Most ecommerce parcels are under the e-way bill threshold, which is why the one order that crosses
An e-way bill is required when the consignment value in a single invoice exceeds Rs 50,000 for inter-state movement; several states set a higher limit for intra-state movement, so
The registered seller generates Part A from the invoice; Part B carries the vehicle or transporter details and can be filled by the courier, which is how most ecommerce shipments
Validity is one day for every 200 km or part of it, counted from the time Part B is first filled, and can be extended before expiry or within the grace period after it.
Returns and RTO parcels moving back above the threshold need their own e-way bill, referenced to the credit note or delivery challan, not the original invoice.
No. An e-way bill is needed only when the consignment value in one invoice exceeds Rs 50,000 and the goods move by motorised transport.
The full guide has the formats, the deadlines and the worked examples.