Export Agarbatti & Incense Sticks from India to China

Agarbatti & Incense Sticks exported from India to China is classified under HS 330741 and attracts a 3% MFN (applied) import duty in China (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. China imported $6.6M of this product in 2024, ranking #19 worldwide.

HS Code
330741
Home & Furnishings
China import duty
3%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1.4%
RoDTEP of FOB
China imports
$6.6M
rank #19 of 199 · 2024

Duty & taxes in China

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty3%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1.4%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023

China demand & world market

Agarbatti, odorifers operated by burning · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$406.1M
2024
China imports
$6.6M
1.62% of world
World rank
#19
of 199 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
Malaysia$39.3M · 9.7%
United States$36.3M · 8.9%
Netherlands$22.2M · 5.5%
Saudi Arabia$17.7M · 4.4%
Japan$16.0M · 4%
Vietnam$15.1M · 3.7%
Spain$13.0M · 3.2%
Germany$13.0M · 3.2%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what China typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by China
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Buyers & importers in China

Buyer coverage for China is being ingested

Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much China imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to China, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 3% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1.4% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

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Agarbatti & Incense Sticks → China: questions exporters ask

Can I export Agarbatti & Incense Sticks from India to China?

Yes. Agarbatti & Incense Sticks is traded under HS 330741. China applies a 3% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by China.

What is the HS code for Agarbatti & Incense Sticks?

Agarbatti & Incense Sticks falls under HS 330741. Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does China charge on Agarbatti & Incense Sticks?

3% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current China customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 1.4% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the China market for Agarbatti & Incense Sticks?

China imported $6.6M in 2024 — 1.62% of world imports and rank #19 of 199 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for China.

Are there verified buyers for Agarbatti & Incense Sticks in China?

Buyer coverage for China is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 3% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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