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For HS 070310 (fresh or chilled onions and shallots) from India to New Zealand:

• Import duty in New Zealand: 0.0% MFN applied

So, on a normal customs entry, onions/shallots under this code are duty-free in New Zealand.

• India export benefit: RoDTEP ~1.4% of FOB

This can improve your net realization on the India side, subject to eligibility and shipping documentation.

Documents you should prepare

For this trade lane, the practical document set is:

1. Commercial Invoice

2. Packing List

3. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

4. Certificate of Origin

5. Phytosanitary Certificate

6. Export/Import permits or clearances if required by the New Zealand buyer or MPI

7. Insurance certificate if cargo is insured under the sale contract

Key compliance points for India export

• IEC: mandatory for export from India
• GST registration: needed if you are registered/exporting under GST framework and claiming refunds
• RCMC: useful/required to claim export incentives such as RoDTEP
• Customs filing: through ICEGATE
• Since this is an agricultural product, ensure quality, residue, and pest-free compliance before shipment

New Zealand-specific practical requirement

For fresh onions/shallots, New Zealand is strict on biosecurity. In practice, make sure:

• the shipment is clean, pest-free, and properly declared
• packaging/wooden material complies with ISPM-15 if used
• the buyer/importer checks MPI biosecurity import conditions before shipment

Benefits of this route

• No import duty in New Zealand
• RoDTEP benefit in India
• Strong demand market for onions/shallots, with New Zealand itself also appearing among global exporters/importers, which suggests an active market for this commodity

Trade note

The HS code 070310 is part of a global trade category with about $5.0B world imports in 2024, so it is a meaningful and active product line.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a step-by-step customs checklist for India → New Zealand, or

2. a sample document pack format for onion exports.