Export HS Code 640110 (Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap:) to China
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🇨🇳 China
India–China Trade Data for HS 6401
India exported $2.2K worth of footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap: (HS 6401) to China in 2024. This represents a 16.6% increase from 2023.
India also imported $1.45M of this product category from China in 2024.
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Exporting Footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap: to China
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and China have a APTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category. Apply for a Certificate of Origin to claim reduced tariffs.
Exporting footwear incorporating a protective metal toe-cap: (HS Code 640110) from India to China requires attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations. Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both DGFT export regulations and China's import requirements.
Key considerations include proper classification under HS 640110, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards or certifications required by China. Payment terms commonly used include Letter of Credit (L/C), Documents against Payment (D/P), and advance payment.
Shipping from India to China 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.
Related HS Codes in Chapter 64
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