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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Shipping bill mean in logistics?

Short answer

The export declaration filed with customs, describing the goods, their value, classification and destination so that export can be allowed.

Filed electronically under Section 50 of the Customs Act, 1962 through ICEGATE, usually by a customs broker. After assessment and any examination, customs grants the Let Export Order. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: SB

**Category**: EXIM & customs

**Related terms**: LEO (Let Export Order), Bill of entry, IEC (Importer-Exporter Code), Customs broker

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#shipping-bill)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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- [What does IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) mean in logistics?](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/what-does-iec-importer-exporter-code-mean-in-logistics/)

## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#shipping-bill)
- [Shipping bill: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/guides/exporting-from-india-step-by-step/)

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