Export HS Code 9012 (Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus) to Samoa

HS Code Details

Code	9012
Description	Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus
Chapter	90
Section	XVIII — Instruments & Clocks
Duty Rate	Refer to destination country's tariff schedule

🇼🇸 Samoa

Capital	Apia
Currency	Tala
Region	Oceania
Trade Agreement	No preferential agreement

Exporting Microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus to Samoa

Exporting microscopes other than optical microscopes; diffraction apparatus (HS Code 9012) from India to Samoa requires careful attention to documentation, packaging standards, and customs regulations.

Indian exporters should ensure compliance with both Indian export regulations (DGFT) and Samoa's import requirements including proper classification under HS 9012, 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 90

9001

Optical Fibres And Optical Fibre Bundles; Optical Fibre Cables Other Than Those Of Heading 8544; Sheets And Plates Of Polarising Material; Lenses (including Contact Lenses), Prisms, Mirrors And Other Optical Elements, Of Any Material, Unmounted, Other Th

90011000

Other: Optical fibres, Optical fibres bundles and cables

90012000

Other: Sheets and plates of polarising material

90013000

Other: Contact lenses

900140

Spectacle lenses of glass :

90014010

Spectacle lenses of glass: Polarised glass

90014090

Spectacle lenses of glass: Other