Export Basmati Rice from India to Canada
Basmati Rice exported from India to Canada is classified under HS 100630 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Canada (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. Canada imported $392.2M of this product in 2024, ranking #23 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in Canada
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 0% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +1% |
- 0% is the ad-valorem rate reported to WITS. Some lines (e.g. EU cereals, sugar) carry specific duties per tonne that are not expressed as a percentage — confirm in the destination tariff schedule.
Canada demand & world market
Rice, semi-milled or wholly milled · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what Canada typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in Canada
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 Canada 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.
Trade fairs in Canada
Latest Canada trade news
Basmati Rice → Canada: questions exporters ask
Can I export Basmati Rice from India to Canada?
Yes. Basmati Rice is traded under HS 100630. Canada applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Canada.
What is the HS code for Basmati Rice?
Basmati Rice falls under HS 100630. Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.
How much import duty does Canada charge on Basmati Rice?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Canada customs tariff before contracting.
What export incentive can I claim from India?
RoDTEP at 1% 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 Canada market for Basmati Rice?
Canada imported $392.2M in 2024 — 1.26% of world imports and rank #23 of 222 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 Canada.
Are there verified buyers for Basmati Rice in Canada?
Buyer coverage for Canada 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 + 0% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.