Fresh onions and shallots from India
India exported $430 million of fresh onions and shallots (HS 0703.10) in FY2025-26, down 8.3% on FY2024-25. The EU's average base duty is 9.6%, before India's GSP preference.
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $430MDown 8.3% on last year
- HS code
- 0703.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
Goods made in India pay a compound rate US import duty. Some rates here are compound, so check the lines below.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0703.10.20.00 | Onions and shallots: Onion sets | 0.83¢/kg | – | – |
| 0703.10.30.00 | Other: Pearl onions not over 16 mm in diameter | 0.96¢/kg | – | – |
| 0703.10.40 | Other: Other | 3.1¢/kg | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of fresh onions and shallots
India's exports to all countries under HS 0703.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 0703.10 is 9.6%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the HS code for fresh onions and shallots?
0703.10, under heading 0703 (Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export fresh onions and shallots?
Yes. India exported $430 million under HS 0703.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.