Export Indian Spices from India to South Korea
Indian Spices exported from India to South Korea is classified under HS 091030 and attracts a 8% MFN (applied) import duty in South Korea (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023), reduced to 5% under PREF. Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. South Korea imported $1.8M of this product in 2024, ranking #41 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in South Korea
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 8% |
| Preferential (PREF) | 5% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +1.4% |
South Korea demand & world market
Turmeric (curcuma) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what South Korea typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in South Korea
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 South Korea 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 South Korea
Latest South Korea trade news
Indian Spices → South Korea: questions exporters ask
Can I export Indian Spices from India to South Korea?
Yes. Indian Spices is traded under HS 091030. South Korea applies a 8% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by South Korea.
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 South Korea charge on Indian Spices?
8% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. A preferential rate of 5% applies under PREF. Verify against the current South Korea 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 South Korea market for Indian Spices?
South Korea imported $1.8M in 2024 — 0.37% of world imports and rank #41 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 South Korea.
Are there verified buyers for Indian Spices in South Korea?
Buyer coverage for South Korea 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 + 5% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.