Export Engineering Goods & Machinery from India to France
Engineering Goods & Machinery exported from India to France is classified under HS 847989 and attracts a 1.27% MFN (applied) import duty in France (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. France imported $1.60B of this product in 2024, ranking #7 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in France
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 1.27% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +1% |
France demand & world market
Other Machines & Mechanical Appliances · 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
Engineering Goods & Machinery → France: questions exporters ask
Can I export Engineering Goods & Machinery from India to France?
Yes. Engineering Goods & Machinery is traded under HS 847989. France applies a 1.27% 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 Engineering Goods & Machinery?
Engineering Goods & Machinery falls under HS 847989 (related codes: 847989, 841989, 730890). 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 Engineering Goods & Machinery?
1.27% — 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 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 France market for Engineering Goods & Machinery?
France imported $1.60B in 2024 — 2.93% of world imports and rank #7 of 221 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 Engineering Goods & Machinery in France?
Yes — Vametra currently holds 4,476 screened buyer records in France, of which 975 match this HS family and 154 operate in Industrial Machinery.
What will the landed cost be?
Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 1.27% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.