Export HS Code 49090090 (Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: Other) to Tuvalu

HS Code Details

Code	49090090
Description	Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: Other
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

🇹🇻 Tuvalu

Capital	Funafuti
Currency	Australian Dollar
Region	Oceania
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Trade Snapshot

No recorded exports of printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: other to Tuvalu. This could represent an untapped market opportunity.

Based on parent category HS 490900. Verify with the latest DGCIS data.

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

Exporting printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings: other (HS Code 49090090) from India to Tuvalu requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Tuvalu's import requirements including proper classification under HS 49090090, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards.

For customs declarations, use the 8-digit tariff code 49090090 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 Tuvalu

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

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