Export HS Code 1605 (Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved) to Samoa

HS Code Details

Code	1605
Description	Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
Chapter	16
Section	IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country's tariff schedule

🇼🇸 Samoa

Capital	Apia
Currency	Tala
Region	Oceania
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Exporting Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved to Samoa

Exporting crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved (HS Code 1605) from India to Samoa requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Samoa's import requirements including proper classification under HS 1605, 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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1602

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16022000

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Of poultry of heading 0105: Of turkeys

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