Export HS Code 16041600 (Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.): Anchovies) to Laos

HS Code Details

Code	16041600
Description	Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.): Anchovies
Chapter	16
Section	IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco
Duty Rate	Preferential rate may apply under India-ASEAN FTA, APTA

🇱🇦 Laos

Capital	Vientiane
Currency	Kip
Region	South-Eastern Asia
Trade Agreement	India-ASEAN FTA, APTA

Trade Snapshot

No recorded exports of tunas, skipjack and bonito (sarda spp.): anchovies to Laos. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.

Based on parent category HS 160416. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.

Exporting Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.): Anchovies to Laos

Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Laos have a India-ASEAN FTA, APTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.

Exporting tunas, skipjack and bonito (sarda spp.): anchovies (HS Code 16041600) from India to Laos requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Laos's import requirements including proper classification under HS 16041600, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 16041600 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.

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