Export HS Code 05080040 (shape, powder and waste thereof: Cuttlefish bones) to Tuvalu

HS Code Details

Code	05080040
Description	shape, powder and waste thereof: Cuttlefish bones
Chapter	05
Section	I — Live Animals & Animal Products
Parent Code	050800 — Other: Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked; shells of molluscs, crustaceans or echinoderms and cuttle- bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule

🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Capital	Funafuti
Currency	Australian Dollar
Region	Oceania
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Trade Snapshot

No recorded exports of shape, powder and waste thereof: cuttlefish bones to Tuvalu. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.

Based on parent category HS 050800. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.

Exporting shape, powder and waste thereof: Cuttlefish bones to Tuvalu

Exporting shape, powder and waste thereof: cuttlefish bones (HS Code 05080040) from India to Tuvalu requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Tuvalu's import requirements including proper classification under HS 05080040, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 05080040 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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