Export HS Code 85245320 (Audio-visual news or audio-visual material including news cl...) to Sri Lanka
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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
India–Sri Lanka Trade Data for HS 8524
India exported $1.51M worth of audio-visual news or audio-visual material including news clippings (HS 8524) to Sri Lanka in 2024. This represents a 5.0% decrease from 2023.
India also imported $1.5K of this product category from Sri Lanka in 2024.
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Exporting Audio-visual news or audio-visual material including news cl... to Sri Lanka
Trade Agreement Benefit: India and Sri Lanka have a SAFTA, APTA which may offer preferential duty rates for this product category. Apply for a Certificate of Origin to claim reduced tariffs.
Exporting audio-visual news or audio-visual material including news clippings (HS Code 85245320) from India to Sri Lanka requires attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations. Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both DGFT export regulations and Sri Lanka's import requirements.
Key considerations include proper classification under HS 85245320, accurate valuation, and meeting any product-specific standards or certifications required by Sri Lanka. Payment terms commonly used include Letter of Credit (L/C), Documents against Payment (D/P), and advance payment.
Shipping from India to Sri Lanka 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.
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