Export Basmati Rice from India to Mexico

Basmati Rice exported from India to Mexico is classified under HS 100630 and attracts a 20% MFN (applied) import duty in Mexico (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. Mexico imported $219.9M of this product in 2024, ranking #36 worldwide.

HS Code
100630
Agri & Foods
Mexico import duty
20%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1%
RoDTEP of FOB
Mexico imports
$219.9M
rank #36 of 222 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Mexico

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

MFN applied duty20%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023

Mexico demand & world market

Rice, semi-milled or wholly milled · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$31.13B
2024
Mexico imports
$219.9M
0.71% of world
World rank
#36
of 222 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
Indonesia$2.42B · 7.8%
Philippines$2.24B · 7.2%
Saudi Arabia$1.90B · 6.1%
Iraq$1.64B · 5.3%
United States$1.50B · 4.8%
Malaysia$1.06B · 3.4%
Benin$927.4M · 3%
Cote d'Ivoire$881.8M · 2.8%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Mexico 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 Mexico
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Mexico

Buyer coverage for Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 20% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

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Basmati Rice → Mexico: questions exporters ask

Can I export Basmati Rice from India to Mexico?

Yes. Basmati Rice is traded under HS 100630. Mexico applies a 20% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Mexico.

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 Mexico charge on Basmati Rice?

20% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Mexico 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 Mexico market for Basmati Rice?

Mexico imported $219.9M in 2024 — 0.71% of world imports and rank #36 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 Mexico.

Are there verified buyers for Basmati Rice in Mexico?

Buyer coverage for Mexico 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 + 20% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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