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For HS 091030 (turmeric / curcuma) shipped from India to New Zealand:

Duty in New Zealand

• Import duty: 2.5% MFN (applied) on the customs value.
• This is the current duty figure available in the engine context for this HS code/lane.

Export benefit from India

• RoDTEP benefit: 1.4% of FOB for Indian exports, if the product/shipment is eligible under the scheme.
• This is an export incentive, not a reduction in New Zealand duty.

Documents you should prepare

For this trade lane, the usual set is:

1. Commercial Invoice

2. Packing List

3. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

4. Certificate of Origin

5. FTA certificate, if any preferential claim is available for the shipment

6. Inspection / phytosanitary / health certificate, if required by the buyer or NZ biosecurity rules

7. Insurance certificate if shipped on insured terms

8. IEC, GST, and RCMC on the Indian exporter side for compliance and incentive claims

Practical compliance notes for India → New Zealand

• Classify correctly under HS 091030 to avoid misdeclaration.
• For spices/turmeric, New Zealand biosecurity rules can be strict, so ensure:
• product is clean, free from pests/contamination
• packaging is compliant
• any required phytosanitary or treatment certificate is arranged if demanded by the importer or NZ border authorities
• If the turmeric is processed, powdered, or value-added, check whether labelling or food safety requirements apply in New Zealand.

Quick benefit summary

• Buyer in New Zealand pays: 2.5% import duty
• Indian exporter may claim: 1.4% RoDTEP on FOB, subject to eligibility

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a full landed cost calculation, or

2. the New Zealand import clearance checklist for turmeric.