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For HS 100630 (rice, semi-milled or wholly milled) from India to Singapore:

Duty in Singapore

• Import duty: 0.0% MFN (applied) for this HS code.
• In practice, the key landed-cost item in Singapore is usually GST and port/handling charges, not customs duty.

Export benefit from India

• RoDTEP benefit: 1.0% of FOB for this product, as per the engine context.
• To claim this, your export setup in India should be in order, especially IEC + RCMC.

Documents you should prepare

For this lane, the usual export set is:

• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
• Certificate of Origin
• Health / phytosanitary certificate if required for the specific rice shipment
• Fumigation certificate if demanded by buyer or shipment terms
• Insurance certificate if CIF/CIP or insured shipment
• LC documents if payment is through Letter of Credit

India-side compliance

You should have:

• IEC
• GST registration
• RCMC if you want to claim DGFT export benefits like RoDTEP
• Customs filing through ICEGATE

Practical benefit of this route

• Singapore is a zero-duty market for this HS, so Indian rice can compete well on price.
• Since India is a leading global rice exporter, this lane is commercially strong for premium rice, branded rice, and bulk shipment business.
• With duty at 0%, your advantage depends mainly on FOB pricing, quality, packaging, and compliance.

Important note

For rice exports to Singapore, the exact documentary requirement can depend on:

• whether the buyer is a wholesaler or retailer,
• whether the rice is basmati / non-basmati / parboiled / organic,
• and the shipment’s pack size and labeling.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a Singapore import checklist for rice, or

2. a landed cost estimate for this HS from India to Singapore.