Export HS Code 48172000 (Other: Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards) to Botswana

HS Code Details

Code	48172000
Description	Other: Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards
Chapter	48
Section	X — Paper & Pulp
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country's tariff schedule

🇧🇼 Botswana

Capital	Gaborone
Currency	Pula
Region	Southern Africa
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Exporting Other: Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards to Botswana

Exporting other: letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards (HS Code 48172000) from India to Botswana requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Botswana's import requirements including proper classification under HS 48172000, 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.

Related HS Codes in Chapter 48

4801

Newsprint, In Rolls Or Sheets

480100

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets:

48010010

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets: Glazed

48010090

Newsprint, in rolls or sheets: Other

4802

Uncoated Paper And Paperboard, Of A Kind Used For Writing, Printing Or Other Graphic Purposes, And Non-perforated Punch Card And Punch Tape Paper, In Rolls Or Rectangular (including Square) Sheets Of Any Size, Other Than Paper Of Heading 4801 Or 4803; Han

480210

Hand-made paper and paperboard :

48021010

Hand-made paper and paperboard: Paper

48021020

Hand-made paper and paperboard: Paperboard