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Import from India to United Arab Emirates

Agri Commodities: Rice, Spices & Tea suppliers in India for United Arab Emirates buyers

Basmati and non-basmati rice, whole and ground spices, tea, coffee, pulses and processed agri products. Verified manufacturers, current duty position, and a free requirement form.

  • MOQ 1 x 20ft container
  • Lead time 25–40 days
  • FOB US$0.55–4.80 per kg

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Duty position: India to United Arab Emirates

Preferential access live

Preferential or zero on most lines under the India-UAE CEPA, in force since 01-05-2022.

India's best-utilised trade agreement by a wide margin. Tariff lines actually used rose from 7,546 in FY22 to 8,053 in FY26, on 4.45 lakh certificates of origin. Bilateral trade has passed US$100 billion for two consecutive years with a US$200 billion target for 2032.

Verified 09-08-2026. Tariff positions change — confirm the current rate against your own tariff line before committing to a landed cost.

Verified Indian suppliers — Agri Commodities: Rice, Spices & Tea

Every supplier is IEC, GST and bank verified before listing. Paid tiers appear first.

Suppliers are being onboarded for Agri Commodities: Rice, Spices & Tea for United Arab Emirates

We verify every supplier before listing — IEC, GSTIN, bank reference, factory check and trade references. Post your requirement and we will match it against our vetted network in this category, and against suppliers currently completing verification.

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Sourcing agri commodities: rice, spices & tea from India

Minimum order
1 x 20ft container
Lead time
25–40 days
Typical FOB
US$0.55–4.80 per kg
HS codes
1006 · 0904 · 0902 · 0901 · 0306
Shipping lane
Nhava Sheva / Mundra to Jebel Ali. 4–7 days — the shortest lane on the site.
Payment terms
Advance or LC. Many Gulf buyers work on 50% advance for first orders.

Where this is made in India

  • Karnal (basmati)
  • Kochi (spices)
  • Guntur (chilli)
  • Coonoor (tea)
  • Nellore
  • Veraval

Compliance for this category

FSSAI at origin, APEDA or Spices Board registration, phytosanitary certificate, FDA food-facility registration for the USA, EU health certificate, and pesticide residue testing to destination MRLs.

Export documentation, certificates of origin and destination compliance are handled by ZJELL Limited as part of the OZIANT service.

Questions Emirati buyers ask

What duty applies when importing agri commodities: rice, spices & tea from India to United Arab Emirates?

Preferential or zero on most lines under the India-UAE CEPA, in force since 01-05-2022. This was verified on 09-08-2026. Confirm against your own tariff line before quoting a landed cost.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Typically 1 x 20ft container. Lead time runs 25–40 days from order confirmation and approved samples. Smaller trial orders can often be arranged for a first shipment — say so in your requirement.

How long does shipping take from India to United Arab Emirates?

Nhava Sheva / Mundra to Jebel Ali. 4–7 days — the shortest lane on the site.

What payment terms will Indian suppliers accept?

Advance or LC. Many Gulf buyers work on 50% advance for first orders. Overseas buyers on OZIANT are additionally covered by escrow — funds are released to the supplier only once shipping documents are verified.

How do I know the supplier is real?

Every listed supplier passes five gates before going live: IEC verification, GSTIN verification, bank reference, factory verification and trade references. Suppliers who fail any gate are not listed.

What does it cost me as a buyer?

Nothing. Buyers pay no fee, no commission and no subscription. OZIANT earns from supplier subscriptions.

Tell us what you need

Send one requirement. We match it against verified Indian manufacturers and come back with quotations — typically within five to ten working days.

  • Released to a maximum of 5 suppliers, and we publish that cap
  • Every supplier IEC, GST and bank verified before listing
  • Export documentation handled by ZJELL Limited
  • No fee to buyers, ever

Your details are released to a maximum of 5 verified suppliers in this category, and to nobody else. We do not sell buyer data.

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