Export HS Code 2008 (Fruit, Nuts And Other Edible Parts Of Plants, Otherwise Prepared Or Preserved, Whether Or Not Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter Or Spirit, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Nuts, Ground-nuts And Other Seeds, Whether Or Not Mixed Togeth) to Benin
HS Code Details
| Code | 2008 |
| Description | Fruit, Nuts And Other Edible Parts Of Plants, Otherwise Prepared Or Preserved, Whether Or Not Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter Or Spirit, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Nuts, Ground-nuts And Other Seeds, Whether Or Not Mixed Togeth |
| Chapter | 20 |
| Section | IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Duty Rate | Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule |
🇧🇯 Benin
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
| Currency | CFA Franc |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Trade Agreement | No preferential agreement |
Exporting Fruit, Nuts And Other Edible Parts Of Plants, Otherwise Prepared Or Preserved, Whether Or Not Containing Added Sugar Or Other Sweetening Matter Or Spirit, Not Elsewhere Specified Or Included - Nuts, Ground-nuts And Other Seeds, Whether Or Not Mixed Togeth to Benin
Exporting fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included - nuts, ground-nuts and other seeds, whether or not mixed togeth (HS Code 2008) from India to Benin requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.
Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Benin's import requirements including proper classification under HS 2008, 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 20
Vegetables, Fruit, Nuts And Other Edible Parts Of Plants, Prepared Or Preserved By Vinegar Or Acetic Acid
Other: Cucumbers and gherkins
Other: Other
Tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
Other: Tomatoes, whole or in pieces
Other: Other
Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
Other: Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus
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