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For HS 070310 (onions and shallots, fresh/chilled) from India to Colombia:

• Colombia import duty: 15% MFN (applied)
• India export benefit: RoDTEP ~1.4% of FOB
• Net trade takeaway: there is no tariff preference shown for this lane, so the shipment should be priced assuming Colombia’s MFN duty, while you may still recover India-side export incentive through RoDTEP if eligible.

Documents you should prepare

For India export side

• IEC of exporter
• GST registration (needed if applicable / for export GST refund handling)
• RCMC if you want to claim DGFT export incentives like RoDTEP
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Shipping Bill
• Bill of Lading / AWB
• Certificate of Origin
• use this as a normal origin document; no FTA preference is indicated here
• Phytosanitary / inspection certificate
• especially important for fresh vegetables
• Fumigation certificate if required by the buyer/line/Colombia’s SPS checks
• Insurance certificate if on CIF/CIP terms

For Colombia import clearance

• Importer’s customs registration/tax details
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading / AWB
• Certificate of Origin
• Phytosanitary certificate from India
• Any SPS/health permits required by Colombian agriculture authorities for fresh produce
• Product labels / carton markings as required by the importer

Practical compliance points for this HS code

• Onions and shallots are a perishable SPS-sensitive product, so phytosanitary compliance is critical.
• Colombia may inspect for pest contamination, freshness, and residue limits.
• Use proper cold-chain / ventilation packaging to reduce rejection risk.
• Confirm with the Colombian importer whether they need any prior import authorization for fresh horticultural produce.

Benefits you can use

• RoDTEP: ~1.4% of FOB for the Indian exporter, subject to eligibility and notified rates.
• If your exporter is RCMC-registered and the shipment qualifies, RoDTEP can help offset embedded export taxes and duties.
• No FTA benefit is indicated for India–Colombia for this product, so duty advantage is currently limited.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. an estimated landed cost formula for this India–Colombia shipment, or

2. a country-specific checklist for Colombian SPS/import clearance for fresh onions.