Export HS Code 08083000 (Melons (including watermelons): Pears) to Bhutan
HS Code Details
| Code | 08083000 |
| Description | Melons (including watermelons): Pears |
| Chapter | 08 |
| Section | II — Vegetable Products |
| Duty Rate | Preferential rate may apply under SAFTA |
🇧🇹 Bhutan
| Capital | Thimphu |
| Currency | Ngultrum |
| Region | Southern Asia |
| Trade Agreement | SAFTA |
Exporting Melons (including watermelons): Pears to Bhutan
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Bhutan have a SAFTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.
Exporting melons (including watermelons): pears (HS Code 08083000) 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 08083000, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.
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.
Related HS Codes in Chapter 08
Coconuts, Brazil Nuts And Cashew Nuts, Fresh Or Dried, Whether Or Not Shelled Or Peeled - Coconuts :
Coconuts: Desiccated
In the inner shell (endocarp): Fresh
In the inner shell (endocarp): Dried
In the inner shell (endocarp): Other
Other:
Other: Fresh
Other: Dried
Other Export Destinations for Melons (including watermelons): Pears
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