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For HS 091030 (turmeric / curcuma) from India to the United Kingdom:

• UK import duty: 0.0% MFN applied
• India export benefit: RoDTEP ~1.4% of FOB

So for this lane, the tariff side is favorable: the UK duty is nil, and India exporters may recover a small export incentive through RoDTEP, subject to eligibility.

Documents you should prepare

For a normal turmeric export shipment from India to the UK, the key documents are:

1. Commercial Invoice

2. Packing List

3. Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

4. Certificate of Origin

5. DGFT export documents as applicable

6. Phytosanitary / health certificate if required by the UK buyer or for the specific product form

7. Insurance certificate if sold CIF/CIP

8. Purchase order / Letter of Credit if payment is under bank terms

India-side compliance

You will generally need:

• IEC (Import Export Code) from DGFT
• GST registration if you are exporting under GST / claiming refund
• RCMC if you want to claim DGFT export benefits like RoDTEP
• Customs filing on ICEGATE

UK-side practical points

Even with 0% import duty, the shipment still must clear UK customs with:

• correct HS classification
• accurate origin declaration / certificate of origin
• proper food compliance documents if the turmeric is for consumption, processing, or retail sale
• label and packaging compliance where applicable

If the product is ground turmeric, powder, or packed consumer spice, UK food rules become more important than duty.

Commercial takeaway

This is a good export lane for India because:

• No UK customs duty
• India is the global leader in turmeric exports
• RoDTEP can improve net realization
• UK demand is steady in food, wellness, and ethnic retail channels

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a UK customs clearance checklist for turmeric, or

2. a profit estimate for this lane using your FOB value.