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

Duty in Vietnam

• MFN import duty: 15%
• Preferential duty: 0%

This indicates a possible reduced/zero rate only if a valid preferential trade arrangement and origin proof are accepted for the shipment.

Export benefit from India

• RoDTEP: 1.4% of FOB value
• This is an export refund benefit available on eligible shipments, subject to DGFT/RoDTEP eligibility and documentation.

Documents you should prepare

For this lane, the key export/import set is:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
• Certificate of Origin
• FTA / preferential origin certificate if claiming any lower-duty treatment
• Inspection / quality / phytosanitary or health certificate if required by the Vietnamese importer or quarantine authority
• Insurance certificate if shipped on CIF/CIP or required under LC
• Letter of Credit documents, if payment is via LC

India-side compliance

To export turmeric from India, you typically need:

• IEC from DGFT
• GST registration for export/refund handling
• RCMC if claiming export incentives such as RoDTEP
• Customs filing through ICEGATE

Practical benefit of this trade lane

• India is the largest global exporter of turmeric, so buyers in Vietnam already recognize Indian supply quality and consistency.
• Vietnam itself is also a notable turmeric exporter, but for this lane India is well positioned on supply availability, export ecosystem, and incentive support.
• If you can support the shipment with clean origin and quality documentation, the lane is commercially workable despite Vietnam’s 15% MFN duty.

Important note

The 0% preferential rate only applies if the shipment qualifies under the relevant rules of origin and the proper certificate is accepted by Vietnamese customs. If not, the shipment may fall back to 15% MFN.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a landed cost calculation, or

2. the Vietnam-specific import compliance steps for turmeric.