Export HS Code 53011000 (Weighing more than 200 g/m2: Flax, raw or retted) to Japan

HS Code Details

Code	53011000
Description	Weighing more than 200 g/m2: Flax, raw or retted
Chapter	53
Section	XI — Textiles & Apparel
Duty Rate	Preferential rate may apply under India-Japan CEPA

🇯🇵 Japan

Capital	Tokyo
Currency	Yen
Region	Eastern Asia
India Export Rank	#14
Trade Agreement	India-Japan CEPA

Exporting Weighing more than 200 g/m2: Flax, raw or retted to Japan

Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Japan have a India-Japan CEPA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.

Exporting weighing more than 200 g/m2: flax, raw or retted (HS Code 53011000) from India to Japan requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Japan's import requirements including proper classification under HS 53011000, 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.

Textile Committee Certificate

Quality and compliance certificate for textile exports from India.

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5301

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5303

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