Export Indian Spices from India to Singapore

Indian Spices exported from India to Singapore is classified under HS 091030 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Singapore (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. Singapore imported $3.2M of this product in 2024, ranking #31 worldwide.

HS Code
091030
Agri & Foods
Singapore import duty
0%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1.4%
RoDTEP of FOB
Singapore imports
$3.2M
rank #31 of 210 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Singapore

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.

Singapore demand & world market

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

World imports
$487.6M
2024
Singapore imports
$3.2M
0.66% of world
World rank
#31
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 Singapore 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 Singapore
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Singapore

Buyer coverage for Singapore is being ingested

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 Singapore 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.

On a CIF shipment to Singapore, 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.

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Indian Spices → Singapore: questions exporters ask

Can I export Indian Spices from India to Singapore?

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

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 Singapore charge on Indian Spices?

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

Singapore imported $3.2M in 2024 — 0.66% of world imports and rank #31 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 Singapore.

Are there verified buyers for Indian Spices in Singapore?

Buyer coverage for Singapore 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 + 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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