From finding a verified supplier to clearing customs in your country — a step-by-step walkthrough for importers sourcing spices, textiles, pharma, rice, and more from India.
| Destination | Port | Transit Time | Typical Cost (FCL 20ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE (Dubai) | Jebel Ali | 7–10 days | $600–$900 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Jeddah / Dammam | 10–14 days | $700–$1,100 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Felixstowe / London | 22–26 days | $1,200–$1,800 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Hamburg / Rotterdam | 24–28 days | $1,100–$1,700 |
| 🇺🇸 USA East Coast | New York / Savannah | 24–30 days | $1,800–$2,400 |
| 🇺🇸 USA West Coast | Los Angeles | 26–34 days | $1,600–$2,200 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Melbourne / Sydney | 18–24 days | $1,000–$1,600 |
| 🇰🇪 East Africa | Mombasa / Dar es Salaam | 12–18 days | $800–$1,200 |
* Rates are indicative and vary with market conditions, carrier, and season. Contact a licensed freight forwarder for current rates.
Core documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin. Product-specific additions: Phytosanitary Certificate (all food/agri), Spices Board Certificate (spices), FDA registration letter (USA), EU Organic Certificate (organic goods), CDSCO NOC (pharma to India-restricted markets). Your customs broker in the destination country will tell you exactly what's needed for your specific product and HS code.
Use customs shipment data — this is the most reliable verification. If a supplier has 40+ shipments per year to your region, they are real and reliable. EximHub shows this data for every listed exporter. Also verify: GST number (check GST portal), IEC (check DGFT portal), company registration (check MCA portal). Start with a small trial order. Never pay 100% advance to a new supplier — use 30% advance + 70% against BL.
UAE: Under India-UAE CEPA (effective May 2022), most goods from India have 0% or reduced duty into UAE. UK: Post-Brexit, India-UK FTA is under negotiation — currently standard UK tariffs apply (0-12% depending on product). USA: No active FTA with India — standard MFN rates apply (spices 0-4%, textiles 10-20%, pharma 0-4%). Check with your customs broker for the exact HS code duty rate in your country.
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