Question 1

What is DEFRA?

Accepted Answer

DEFRA is the UN/LOCODE for Frankfurt am Main, HE, Germany — a seaport and airport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is Frankfurt am Main used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Frankfurt am Main (DEFRA) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list DEFRA as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to Germany.

Question 3

Where is Frankfurt am Main located?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main is located at approximately 50.1167°N, 8.6833°E in HE.

Question 4

Where should I use the DEFRA port code?

Accepted Answer

Use DEFRA on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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