Export Fresh Vegetables from India to Benin
Fresh Vegetables exported from India to Benin is classified under HS 070310 and attracts a 35% MFN (applied) import duty in Benin (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. Benin imported $4.8M of this product in 2024, ranking #92 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in Benin
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 35% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +1.4% |
Benin demand & world market
Onions & Shallots (Fresh/Chilled) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what Benin typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in Benin
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 Benin 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.
Fresh Vegetables → Benin: questions exporters ask
Can I export Fresh Vegetables from India to Benin?
Yes. Fresh Vegetables is traded under HS 070310. Benin applies a 35% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Benin.
What is the HS code for Fresh Vegetables?
Fresh Vegetables falls under HS 070310 (related codes: 070310, 070200, 070190). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.
How much import duty does Benin charge on Fresh Vegetables?
35% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Benin customs tariff before contracting.
What export incentive can I claim from India?
RoDTEP at 1.4% 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 Benin market for Fresh Vegetables?
Benin imported $4.8M in 2024 — 0.1% of world imports and rank #92 of 215 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 Benin.
Are there verified buyers for Fresh Vegetables in Benin?
Buyer coverage for Benin 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 + 35% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.