Export HS Code 3813 (Preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades) to Congo (DRC)

HS Code Details

Code	3813
Description	Preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades
Chapter	38
Section	VI — Chemical Products
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country's tariff schedule

🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Capital	Kinshasa
Currency	Congolese Franc
Region	Central Africa
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Exporting Preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades to Congo (DRC)

Exporting preparations and charges for fire-extinguishers; charged fire-extinguishing grenades (HS Code 3813) from India to Congo (DRC) requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Congo (DRC)'s import requirements including proper classification under HS 3813, 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 38

3801

Artificial Graphite; Colloidal Or Semi- Colloidal Graphite; Preparations Based On Graphite Or Other Carbon In The Form Of Pastes, Blocks, Plates Or Other Semi-manufactures

38011000

Other: Artificial graphite

38012000

Other: Colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite

38013000

Other: Carbonaceous pastes for electrodes and similar pastes for furnace linings

38019000

Other: Other

3802

Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black

38021000

Other: Activated carbon