Export Fresh Vegetables from India to Germany
Fresh Vegetables exported from India to Germany is classified under HS 070310 and attracts a 9.6% MFN (applied) import duty in Germany (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. Germany imported $240.0M of this product in 2024, ranking #5 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in Germany
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 9.6% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +1.4% |
Germany demand & world market
Onions & Shallots (Fresh/Chilled) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what Germany typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in Germany
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Trade fairs in Germany
Latest Germany trade news
Fresh Vegetables → Germany: questions exporters ask
Can I export Fresh Vegetables from India to Germany?
Yes. Fresh Vegetables is traded under HS 070310. Germany applies a 9.6% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Germany.
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 Germany charge on Fresh Vegetables?
9.6% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Germany 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 Germany market for Fresh Vegetables?
Germany imported $240.0M in 2024 — 4.85% of world imports and rank #5 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 Germany.
Are there verified buyers for Fresh Vegetables in Germany?
Yes — Vametra currently holds 5,865 screened buyer records in Germany, of which 0 match this HS family and 112 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.