A commercial invoice, a packing list, and the correct shipping bill (CSB-IV for personal/low-value shipments, CSB-V for commercial exports).
Documentation
What documents do I need for an international shipment?
What is the difference between CSB-IV and CSB-V?
CSB-IV is for personal gifts/samples under Rs 25,000 with no IEC required; CSB-V is for commercial exports of any value and requires a valid IEC.
Do I need an IEC code to ship internationally?
Only for commercial exports filed under CSB-V -- a personal gift or sample under CSB-IV doesn't require one.
What should the declared value on my invoice match?
It must match the actual value of the goods and be consistent across the commercial invoice and the shipping bill -- a mismatch is the single most common cause of a customs hold.
Do I need to declare the exact contents of my package?
Yes -- an accurate, specific goods description (not a vague one like "gift" or "sample") reduces the chance of a customs delay.
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