Export Indian Spices from India to China
Indian Spices exported from India to China is classified under HS 091030 and attracts a 15% MFN (applied) import duty in China (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. China imported $8.9M of this product in 2024, ranking #14 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in China
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 15% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +1.4% |
China demand & world market
Turmeric (curcuma) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what China typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in China
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 China 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.
Trade fairs in China
Latest China trade news
Indian Spices → China: questions exporters ask
Can I export Indian Spices from India to China?
Yes. Indian Spices is traded under HS 091030. China applies a 15% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by China.
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 China charge on Indian Spices?
15% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current China 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 China market for Indian Spices?
China imported $8.9M in 2024 — 1.84% of world imports and rank #14 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 China.
Are there verified buyers for Indian Spices in China?
Buyer coverage for China 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 + 15% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.