Export Basmati Rice from India to South Korea

Basmati Rice exported from India to South Korea is classified under HS 100630 and attracts a 513% MFN (applied) import duty in South Korea (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. South Korea imported $51.5M of this product in 2024, ranking #84 worldwide.

HS Code
100630
Agri & Foods
South Korea import duty
513%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1%
RoDTEP of FOB
South Korea imports
$51.5M
rank #84 of 222 · 2024

Duty & taxes in South Korea

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

MFN applied duty513%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023

South Korea demand & world market

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

World imports
$31.13B
2024
South Korea imports
$51.5M
0.17% of world
World rank
#84
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 South Korea 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 South Korea
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in South Korea

Buyer coverage for South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korea, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 513% 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 → South Korea: questions exporters ask

Can I export Basmati Rice from India to South Korea?

Yes. Basmati Rice is traded under HS 100630. South Korea applies a 513% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by South Korea.

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 South Korea charge on Basmati Rice?

513% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current South Korea 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 South Korea market for Basmati Rice?

South Korea imported $51.5M in 2024 — 0.17% of world imports and rank #84 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 South Korea.

Are there verified buyers for Basmati Rice in South Korea?

Buyer coverage for South Korea 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 + 513% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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