Export HS Code 25261020 (Not crushed, not powdered: Steatite (soap stone, etc.) lumps) to Laos

HS Code Details

Code	25261020
Description	Not crushed, not powdered: Steatite (soap stone, etc.) lumps
Chapter	25
Section	V — Mineral Products
Parent Code	252610 — Not crushed, not powdered
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 not crushed, not powdered: steatite (soap stone, etc.) lumps to Laos. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.

Based on parent category HS 252610. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.

Exporting Not crushed, not powdered: Steatite (soap stone, etc.) lumps 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 not crushed, not powdered: steatite (soap stone, etc.) lumps (HS Code 25261020) 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 25261020, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 25261020 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.

Related Tariff Lines to Laos

Other 8-digit codes under HS 252610 with export guides for Laos

25261010

Not crushed, not powdered: Steatite (soap stone, etc.) block

25261090

Not crushed, not powdered: Other

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2501

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250100

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25010010

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25010020

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25010090

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2502

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