Export Basmati Rice from India to Norway
Basmati Rice exported from India to Norway is classified under HS 100630 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Norway (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. Norway imported $41.3M of this product in 2024, ranking #92 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in Norway
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.
Norway demand & world market
Rice, semi-milled or wholly milled · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what Norway typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in Norway
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Latest Norway trade news
Basmati Rice → Norway: questions exporters ask
Can I export Basmati Rice from India to Norway?
Yes. Basmati Rice is traded under HS 100630. Norway applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Norway.
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 Norway charge on Basmati Rice?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Norway 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 Norway market for Basmati Rice?
Norway imported $41.3M in 2024 — 0.13% of world imports and rank #92 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 Norway.
Are there verified buyers for Basmati Rice in Norway?
Yes — Vametra currently holds 508 screened buyer records in Norway, of which 41 match this HS family and 41 operate in Agri & Foods.
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.