Export HS Code 24031010 (Hookah or gooduku tobacco) to Laos
HS Code Details
| Code | 24031010 |
| Description | Hookah or gooduku tobacco |
| Chapter | 24 |
| Section | IV — Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Parent Code | 240310 — Smoking tobacco, whether or not containing tobacco substitutes in any proportion |
| Duty Rate | Preferential rate may apply under India-ASEAN FTA, APTA |
🇱🇦 Laos
| Capital | Vientiane |
| Currency | Kip |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Trade Agreement | India-ASEAN FTA, APTA |
Trade Snapshot
No recorded exports of hookah or gooduku tobacco to Laos. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.
Based on parent category HS 240310. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.
Exporting Hookah or gooduku tobacco to Laos
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Laos have a India-ASEAN FTA, APTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.
Exporting hookah or gooduku tobacco (HS Code 24031010) from India to Laos requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.
Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Laos's import requirements including proper classification under HS 24031010, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.
For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 24031010 which provides the most specific product classification under India's customs tariff.
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 Tariff Lines to Laos
Other 8-digit codes under HS 240310 with export guides for Laos
More HS Codes in Chapter 24
Unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse
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
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