Export HS Code 38029012 (Activated natural mineral products: Activated bauxite) to Benin
HS Code Details
🇧🇯 Benin
India–Benin Trade Data for HS 3802
India exported $1.33M worth of activated natural mineral products: activated bauxite (HS 3802) to Benin in 2024. This represents a 90.5% increase from 2023.
Export Trend (USD)
Exporting Activated natural mineral products: Activated bauxite to Benin
Exporting activated natural mineral products: activated bauxite (HS Code 38029012) from India to Benin requires attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations. Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both DGFT export regulations and Benin's import requirements.
Key considerations include proper classification under HS 38029012, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards or certifications required by Benin. Payment terms commonly used include Letter of Credit (L/C), Documents against Payment (D/P), and advance payment.
India has strong trade ties with Benin. 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
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