Export HS Code 540821 (Unbleached or bleached:) to Japan
HS Code Details
| Code | 540821 |
| Description | Unbleached or bleached: |
| Chapter | 54 |
| 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 Unbleached or bleached: to Japan
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Japan have a India-Japan CEPA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.
Exporting unbleached or bleached: (HS Code 540821) 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 540821, 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.
Related HS Codes in Chapter 54
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
Of paper yarn: Of synthetic filaments
Of paper yarn: Of artificial filaments
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including syntheric
High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides:
Nylon tyre yarn
High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides:
High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides: Of aramids
Other Export Destinations for Unbleached or bleached:
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