Export Basmati Rice from India to Philippines

Basmati Rice exported from India to Philippines is classified under HS 100630 and attracts a 42.5% MFN (applied) import duty in Philippines (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. Philippines imported $2.24B of this product in 2024, ranking #2 worldwide.

HS Code
100630
Agri & Foods
Philippines import duty
42.5%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1%
RoDTEP of FOB
Philippines imports
$2.24B
rank #2 of 222 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Philippines

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

MFN applied duty42.5%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023

Philippines demand & world market

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

World imports
$31.13B
2024
Philippines imports
$2.24B
7.19% of world
World rank
#2
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 Philippines 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 Philippines
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Philippines

Buyer coverage for Philippines 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 Philippines 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 Philippines, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 42.5% 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 → Philippines: questions exporters ask

Can I export Basmati Rice from India to Philippines?

Yes. Basmati Rice is traded under HS 100630. Philippines applies a 42.5% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Philippines.

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 Philippines charge on Basmati Rice?

42.5% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Philippines 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 Philippines market for Basmati Rice?

Philippines imported $2.24B in 2024 — 7.19% of world imports and rank #2 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 Philippines.

Are there verified buyers for Basmati Rice in Philippines?

Buyer coverage for Philippines 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 + 42.5% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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