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

Duty in Qatar

• Import duty: 0% MFN (applied) based on the engine context for this HS code.
• So, on the customs side, this product currently enters Qatar duty-free under the applied MFN rate.

Export benefit from India

• RoDTEP benefit: 1.4% of FOB
• This is the main export-side incentive currently flagged for this product lane.

Documents you should prepare

For this shipment, keep these as standard:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading / AWB
• Certificate of Origin
• Health / phytosanitary certificate for fresh produce
• Inspection certificate if required by buyer or Qatar customs
• Export contract / LC if applicable
• Insurance certificate if covered under marine cargo insurance

India-side compliance

You’ll typically need:

• IEC from DGFT
• GST registration
• RCMC if you want to claim DGFT-linked export incentives like RoDTEP
• Filing through ICEGATE for export customs clearance

Practical benefits of this lane

• No import duty in Qatar improves landed cost and pricing competitiveness.
• India is a major global exporter of onions and has a strong supply position in this HS line.
• RoDTEP at 1.4% FOB helps offset logistics and compliance costs.
• Qatar is a relatively attractive Gulf market for fresh produce because duty is currently not adding cost on import.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a Qatar import clearance checklist for onions, or

2. an estimated landed cost format for this India–Qatar shipment.