Export HS Code 16042000 (Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.): Other prepared or preserved fish) to Maldives
HS Code Details
| Code | 16042000 |
| Description | Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.): Other prepared or preserved fish |
| Chapter | 16 |
| Section | IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Duty Rate | Preferential rate may apply under SAFTA |
🇲🇻 Maldives
| Capital | Male |
| Currency | Rufiyaa |
| Region | Southern Asia |
| Trade Agreement | SAFTA |
Trade Snapshot
No recorded exports of tunas, skipjack and bonito (sarda spp.): other prepared or preserved fish to Maldives. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.
Based on parent category HS 160420. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.
Exporting Tunas, skipjack and bonito (Sarda spp.): Other prepared or preserved fish to Maldives
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Maldives have a SAFTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.
Exporting tunas, skipjack and bonito (sarda spp.): other prepared or preserved fish (HS Code 16042000) from India to Maldives requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.
Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Maldives's import requirements including proper classification under HS 16042000, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.
For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 16042000 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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