Export Fresh Vegetables from India to France

Fresh Vegetables exported from India to France is classified under HS 070310 and attracts a 9.6% MFN (applied) import duty in France (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. France imported $111.7M of this product in 2024, ranking #13 worldwide.

HS Code
070310
Agri & Foods
France import duty
9.6%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1.4%
RoDTEP of FOB
France imports
$111.7M
rank #13 of 215 · 2024

Duty & taxes in France

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

MFN applied duty9.6%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1.4%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023

France demand & world market

Onions & Shallots (Fresh/Chilled) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$4.95B
2024
France imports
$111.7M
2.26% of world
World rank
#13
of 215 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
United States$519.0M · 10.5%
United Kingdom$317.2M · 6.4%
Malaysia$312.4M · 6.3%
Canada$298.6M · 6%
Germany$240.0M · 4.8%
Bangladesh$192.1M · 3.9%
Netherlands$180.2M · 3.6%
Vietnam$162.9M · 3.3%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what France 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 France
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in France

Screened records
4,476
France
Matching HS family
0
HS 0703xx
Agri & Foods
537
sector matches
Open Verified Buyer Intelligence

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to France, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 9.6% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1.4% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

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Fresh Vegetables → France: questions exporters ask

Can I export Fresh Vegetables from India to France?

Yes. Fresh Vegetables is traded under HS 070310. France applies a 9.6% 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 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 France charge on Fresh Vegetables?

9.6% — 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 1.4% 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 France market for Fresh Vegetables?

France imported $111.7M in 2024 — 2.26% of world imports and rank #13 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 France.

Are there verified buyers for Fresh Vegetables in France?

Yes — Vametra currently holds 4,476 screened buyer records in France, of which 0 match this HS family and 537 operate in Agri & Foods.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 9.6% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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