Export Of Tea From India

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Introduction

In India, tea is one of the most well-known products. India produces some of the world’s best teas. India supplies the majority of the world’s tea imports. Tea is grown, processed, traded, and exported, resulting in a well-organized business. The Indian tea industry employs a large number of people and is profitable because it matches worldwide demand.

Tea has received special attention from the Indian government. The Tea Board of India is a government organisation that works in all aspects of the tea value chain in India, from cultivation to end-user consumption.

According to ITC data, India exported $763 million worth of tea in the fiscal year 2018-19. Despite its high starting point, the trade has grown at a rate of 5% per year from 2014 to 2018. India is the world’s second-largest producer and exporter of tea.

Tea export from India is a major source of revenue for many Indian tea producers.

Tea export from India: A Beginner’s Guide Documents and registrations that are required

The following registrations are required for exporting tea from India:

Legal entity (sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company, or public limited company).
PAN Card (Personal Identification Number) (In the name of legal entity).
Certificate of GST (Goods and Services Tax).
Bank’s current account ( Preferably Nationalized or Private).
DGFT issues the IEC (Importer Exporter Code).
Tea Board of India Exporters License.
Exporters License from the FSSAI ( Central FSSAI License).

An individual who wants to start a tea export business has to secure this paperwork in order to get started.

Once all of the registrations are complete, potential tea buyers or importers in the target country can be contacted. Tea providers send a sample of the tea (s) to the buyer once the buyers have been selected and conversations have begun.

Sending a tea sample by courier: a step-by-step guide

The process of sending the tea sample via courier is quite important, as most courier companies will not accept loose tea as a shipment without papers.

The following documentation must be provided in order to send a tea sample via courier from India:

A bill (As per the format required by importing countries Customs).
List of Items to Bring.
Certificate of phytosanitary protection (Issued by Plants & Quarantine Department).
Origin Certificate (Issued by Chamber of Commerce).
Certain countries, such as Ukraine, request that the contents of the packet be written in Ukrainian.
Even for free samples/items supplied for personal consumption, several countries, such as the Czech Republic and Costa Rica, require exporters to pay customs duty.
In rare circumstances, improper documentation for sending samples results in customs clearance delays or denials. As a result, proper documentation is required for a smooth customs clearance process. After the buyer has approved the sample, the commercial conditions are discussed and agreed upon.
Tea pre-shipment certifications.
COA (certificate of authenticity) ( Certificate of Analysis)
Tests in the lab ( Microbial, Heavy Metals, Pesticides Levels).
SGS (Security and General Services) ( Quality certification with inspection).
Certificate of phytosanitary protection (Issued by Plants & Quarantine Department).
Origin Certificate (Issued by Chamber of Commerce).
Certification from the Rainforest Alliance (RA) is sometimes necessary.

When the shipment arrives at the port of the importing country, it must comply with the country’s import regulations. Some countries, such as Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States, have particularly strict food import regulations.

Tea exporters from India are encouraged to obtain a COA (Certificate of Analysis) or laboratory testing from a NABL accredited facility in India to prevent rejection. These typically involve nutrient content, heavy metals, microbiological analysis, and residue levels, among other things. The MRL (Maximum Residue Level) is the most important criterion for accepting or rejecting tea shipments from India.

Prior to shipment from India, the findings of laboratory tests should be discussed with the buyer. The cargo should only be loaded after obtaining the buyer’s consent.

Tea suppliers from India are currently attempting to expand their presence beyond traditional markets such as Russia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States to new regions in Europe such as the Czech Republic, Poland, and the Baltic nations by meeting these criteria.

Following the quality requirements to the letter will ensure that the buyer is satisfied and that only the best goods reach foreign ports, resulting in long-term recurring business.