How to Download Shipping Bill from ICEGATE — Walbayzon Exporter’s Guide

Introduction

For sellers exporting from India, the shipping bill is a critical export document. Customs authorities use it to clear your goods, and it’s essential for claiming duty drawbacks, incentives, and maintaining transparent records.

ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) makes this process digital and accessible. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to download your shipping bill from ICEGATE, specifically with reference to Amazon Global Selling shipments.

What Is a Shipping Bill & Why It Matters

A shipping bill is the statutory document filed by an exporter that declares details like the goods being shipped, their value, exporter/consignee information, and the destination. It is required for:

• Customs clearance (to get Let Export Order / Let Ship Order)

• Claiming export incentives / duty drawback

• Audit / documentation in your export records

Without a valid and downloadable shipping bill, your exports may be delayed or face legal challenges.

Prerequisites: What You Need Before Download

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

1. Registered ICEGATE user — using your IEC (Importer Exporter Code) or as a Customs House Agent (CHA)
   

2. Shipping bill number & date (or a date range)
   

3. Authorized Dealer (AD) Code linked
   

4. All export formalities (assessment, Let Export Order / Let Ship Order) completed.
   

5. Access to E-Sanchit module in ICEGATE for document repository.
   

If some of these are incomplete, you will not be able to fetch the shipping bill.

Step-by-Step: How to Download Shipping Bill from ICEGATE

Here’s a stepwise workflow:

Step	Action	Notes / Tips
1	Visit ICEGATE portal	Go to the official site of ICEGATE
2	Log in with your credentials	Use IEC / user ID & password
3	Navigate to Services or E-Sanchit / Documents section	The ICEGATE portal has a menu for document retrieval
4	Select View / Upload Documents under E-Sanchit	This is where uploaded / filed export documents reside
5	Enter shipping bill info	E.g. shipping bill number, date range, port or customs location
6	Submit to search	The system will fetch the documents matching your criteria
7	Download the shipping bill copy	The document will typically be in PDF form
8	Validate & save	Open and verify details, then archive it in your export records

Also, ICEGATE provides a Download Utility (ICEGATE 2.0) that can help you fetch copies like “Shipping Bill after Let Export Order (LEO)” etc. (Icegate)

Amazon SEND & ICEGATE: Things to Keep in Mind

When you ship via Amazon Global Selling SEND (cross-border carrier program), Amazon may manage parts of customs clearance and documentation. For example:

• Amazon’s partner carrier might directly provide CSB-5 mode shipping bill to you. (Amazon Seller Central)
  

• But for other shipments, especially non-SEND or self-fulfilled exports, you may need to manually download from ICEGATE.
  

So always check with your logistics partner (or Amazon’s partner carrier) whether they will share the shipping documents or you should download them yourself.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
No result found	Wrong shipping bill number or date range	Double-check and widen the date range
Access Denied / Permission Error	You don’t have E-Sanchit access	Request permissions / roles in ICEGATE portal
Document not yet uploaded	Customs formalities not completed (LEO / assessment)	Wait for customs to process, then retry
Document format issues	PDF generation problems	Try again later or contact ICEGATE support

Summary & Next Steps

Downloading the shipping bill from ICEGATE is essential for export compliance and Amazon Global Selling operations. With the steps above, you can:

• Access critical export documents.

• Keep your export records in order.

• Use them to claim incentives or duty drawback.
  

At WalBayZon, we assist Amazon exporters with end-to-end export documentation — including ICEGATE walkthroughs, customs assistance, and record management.

Call to Action: Want us to help you set up ICEGATE access, map your shipping bills to Amazon orders, or provide hands-on support for your exports? Reach out to WalBayZon — we’re glad to guide you.