Export Indian Spices from India to Belgium

Indian Spices exported from India to Belgium is classified under HS 091030 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Belgium (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. Belgium imported $2.2M of this product in 2024, ranking #39 worldwide.

HS Code
091030
Agri & Foods
Belgium import duty
0%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1.4%
RoDTEP of FOB
Belgium imports
$2.2M
rank #39 of 210 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Belgium

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

MFN applied duty0%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1.4%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023
  • 0% is the ad-valorem rate reported to WITS. Some lines (e.g. EU cereals, sugar) carry specific duties per tonne that are not expressed as a percentage — confirm in the destination tariff schedule.

Belgium demand & world market

Turmeric (curcuma) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$487.6M
2024
Belgium imports
$2.2M
0.46% of world
World rank
#39
of 210 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
Bangladesh$52.2M · 10.7%
United Arab Emirates$51.5M · 10.6%
United States$49.9M · 10.2%
India$37.1M · 7.6%
Malaysia$19.9M · 4.1%
Germany$16.5M · 3.4%
Morocco$15.9M · 3.3%
Saudi Arabia$15.3M · 3.1%

Documents & compliance

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

Buyers & importers in Belgium

Screened records
756
Belgium
Matching HS family
106
HS 0910xx
Agri & Foods
106
sector matches
Open Verified Buyer Intelligence

Landed cost & Incoterms

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

On a CIF shipment to Belgium, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 0% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1.4% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

Indian Spices → Belgium: questions exporters ask

Can I export Indian Spices from India to Belgium?

Yes. Indian Spices is traded under HS 091030. Belgium applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Belgium.

What is the HS code for Indian Spices?

Indian Spices falls under HS 091030 (related codes: 091030, 090411, 090930). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Belgium charge on Indian Spices?

0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Belgium 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 Belgium market for Indian Spices?

Belgium imported $2.2M in 2024 — 0.46% of world imports and rank #39 of 210 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 Belgium.

Are there verified buyers for Indian Spices in Belgium?

Yes — Vametra currently holds 756 screened buyer records in Belgium, of which 106 match this HS family and 106 operate in Agri & Foods.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 0% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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