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

HS Code Details

Code	16041600
Description	Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.): Anchovies
Chapter	16
Section	IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule

🇱🇾 Libya

Capital	Tripoli
Currency	Libyan Dinar
Region	Northern Africa
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

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

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

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Libya's import requirements including proper classification under HS 16041600, 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.

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