Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearance for Agri & Rice
Rice · pulses · spices · Kandla and Mundra
What does it take to export rice from Kandla or Mundra?
Rice exports need the invoice, packing list and shipping bill, a phytosanitary certificate from plant quarantine and usually a fumigation certificate. Basmati exporters also register with APEDA. Rice is bagged, loaded into lined containers or bulk vessels, and cleared at Kandla or Mundra. Rice export policy changes, so current DGFT rules apply.
Kandla and Mundra are among India's main rice export ports, both close to our Gandhidham office. We check the export policy for your variety, arrange fumigation and the plant quarantine inspection, and time the stuffing to the vessel.
- Cargo
- Basmati and non-basmati rice, pulses, spices
- Ports
- Kandla (Deendayal) and Mundra
- Key certificate
- Phytosanitary certificate from plant quarantine
- Watch
- Export policy for rice can change at short notice
Documents
What documents does a rice or agri export need?
Agricultural exports add plant health and registration documents to the core set.
Not sure what you have? Send photos of your documents on WhatsApp for a first check.
Send on WhatsApp| Document | Rice | Spices and pulses | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice and packing list | Required | Required | Variety, grade, bag count and weights |
| Shipping bill | Required | Required | Filed by us on ICEGATE |
| Phytosanitary certificate | Required | Required | Issued by plant quarantine after inspection |
| Fumigation certificate | Usually | Often | Container or cargo fumigation before shipment |
| APEDA registration | Basmati | — | Registration for basmati exports |
| Spices Board registration | — | Spices | Certificate of registration for spice exporters |
| Certificate of origin | Often | Often | For the buyer's duty benefit |
| Quality and weight certificate | If the buyer asks | If the buyer asks | From an inspection agency |
Requirements change with the destination, the product and the rules in force, so we confirm the list for your consignment with every quote.
Packing & handling
How should rice and agri cargo be packed?
Moisture and pests are the risks. Packing and fumigation protect the cargo on a long voyage.
Bagged to spec
PP or jute bags at the weight the buyer specifies, marked with the variety and lot.
Lined containers
Kraft paper or liner on the walls and floor so bags do not touch bare steel.
Moisture control
Desiccants in the container to limit condensation on long voyages.
Fumigation
Container or cargo fumigated and certified before the phytosanitary inspection.
Plant quarantine inspection
Samples inspected and the phytosanitary certificate issued.
Container or bulk
Containers for bagged cargo; bulk vessels at Kandla for large non-basmati lots.
Process
How does a rice export move through the port?
Plant quarantine and fumigation sit on the critical path. They are booked with the container, not after it.
- Documents checked before filing
- Examination attended at the port
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
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Export policy checked
Current DGFT rules for your variety confirmed before booking.
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Bagging and stuffing
Bags loaded into lined containers at the mill or CFS.
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Fumigation
Container fumigated and the certificate issued.
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Plant quarantine inspection
Samples inspected and the phytosanitary certificate issued.
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Shipping bill filed
On ICEGATE, with the certificates attached.
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Let Export Order and sailing
Customs clears it and the container sails from Kandla or Mundra.
Quote
Get a quote for Agri & Rice cargo
Rates and the document list for your consignment, back within 24 hours.
- A team at the port, in Gandhidham
- Clearance desk open 24 hours
- Document list with every quote
Ports
Which ports handle rice exports?
Kandla and Mundra are two of India's main rice export ports, both near our Gandhidham office.
Trade lanes
Where does Gujarat rice go?
The main agri export lanes, with typical sailing times.
Related services
What is usually booked with agri exports?
What documents are needed to export rice from India?
The invoice, packing list and shipping bill, a phytosanitary certificate from plant quarantine and usually a fumigation certificate. Basmati exporters also need APEDA registration, and many buyers ask for a certificate of origin and a quality and weight certificate.
Is rice export from India restricted?
Rice export policy has changed several times, with restrictions, duties or minimum prices on some varieties at different times. We check the current DGFT notification for your variety before booking, because a policy change can stop a shipment at the port.
What is a phytosanitary certificate?
It is a plant health certificate issued by India's plant quarantine authority after inspecting the cargo. It confirms the goods are free of pests as required by the importing country, and most buyers' customs will not release rice without it.
Does rice need fumigation before export?
Usually, yes. Most importing countries require the cargo or container to be fumigated against pests, with a fumigation certificate. It is done before the plant quarantine inspection, so it has to be booked early.
Kandla or Mundra for rice exports?
Both are major rice export ports near our office. Kandla also handles large non-basmati lots in bulk vessels; Mundra has more container sailings on many lanes. We compare them for your order.
How do I stop rice getting damp in the container?
Line the container walls and floor, add desiccants, and make sure the rice is at the right moisture level before bagging. Condensation on long voyages is the main cause of damaged rice claims.
Do spice exporters need a separate registration?
Yes. Spice exporters register with the Spices Board of India. Pulses and other agri products have their own requirements, so we confirm them for your product with the quote.
Can you handle bulk rice at Kandla?
Yes. Large non-basmati lots can move as bulk or bagged cargo in general cargo vessels at Kandla. We handle the stevedoring, the loading and the customs clearance.