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For HS 070310 (fresh/chilled onions & shallots) from India to Switzerland:

• Import duty in Switzerland: 0.0% MFN (applied).
• Export benefit from India: RoDTEP ~1.4% of FOB for eligible shipments.
• Trade note: Switzerland is already a duty-free market for this HS line, so the main value is in clean customs documentation, phytosanitary compliance, and claiming Indian export incentives correctly.

Documents you should prepare

From India side

• IEC (mandatory exporter code)
• GST registration
• RCMC if you want to claim DGFT benefits such as RoDTEP
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Shipping Bill
• Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
• Insurance certificate if insured

For Switzerland import clearance

• Certificate of Origin
• Phytosanitary certificate from India — very important for fresh onions/shallots
• Fumigation certificate if required by the buyer or Swiss inspection rules
• Import permit / buyer-side authorization if the Swiss importer or broker requires it for controlled plant products
• Product specs / variety, net weight, packing details, harvest date for border checks

Key compliance points

• Phytosanitary compliance is critical because onions are a fresh plant product.
• Make sure no soil, pests, or rot are present; Swiss authorities can inspect and hold the consignment.
• Correct HS classification matters for customs and any plant-health controls.
• Use proper temperature-controlled packing and transport to preserve quality and avoid claims.

Practical benefit of this lane

• Since Switzerland’s duty is 0%, your competitiveness depends more on:
• freshness and shelf life
• packaging quality
• reliable phytosanitary paperwork
• shipment timing
• Indian export incentive capture via RoDTEP

If you want, I can also give you a Switzerland-specific clearance checklist or a sample invoice/packing list format for HS 070310.