Export HS Code 2401 (Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse) to United Arab Emirates

HS Code Details

Code	2401
Description	Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse
Chapter	24
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 Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse 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 unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse (HS Code 2401) 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 2401, 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 24

Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped:

Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped: Flue cured virginia tobacco

Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped: Sun cured country (natu) tobacco

Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped: Sun cured virginia tobacco

Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped: Burley tobacco

Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped: Tobacco for manufacture of biris, not stemmed

Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped: Tobacco for manufacture of chewing tobacco

Tobacco, not stemmed or stripped: Tobacco for manufacture of cigar and cheroot

Other Export Destinations for Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse

United States

China

Netherlands

Hong Kong

Singapore

United Kingdom

Germany

Bangladesh

Saudi Arabia

Belgium

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