2.53
- Document type
- Policy
- Dated
Specifying documents required for Export and Import
Specifying documents required for Export and Import
Para 2.53
The following mandatory documents are prescribed for exports and imports of goods from/into India:
(a) Mandatory documents required for export of goods from India:
1. Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
2. Commercial Invoice cum Packing List*
3. Shipping Bill/Bill of Export
(b) Mandatory documents required for import of goods into India
1. Bill of Lading/Airway Bill
2. Commercial Invoice cum Packing List*
3. Bill of Entry
[Note: *(i) As per CBEC Circular No. 01/15-Customs dated 12/01/2015.
(ii) Separate Commercial Invoice and Packing List would also be accepted.]
(c) For export or import of specific goods or category of goods, which are subject to any restrictions/policy conditions or require NOC or product specific compliances under any statute, the regulatory authority concerned may notify additional documents for purposes of export or import.
(d) In specific cases of export or import, the regulatory authority concerned may electronically or in writing seek additional documents or information, as deemed necessary to ensure legal compliance.
(e). This Notification shall come into effect from 1st April, 2015.
(Above para 2.53 has been added vide NOTIFICATION NO. 114/2013, DT. 12/03/2015 wef 01.04.2015)