Export HS Code 170220 (Maple sugar and maple syrup:) to Tonga
HS Code Details
| Code | 170220 |
| Description | Maple sugar and maple syrup: |
| Chapter | 17 |
| Section | IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Duty Rate | Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule |
🇹🇴 Tonga
| Capital | Nukualofa |
| Currency | Paanga |
| Region | Oceania |
| Trade Agreement | No preferential agreement |
Exporting Maple sugar and maple syrup: to Tonga
Exporting maple sugar and maple syrup: (HS Code 170220) from India to Tonga requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.
Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Tonga's import requirements including proper classification under HS 170220, 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 17
Cane Or Beet Sugar And Chemically Pure Sucrose, In Solid Form - Raw Sugar Not Containing Added Flavouring Or Colouring Matter :
Cane sugar:
Cane jaggery
Khandasari sugar
Other
Containing by weight 99% or more lactose expressed as anhydrous lactose, calculated on the dry matter: Beet sugar
Cane sugar specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: Cane jaggery
Cane sugar specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter: Khandsari sugar
Other Export Destinations for Maple sugar and maple syrup:
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