Export HS Code 8442 (Machinery, Apparatus And Equipment (other Then The Machine Tools Of Headings 8456 To 8465) For Preparing Or Making Plates, Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Litho Graphic Stones, Prepared For Print) to Kuwait
HS Code Details
| Code | 8442 |
| Description | Machinery, Apparatus And Equipment (other Then The Machine Tools Of Headings 8456 To 8465) For Preparing Or Making Plates, Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Litho Graphic Stones, Prepared For Print |
| Chapter | 84 |
| Section | XVI — Machinery & Electronics |
| Duty Rate | Refer to destination country’s tariff schedule |
🇰🇼 Kuwait
| Capital | Kuwait City |
| Currency | Kuwaiti Dinar |
| Region | Western Asia |
| India Export Rank | #38 |
| Trade Agreement | No preferential agreement |
Exporting Machinery, Apparatus And Equipment (other Then The Machine Tools Of Headings 8456 To 8465) For Preparing Or Making Plates, Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Other Printing Components; Plates, Cylinders And Litho Graphic Stones, Prepared For Print to Kuwait
Exporting machinery, apparatus and equipment (other then the machine tools of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making plates, printing components; plates, cylinders and other printing components; plates, cylinders and litho graphic stones, prepared for print (HS Code 8442) from India to Kuwait requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.
Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Kuwait's import requirements including proper classification under HS 8442, 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.
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