At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, FCA, CIF, DAP
India's brass & metal handicrafts export trade
India exported US$3,917.9 mn of handicrafts in FY2024-25 according to epch.in. That statistical line covers more than brass & metal handicrafts; a product-level figure is not published.
Largest destinations by value share: USA 1,518.18 (~40%); Germany 210.28; France 118.75
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | General import clearance | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United States | General import clearance | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | General import clearance | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Germany | General import clearance | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | General import clearance | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | General import clearance | 20–25 d to Le Havre; 15–20 d to Marseille-Fos (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Italy | General import clearance | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Kingdom | General import clearance | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| United Arab Emirates | General import clearance | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | General import clearance | 6-10 days |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Belgium | General import clearance | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | General import clearance | 28–35 d to Gdańsk (direct Asia–Baltic loops or via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder) (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Sweden | General import clearance | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | General import clearance | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Ireland | General import clearance | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where brass & metal handicrafts is sourced in India
Uttar Pradesh — Moradabad, Aligarh. Moradabad Metal Craft GI (per research - not re-verified)
Rajasthan — Jaipur. ASSUMPTION - mixed-media metal decor
- Karur (home-textile exports) / Panipat (recycled-yarn + home furnishings) (Tamil Nadu; Haryana; Punjab; Gujarat) · ships via Tuticorin (VOC) · season: Year-round; US retail programmes booked 6-9 months ahead
- Moradabad art-metalware cluster + Moradabad SEZ (22 units) (Uttar Pradesh) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Year-round; Christmas/Diwali decor orders Mar-Jul (ASSUMPTION)
- Jamshedpur / Raipur (sponge iron & re-rollers) / Jharsuguda / Vizag (Jharkhand; Chhattisgarh; Odisha; Andhra Pradesh; Karnataka; Gujarat) · ships via Paradip · season: Year-round
- Odisha aluminium belt (Jharsuguda-Angul-Hirakud) - India's largest (Odisha; Chhattisgarh; UP) · ships via Paradip · season: Year-round
- Jamnagar brass-parts cluster (thousands of small units) (Gujarat; Uttar Pradesh) · ships via Mundra · season: Year-round
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Metals | Brass, aluminium (cast/sheet), iron, copper, EPNS, stainless steel (typical) |
| Finishes | Antique brass, nickel, gold/silver plating, copper, powder coat, enamel, lacquer (typical) |
| Lacquer | Clear protective lacquer for tarnish resistance (typical) |
| Food contact | Barware/serveware: lead-free, food-safe plating or lining where required (typical) |
| Packaging | Drop-test-passed export cartons (ISTA on request) (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading / airway bill
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Inspection certificate
- Food-contact test report (where relevant)
- ISPM-15 pallet certificate
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for brass & metal handicrafts exported from India?
Brass & Metal Handicrafts is usually classified under HS 830629 (Statuettes and other ornaments of base metal (other than plated with precious metal)). Tableware and kitchenware of copper/brass go under 7418; of aluminium 7615; of iron/steel 7323. Lamps under 9405. Classify by function and metal.
Where is brass & metal handicrafts produced in India?
Main clusters: Karur (home-textile exports) / Panipat (recycled-yarn + home furnishings), Tamil Nadu; Haryana; Punjab; Gujarat; Moradabad art-metalware cluster + Moradabad SEZ (22 units), Uttar Pradesh; Jamshedpur / Raipur (sponge iron & re-rollers) / Jharsuguda / Vizag, Jharkhand; Chhattisgarh; Odisha; Andhra Pradesh; Karnataka; Gujarat; Odisha aluminium belt (Jharsuguda-Angul-Hirakud) - India's largest, Odisha; Chhattisgarh; UP.
Which documents are needed to export brass & metal handicrafts?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Inspection certificate, Food-contact test report (where relevant), ISPM-15 pallet certificate. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Will brass decor tarnish?
Unlacquered brass develops a patina. A clear lacquer coat keeps the finish for longer.
Can you make our designs?
Yes. Send drawings or samples, approve a pre-production sample, and bulk follows.
Are serveware items food-safe?
Food-contact items need lead-free materials and suitable linings or plating, verified by migration tests.
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