Export HS Code 3405 (Polishes And Creams, For Footwear, Furniture, Floors, Coachwork, Glass Or Metal, Scouring Pastes And Powders And Similar Preparations (whether Or Not In The Form Of Paper, Wadding, Felt, Nonwovens, Cellular Plastics Or Cellular Rubber, Impregnated, Coated) to Laos

HS Code Details

Code	3405
Description	Polishes And Creams, For Footwear, Furniture, Floors, Coachwork, Glass Or Metal, Scouring Pastes And Powders And Similar Preparations (whether Or Not In The Form Of Paper, Wadding, Felt, Nonwovens, Cellular Plastics Or Cellular Rubber, Impregnated, Coated
Chapter	34
Section	VI — Chemical Products
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

Exporting Polishes And Creams, For Footwear, Furniture, Floors, Coachwork, Glass Or Metal, Scouring Pastes And Powders And Similar Preparations (whether Or Not In The Form Of Paper, Wadding, Felt, Nonwovens, Cellular Plastics Or Cellular Rubber, Impregnated, Coated 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 polishes and creams, for footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal, scouring pastes and powders and similar preparations (whether or not in the form of paper, wadding, felt, nonwovens, cellular plastics or cellular rubber, impregnated, coated (HS Code 3405) 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 3405, 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.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Required for chemical shipments detailing handling, storage, and emergency measures.

Related HS Codes in Chapter 34

3401

Soap; Organic Surface-active Products And Preparations For Use As Soap, In The Form Of Bars, Cakes, Moulded Pieces Or Shapes, Whether Or Not Containing Soap; Organic Surface-active Products And Preparations For Washing The Skin, In The Form Of Liquid Or C

340111

For toilet use (including medicated products):

34011110

For toilet use (including medicated products): Medicated toilet soaps

34011120

For toilet use (including medicated products): Shaving soaps other than shaving cream

34011190

For toilet use (including medicated products): Other

340119

Other:

34011911

Bars and blocks of not less than 500 gm in weight: Industrial soap