Export HS Code 5303 (Jute And Other Textile Bast Fibres (excluding Flax, True Hem...) to Nepal
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🇳🇵 Nepal
India–Nepal Trade Data for HS 5303
India exported $28.19M worth of jute and other textile bast fibres (excluding flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (HS 5303) to Nepal in 2024. This represents a 12.9% decrease from 2023.
India also imported $56.8K of this product category from Nepal in 2024.
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Exporting Jute And Other Textile Bast Fibres (excluding Flax, True Hem... to Nepal
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Nepal have a SAFTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category. Apply for a Certificate of Origin to claim reduced tariffs.
Exporting jute and other textile bast fibres (excluding flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (HS Code 5303) from India to Nepal requires attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations. Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both DGFT export regulations and Nepal's import requirements.
Key considerations include proper classification under HS 5303, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards or certifications required by Nepal. Payment terms commonly used include Letter of Credit (L/C), Documents against Payment (D/P), and advance payment.
Shipping from India to Nepal typically takes 5–15 days by sea, depending on the port of origin and destination. Major Indian ports serving this route include JNPT (Mumbai), Mundra, and Chennai.
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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