Export HS Code 19030000 (Couscous: Tapioca and substitutes therefore prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms) to United Arab Emirates

HS Code Details

Code	19030000
Description	Couscous: Tapioca and substitutes therefore prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms
Chapter	19
Section	IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco
Duty Rate	Preferential rate may apply under India-UAE CEPA

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Capital	Abu Dhabi
Currency	UAE Dirham
Region	Western Asia
India Export Rank	#2
Trade Agreement	India-UAE CEPA

Exporting Couscous: Tapioca and substitutes therefore prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms to United Arab Emirates

Trade Agreement Benefit: India and United Arab Emirates have a India-UAE CEPA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.

Exporting couscous: tapioca and substitutes therefore prepared from starch, in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or in similar forms (HS Code 19030000) from India to United Arab Emirates requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and United Arab Emirates's import requirements including proper classification under HS 19030000, 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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