Import & Export
Cookware Import Documentation Checklist (2026)
Missing paperwork is the #1 cause of customs delays. Print this checklist and confirm every document before goods sail.
The core set (every shipment)
- Commercial invoice: seller/buyer details, HS codes, values, Incoterm, currency
- Packing list: cartons, quantities, weights, dimensions per carton
- Bill of lading (B/L): your title to the goods - check consignee details obsessively
- Certificate of origin: proves Indian origin for preferential duty rates
Product compliance documents
- Test reports: food-contact compliance for your market (LFGB/FDA)
- Material certificates: steel grade declarations
- Fumigation certificate: for wooden pallets/packaging (ISPM-15)
Payment documents
- LC: letter of credit per agreed terms, if applicable
- Insurance certificate: for CIF shipments, verify coverage value
Before the ship sails
Email your broker draft copies of everything for pre-check. Fixing a B/L typo while goods are at sea costs days and hundreds in amendment fees.
Frequently asked questions
What HS code is cookware?
Stainless steel cookware typically falls under HS 7323.93; confirm with your broker as rates vary by country.
Do I need a certificate of origin?
Yes if you claim preferential duty rates under a trade agreement; otherwise it still smooths clearance.
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