Export HS Code 38021000 (Other: Activated carbon) to South Africa
HS Code Details
🇿🇦 South Africa
India–South Africa Trade Data for HS 3802
India exported $20.52M worth of other: activated carbon (HS 3802) to South Africa in 2024. This represents a 83.0% increase from 2023.
India also imported $8.3K of this product category from South Africa in 2024.
Export Trend (USD)
Exporting Other: Activated carbon to South Africa
Exporting other: activated carbon (HS Code 38021000) from India to South Africa requires attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations. Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both DGFT export regulations and South Africa's import requirements.
Key considerations include proper classification under HS 38021000, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards or certifications required by South Africa. Payment terms commonly used include Letter of Credit (L/C), Documents against Payment (D/P), and advance payment.
India has strong trade ties with South Africa. Shipping routes from western Indian ports serve the African continent with transit times of 10–20 days.
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 38
Other Export Destinations for Other: Activated carbon
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