Export HS Code 8005 (Tin foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing mater) to Laos

HS Code Details

Code	8005
Description	Tin foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing mater
Chapter	80
Section	XV — Base Metals
Duty Rate	Preferential rate may apply under India-ASEAN FTA, APTA

🇱🇦 Laos

Capital	Vientiane
Currency	Kip
Region	South-Eastern Asia
Trade Agreement	India-ASEAN FTA, APTA

Exporting Tin foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing mater to Laos

Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Laos have a India-ASEAN FTA, APTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category.

Exporting tin foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing mater (HS Code 8005) from India to Laos requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Laos's import requirements including proper classification under HS 8005, 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.

Related HS Codes in Chapter 80

8001

Unwrought tin

800110

Tin, not alloyed:

80011010

Tin, not alloyed: Blocks

80011090

Tin, not alloyed: Ingots, pigs, slabs and other primary forms of tin

80012000

Tin, not alloyed: Tin alloys

8002

Tin waste and scrap

800200

Tin waste and scrap

80020010

Tin waste and scrap: Tin scrap, namely the following: Block tin covered by ISRI code word ''Ranch''; High tin base babbit covered by ISRI code word ‘Raves''; Pewter covered by ISRI code word ''Ranks''.