Export HS Code 1804 (Cocoa butter, fat and oil) to Kuwait
HS Code Details
| Code | 1804 |
| Description | Cocoa butter, fat and oil |
| Chapter | 18 |
| Section | IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Duty Rate | Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule |
🇰🇼 Kuwait
| Capital | Kuwait City |
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar |
| Region | Western Asia |
| India Export Rank | #38 |
| Trade Agreement | No preferential agreement |
Exporting Cocoa butter, fat and oil to Kuwait
Exporting cocoa butter, fat and oil (HS Code 1804) from India to Kuwait requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.
Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Kuwait's import requirements including proper classification under HS 1804, 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 18
Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted
Other: Cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted
Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste
Other: Cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa waste
Cocoa paste, whether or not defatted
Other: Not defatted
Other: Wholly or partly defatted
Other: Cocoa butter, fat and oil
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