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

• Italy import duty (MFN/applied): 9.6%
• India export benefit: RoDTEP ~1.4% of FOB on eligible exports

Duty impact

If your shipment is classified correctly under 070310, the buyer in Italy should generally expect ~9.6% customs duty on the CIF/customs value, before any local VAT and clearance charges.

If an EU preference/FTA does not apply, use the MFN rate above.

Documents you should prepare

For this lane, the core export set is:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading / AWB
• Certificate of Origin
• Phytosanitary certificate — important for fresh onions/shallots
• Inspection / quality certificate if requested by the buyer or Italian importer
• Insurance certificate if shipped CIF/CIP
• LC documents if payment is by letter of credit

Compliance on the India side

You’ll typically need:

• IEC from DGFT
• GST registration
• RCMC if you want to claim export incentives like RoDTEP
• Customs filing on ICEGATE

Italy / EU practical checks

Because this is a fresh agricultural product, Italy/EU clearance will normally focus on:

• Plant health / phytosanitary compliance
• Residual pesticide and food-safety checks
• Correct HS classification and origin proof
• Traceability and label details

Benefit to the exporter

The main India-side advantage here is RoDTEP (~1.4% FOB), which can improve your landed competitiveness if the shipment is eligible.

Trade context

Global trade in onions & shallots is about $5.0B annually, and India is one of the leading exporters, so this is a commercially active lane.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a sample document checklist for Italy customs, or

2. a landed cost estimate for a shipment value you provide.