Export HS Code 49090010 (Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: Greetings or Wedding cards) to South Africa

HS Code Details

Code	49090010
Description	Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: Greetings or Wedding cards
Chapter	49
Section	X — Paper & Pulp
Parent Code	490900 — Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcement
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule

🇿🇦 South Africa

Capital	Pretoria
Currency	Rand
Region	Southern Africa
India Export Rank	#24
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Trade Snapshot

India exported $10K of Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcement to South Africa in FY 2024-2025 — -37.0% YoY.

Trade data shown for parent category HS 490900

Exporting Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: Greetings or Wedding cards to South Africa

Exporting printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: greetings or wedding cards (HS Code 49090010) from India to South Africa requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and South Africa's import requirements including proper classification under HS 49090010, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 49090010 which provides the most specific product classification under India's customs tariff.

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.

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Related Tariff Lines to South Africa

Other 8-digit codes under HS 490900 with export guides for South Africa

49090090

Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: Other