Export HS Code 8201 (Hand Tools, The Following: Spades, Shovels, Mattocks, Picks,...) to Belgium

Exporting hand tools, the following: spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks and rakes; axes, bill hooks and similar hewing tools; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools of a kind used in a (HS Code 8201) from India to Belgium requires attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations. Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both DGFT export regulations and Belgium's import requirements.

Key considerations include proper classification under HS 8201, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards or certifications required by Belgium. Payment terms commonly used include Letter of Credit (L/C), Documents against Payment (D/P), and advance payment.

Sea freight from India to Belgium typically takes 18–25 days via the Suez Canal route. Major European ports include Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Antwerp. Air freight is available for urgent or high-value shipments.