At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Federal food registration / import permit (MOCCAE); Company & product registration before arrival (Dubai Municipality Food Safety Dept) | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH) | 6-10 days |
| United States | Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Germany | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 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); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 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); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| South Africa | Labelling (Dept of Health) | 12-18 days |
| Kenya | Registration (KEBS / Pharmacy & Poisons Board) | 9-15 days |
| Tanzania | General import clearance | 10–16 d to Dar es Salaam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Belgium | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | Border control & pre-notification (Member-state BCPs / DG SANTE); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 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); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 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); Health certificate & listed establishment (DG SANTE / EIC-EIA (India CA)) | 28–35 d to Aarhus/Copenhagen via Hamburg 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 ghee is sourced in India
Gujarat — Anand, Kheda, Mehsana, Banaskantha. Cooperative dairy heartland
Punjab — Ludhiana, Patiala. Private and cooperative dairies
Haryana — Karnal, Sonipat. Private dairies; NDRI Karnal
Rajasthan — Jaipur, Alwar. Cow ghee
- Aligarh-Unnao-Ghaziabad integrated abattoir belt (APEDA-registered plants only may export) (Uttar Pradesh; Maharashtra; Telangana; Punjab) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Year-round
- Anand (Amul) / Karnal (Gujarat; Haryana; Punjab; Maharashtra; Karnataka) · ships via Mundra · season: Flush season Nov-Mar (ASSUMPTION)
- Ankleshwar-Dahej-Vapi 'Golden Corridor' (largest chemical belt); Tarapur MIDC (Gujarat; Maharashtra) · ships via Hazira · season: Year-round
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Milk fat | ≥ 99.5% (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.3-0.5% (typical; FSSAI limit 0.5%) |
| FFA (as oleic) | ≤ 1.4-3.0% (FSSAI; typical) |
| RM value | ≥ 24-28 per FSSAI state standards (typical) |
| Adulteration | No vegetable fat / animal body fat (Baudouin and sterol tests) |
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
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- EIC veterinary/health certificate
- Certificate of analysis
- Halal certificate (GCC/SEA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for ghee exported from India?
Ghee is usually classified under HS 040590 (Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk - other (ghee, butter oil)). Ghee is classified under 0405 90 (India has a specific 8-digit line); butter is 0405 10.
Where is ghee produced in India?
Main clusters: Aligarh-Unnao-Ghaziabad integrated abattoir belt (APEDA-registered plants only may export), Uttar Pradesh; Maharashtra; Telangana; Punjab; Anand (Amul) / Karnal, Gujarat; Haryana; Punjab; Maharashtra; Karnataka; Ankleshwar-Dahej-Vapi 'Golden Corridor' (largest chemical belt); Tarapur MIDC, Gujarat; Maharashtra.
Which documents are needed to export ghee?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), EIC veterinary/health certificate, Certificate of analysis, Halal certificate (GCC/SEA). Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Is ghee shelf-stable?
Yes, properly made ghee keeps 12-18 months at ambient temperature in sealed jars or tins.
What is the difference between cow and buffalo ghee?
Cow ghee is golden and granular; buffalo ghee is whiter with a different flavour and is preferred in some markets.
How do you ensure ghee is not adulterated?
Batches are tested for RM and Polenske values, sterols and the Baudouin test to detect vegetable or animal body fat.
Market guides
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