapter | 03 |
| Section | I — Live Animals & Animal Products |
| Duty Rate | Preferential rate may apply under SAFTA |
🇳🇵 Nepal
| Capital | Kathmandu |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee |
| Region | Southern Asia |
| India Export Rank | #22 |
| Trade Agreement | SAFTA |
Trade Snapshot
No recorded exports of fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, smoked fish, including fillets : to Nepal. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.
Based on parent category HS 030530. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.
Exporting Fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, smoked fish, including fillets : to Nepal
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Nepal have a SAFTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.
Exporting fish fillets, dried, salted or in brine, but not smoked, smoked fish, including fillets : (HS Code 03053000) from India to Nepal requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.
Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Nepal's import requirements including proper classification under HS 03053000, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.
For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 03053000 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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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.)
Other Export Destinations for HS 03053000
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