Where the buyers are
These are destination markets with verified importing companies for handicraft on EximHub, built from customs shipment records. Counts are rounded down; each links to the importer list for that market.
See all handicraft buyer categories · browse every market · get a free sample list for your product.
HS codes
Handicraft exports fall under HS 4420, 6913, 7018, 8306 and related. Classify precisely — the first six digits are international, the rest are India's ITC-HS extension. Your HS code drives duty, FTA eligibility and the paperwork the buyer's customs will expect.
Export requirements & certifications
- RCMC from EPCH (Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts).
- Phytosanitary / ISPM-15 for wood items and packing.
- Material-safety compliance (lead in paint/glaze, REACH) for the destination.
- Buyer sample approval; consistent finish and packing for retail.
Requirements change and are buyer- and destination-specific — confirm the current rules with your export promotion council and the buyer before you ship.
Documentation
Every handicraft shipment needs the core set: commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), and the category-specific certificates above. See the full export documentation checklist and the handicraft export guide.
Finding buyers
The reliable method: identify companies that already import handicraft in your target market from customs data, reach the named procurement contact, and open on the trade signal — not a generic pitch. EximHub does that end to end. Read how to find export buyers or how customs trade data works.