At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, FCA, CIF, DAP
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | General import clearance | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | General import clearance | 6-10 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) |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| South Africa | General import clearance | 12-18 days |
| Kenya | General import clearance | 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) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where hotel & restaurant supplies is sourced in India
Uttar Pradesh — Moradabad, Bulandshahr, Firozabad. Moradabad buffetware; Khurja crockery; Firozabad glass
Delhi — North West Delhi. Wazirpur stainless hotelware
Haryana — Yamunanagar. Jagadhri
- Wazirpur (SS cold-rolling & utensils) / Jagadhri (metal utensils) (Delhi; Haryana; Maharashtra; Gujarat) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Year-round
- Jagadhri / Dahej (Haryana; Maharashtra; Gujarat; Tamil Nadu) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Year-round
- Composite programme across Moradabad-Panipat-Jodhpur-Karur (UP; Haryana; Rajasthan; TN) · ships via Nhava Sheva · season: Year-round; hotel pre-opening & renovation cycles
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Stainless steel | 304 / 18-10 for cutlery and buffet; 201 for budget lines (typical) |
| Copperware | Hammered copper with stainless or tin lining for food contact (typical) |
| Gastronorm | GN 1/1 to 1/9, depths 20-200 mm per EN 631 (typical) |
| Ceramics | Stoneware/porcelain, lead- and cadmium-safe glazes (typical) |
| Chafing dishes | 6-9 L, fuel or electric, roll-top or lift-top (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)
- Food-contact test reports
- Inspection certificate
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for hotel & restaurant supplies exported from India?
Hotel & Restaurant Supplies is usually classified under HS 732393 (Table, kitchen or other household articles of stainless steel). Mixed product category: copper/brass serveware 7418; ceramic tableware 6911/6912; glassware 7013; cutlery 8211/8215; plastic 3924. Classify per item.
Where is hotel & restaurant supplies produced in India?
Main clusters: Wazirpur (SS cold-rolling & utensils) / Jagadhri (metal utensils), Delhi; Haryana; Maharashtra; Gujarat; Jagadhri / Dahej, Haryana; Maharashtra; Gujarat; Tamil Nadu; Composite programme across Moradabad-Panipat-Jodhpur-Karur, UP; Haryana; Rajasthan; TN.
Which documents are needed to export hotel & restaurant supplies?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Food-contact test reports, Inspection certificate. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Is copper serveware safe for food?
Only when lined with stainless steel or tin on food-contact surfaces. Unlined copper is decorative.
Can you supply a complete hotel F&B package?
Yes. Buffet ware, serveware, cutlery, crockery and glassware from different clusters, consolidated into one shipment.
Do you meet gastronorm sizes?
Yes, GN pans in standard EN 631 sizes and depths.
Market guides
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