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

• Vietnam import duty: 8.75% MFN (applied)
• Preferential duty: 0.0% only if a valid preference applies under Vietnam’s tariff schedule/rules of origin
• India export benefit: RoDTEP 1.4% of FOB on eligible exports

What this means in practice

If your shipment enters Vietnam under standard MFN, the importer should expect 8.75% import duty on the assessable value, plus any applicable Vietnam taxes/fees at clearance.

From India’s side, the exporter may claim RoDTEP benefit of 1.4% of FOB if the shipment is eligible and correctly declared.

Documents you should have

For this lane, keep these ready:

1. Commercial Invoice

2. Packing List

3. Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

4. Certificate of Origin

5. Health / phytosanitary certificate

• Important for onions/shallots because Vietnam customs/agri-authorities may require plant-health compliance

6. Export inspection certificate if required by buyer or shipment condition

7. Insurance certificate if insured separately

8. LC / purchase contract if payment is under letter of credit

India-side compliance

To export smoothly from India, make sure you have:

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

Benefits / commercial angle

Why this lane is attractive:

• India is a leading global exporter of onions and shallots
• Vietnam is already a meaningful importer of HS 070310, so there is active demand
• RoDTEP 1.4% of FOB helps offset export costs
• If your buyer can use a valid preferential route, duty may reduce to 0%

Practical note

For onions and shallots, the biggest clearance risk is usually phytosanitary compliance, not the tariff itself. Make sure the shipment is clean, graded, and accompanied by the correct plant-health documents to avoid detention or rejection.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a landed cost calculation for a sample invoice value, or

2. a Vietnam import document checklist specifically for onions/shallots.