At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 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 | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 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 | Import permit / phytosanitary (USDA APHIS); Lacey Act (USDA APHIS / CBP) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Phytosanitary (CFIA) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Australia | General import clearance | 20-28 days |
| Belgium | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 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 | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| New Zealand | Biosecurity (MPI) | 26-36 days |
| China | General import clearance | 14–20 d to Shanghai/Ningbo; 12–16 d to Shenzhen via Singapore/Colombo (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Ireland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Japan | General import clearance | 18–25 d to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe via Singapore (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| South Korea | General import clearance | 16–22 d to Busan via Singapore (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 coir products is sourced in India
Kerala — Alappuzha, Kollam. Mats and matting; Alleppey Coir GI
Tamil Nadu — Coimbatore, Tiruppur. Pollachi fibre and coco peat belt
- Alleppey coir cluster (Coir Board HQ, Kochi) / Pollachi cocopeat (Kerala; Tamil Nadu) · ships via Cochin · season: Year-round; coconut husk supply year-round
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Coco peat block | 5 kg block, ~30x30x12-15 cm, expands to ~65-75 L (typical) |
| EC | < 0.5 mS/cm washed; < 1.0 mS/cm low-EC (typical) |
| pH | 5.5-6.8 (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 15-20% (typical) |
| Coir fibre | Bristle and mattress fibre, impurity ≤ 3-5% (typical) |
| Geotextile | 400-900 g/m² woven netting (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)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Fumigation/heat-treatment certificate where required
- Lab analysis (EC, pH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for coir products exported from India?
Coir Products is usually classified under HS 5305 (Coconut, abaca, ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste). Coir mats and matting go under 5702.20/5705; coir yarn 5308.10; coco peat (pith) classification varies (5305 or 1404/2530 by country) - confirm with your broker.
Where is coir products produced in India?
Main clusters: Alleppey coir cluster (Coir Board HQ, Kochi) / Pollachi cocopeat, Kerala; Tamil Nadu.
Which documents are needed to export coir products?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Phytosanitary certificate, Fumigation/heat-treatment certificate where required, Lab analysis (EC, pH). Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What does 'washed and buffered' mean?
Washing removes salts (sodium, potassium). Buffering replaces them with calcium/magnesium so the peat doesn't lock up nutrients.
What EC should I specify?
Below 0.5 mS/cm for sensitive greenhouse crops; up to 1.0 mS/cm for general potting mixes.
How much does a 5 kg block expand to?
Roughly 65-75 litres of loose substrate when hydrated (typical).
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