Export Indian Spices from India to Switzerland
Indian Spices exported from India to Switzerland is classified under HS 091030 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Switzerland (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. Switzerland imported $2.2M of this product in 2024, ranking #40 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in Switzerland
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 0% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +1.4% |
- 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.
Switzerland demand & world market
Turmeric (curcuma) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what Switzerland typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in Switzerland
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Trade fairs in Switzerland
Latest Switzerland trade news
Indian Spices → Switzerland: questions exporters ask
Can I export Indian Spices from India to Switzerland?
Yes. Indian Spices is traded under HS 091030. Switzerland applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Switzerland.
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 Switzerland charge on Indian Spices?
0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Switzerland 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 Switzerland market for Indian Spices?
Switzerland imported $2.2M in 2024 — 0.45% of world imports and rank #40 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 Switzerland.
Are there verified buyers for Indian Spices in Switzerland?
Yes — Vametra currently holds 705 screened buyer records in Switzerland, of which 13 match this HS family and 13 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.