The e-way bill is generated on the GST e-way bill portal before goods move by road, rail, air or ship when the consignment value exceeds the notified threshold (generally ₹50,000, with some state variations). Part A records the supplier, recipient, invoice number, value and HSN code; Part B records the transporter and vehicle number. Validity depends on distance, and the bill must be updated if the vehicle changes.
Why it matters when buying
- Goods moving without a valid e-way bill, or with wrong details, can be detained and penalised in transit, delaying your material.
- Scrap consignments receive particular scrutiny; make sure invoice weight, HSN and GSTINs are correct and match the truck.
- Agree who generates the bill (usually the supplier or transporter) and share it before the truck leaves.
- Keep weighbridge slips with the e-way bill and invoice to support any weight dispute at delivery.
Notes
Rules on thresholds, validity and e-invoicing change from time to time, so confirm current requirements with your tax adviser. The AluminumBazaar desk follows dispatch to delivery and checks that documents travel with each load. See how to sell aluminium scrap online in India and aluminium suppliers.