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Import from India to United Kingdom

Agri Commodities: Rice, Spices & Tea suppliers in India for United Kingdom 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 Kingdom

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UK duty on processed foods fell by up to 70 percentage points, to ZERO on many lines, on 15-07-2026 under the India-UK CETA.

The largest opportunity on this site. Marine products fell from 21.5% to zero, leather and footwear from 16% to zero, engineering goods and auto components from 18% to zero, textiles and garments from 12% to zero, and chemicals and pharmaceuticals from 8% to zero.

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 Kingdom

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 to Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway. 18–26 days.
Payment terms
LC at sight or 30/70 against documents. UK buyers commonly expect Net 30–60.

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 British buyers ask

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

UK duty on processed foods fell by up to 70 percentage points, to ZERO on many lines, on 15-07-2026 under the India-UK CETA. 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 Kingdom?

Nhava Sheva to Felixstowe, Southampton, London Gateway. 18–26 days.

What payment terms will Indian suppliers accept?

LC at sight or 30/70 against documents. UK buyers commonly expect Net 30–60. 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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