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For HS 091030 (turmeric/curcuma) from India to Qatar:

• Import duty in Qatar: 5.0% MFN applied
• India export benefit: RoDTEP ~1.4% of FOB
• Market note: India is the top global exporter of turmeric, so Qatar is a natural nearby demand market.

Documents you should prepare

For this lane, the usual export set is:

1. Commercial Invoice

2. Packing List

3. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

4. Certificate of Origin

5. IEC of the exporter

6. GST details/registration for export processing

7. RCMC if you want to claim DGFT-linked export benefits like RoDTEP

8. Any inspection / health certificate if the buyer or Qatari customs require it

9. FTA preference certificate only if a preferential route exists for your shipment; otherwise use the normal COO

Benefits for the exporter from India

• RoDTEP can support your margin by about 1.4% of FOB on this product, subject to eligibility and notification status.
• Exports are zero-rated under GST, so you can export without GST burden on the shipment, subject to the correct filing route.

Practical customs points

• In India, shipment filing is through ICEGATE.
• Ensure HS classification, valuation, and origin are consistent across invoice, packing list, and COO.
• If you have AEO status, clearance can be faster.

Commercial takeaway

On the Qatar side, the landed-duty impact is relatively light at 5%, which is helpful for price competitiveness. For turmeric, your biggest success factors will be:

• correct grade/specification
• moisture/quality consistency
• packaging suited to retail or bulk use
• clean origin and documentation

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a Qatar import checklist for turmeric, or

2. a sample document set / invoice description for HS 091030.