Domestic Documentaion

1. Tamilnadu : Three (3) Copies of Original Printed Invoice having the C.S.T., V.A.T. & T.I.N. Number of the Consignee
2. Chandigarh ---T.I.N. NUMBER OF SHIPPER & CONSIGNEE
3. Punjab ---- T.I.N. NUMBER OF SHIPPER & CONSIGNEE
4. Chandigarh & Punjab ---- Entry Tax at will be applicable on Cotton, Yarn, Steel, Rubber, Chemicals and Scrap items
5. Himachal Pradesh - ENTRY TAX APPLICABLE IF 4% TAX IS NOT ADDED IN THE INVOICE . Minimum three (3) copies required with C.S.T./L.S.T. & TIN NO printed on the invoice.
6. Nagpur and Vidharbha – Original Invoice for Local Body Tax (L.B.T.)

Goods notified for mandatory uploading in the department website at the time of dispatch are as under:

1. Areca nut
2. Cardamom Cashew
3. Coffee seeds Cotton
4. Edible oil including Vanaspathi
5. Flooring / Wall tiles of all kinds
6. Glass
7. Granite/Marbles
8. Gutka
9. Iron and steel
10. Oil seeds including coconut and copra
11. Pepper
12. Plywood, veneer
13. Rubber
14. Scrap of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
15. Timber including Eucalyptus and casuarinas
16. Ores of all kinds.
17. All kinds of electrical goods including appliances
18. All kinds of automobile parts and accessories.

CST/LST No's of Consignees are essential.

Information given in this guide is for general reference. Actual interpretation by the concerned authorities may vary.

Entry tax is applicable in case of non-commercial transactions when the consignee imports the goods directly from a supplier located outside the state for self-consumption and not for resale (Applicable only on cetain specified items in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab & Kerala) **Toll tax applicable.

***Only applicable In case of stock transfer or non-commercial transaction by a registered dealer.

STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE :

1. Use a corrugated box or a rigid carton. Check the weight specification of the box / carton you are using and don't exceed its capacity.
2. Wrap the items separately.
3. Provide internal protection with adequate cushioning material.
4. Use strong tape designed for shipping. Tape should be at least 2" wide, but preferably 3" wide.
5. Use proper labeling that has a clear and complete origin & destination address, including phone numbers and pin codes.

SOME PACKING SUGGESTIONS :

1. For floppy disks the packing must be in padded envelopes or in blister- proof packing.
2. Sample medical vials must have adequate protection inside the packing so that the same do not move. Shredded paper can be used for packing such materials
3. Gutka
4. For foodstuff samples like, Tea, Rice, Grains, Pulses, etc. fabric-reinforced envelopes must be used. Plain covers should not be used.
5. Books must be packed in cartons / wooden cases. If in cartons, two strappings must be done to ensure that the contents hold together.
6. Textile goods must be first wrapped in polythene or any suitable waterproof material and then covered with strong Hessian / Jute cloth.
7. Electronic articles must be packed in adequate-ply corrugated cartons.

VOLUMETRIC CALCULATAION :

Volumetric weight is a standard practice followed throughout the air-freight industry that considers density determining charges.
The calculations are used to consider the amount of space a package will take in various modes of transportation / warehouse in relation to the actual weight of the package.