Export Cotton Textiles & Apparel from India to France
Cotton Textiles & Apparel exported from India to France is classified under HS 620342 and attracts a 12% MFN (applied) import duty in France (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 4.3% of FOB under RoDTEP. France imported $1.53B of this product in 2024, ranking #3 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in France
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 12% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +4.3% |
France demand & world market
Mens, boys trousers & shorts, of cotton, not knit · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what France typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in France
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Trade fairs in France
Latest France trade news
Cotton Textiles & Apparel → France: questions exporters ask
Can I export Cotton Textiles & Apparel from India to France?
Yes. Cotton Textiles & Apparel is traded under HS 620342. France applies a 12% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by France.
What is the HS code for Cotton Textiles & Apparel?
Cotton Textiles & Apparel falls under HS 620342 (related codes: 520100, 620342, 630260). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.
How much import duty does France charge on Cotton Textiles & Apparel?
12% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current France customs tariff before contracting.
What export incentive can I claim from India?
RoDTEP at 4.3% 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 France market for Cotton Textiles & Apparel?
France imported $1.53B in 2024 — 6% of world imports and rank #3 of 224 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 France.
Are there verified buyers for Cotton Textiles & Apparel in France?
Yes — Vametra currently holds 4,480 screened buyer records in France, of which 479 match this HS family and 223 operate in Textiles & Apparel.
What will the landed cost be?
Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 12% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.
Cotton Textiles & Apparel to other markets
Same product, ranked by that market's own import demand.
Other products to France
Same market, other product families we publish.