Export HS Code 520411 (Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton:) to Netherlands
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🇳🇱 Netherlands
India–Netherlands Trade Data for HS 5204
India exported $2.45M worth of containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: (HS 5204) to Netherlands in 2024. This represents a 2.6% increase from 2023.
India also imported $3.4K of this product category from Netherlands in 2024.
Export Trend (USD)
Exporting Containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: to Netherlands
Exporting containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: (HS Code 520411) from India to Netherlands requires attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations. Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both DGFT export regulations and Netherlands's import requirements.
Key considerations include proper classification under HS 520411, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards or certifications required by Netherlands. Payment terms commonly used include Letter of Credit (L/C), Documents against Payment (D/P), and advance payment.
Sea freight from India to Netherlands typically takes 18–25 days via the Suez Canal route. Major European ports include Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp. Air freight is available for urgent or high-value shipments.
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.
Textile Committee Certificate
Quality and compliance certificate for textile exports from India.
Related HS Codes in Chapter 52
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