At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 21-27 via Suez; 31-38 via Cape days |
| Netherlands | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 18-24 via Suez; 28-35 via Cape days |
| France | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 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 | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 15–20 d to Genoa/La Spezia via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| Spain | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 15–20 d to Valencia/Barcelona/Algeciras via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2: typical liner schedules) |
| United Arab Emirates | Conformity certificate (MoIAT) | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | General import clearance | 6-10 days |
| Belgium | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 19-25 via Suez; 29-36 via Cape days |
| Poland | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 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 | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 28–35 d to Gothenburg via Hamburg/Rotterdam feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Denmark | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 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) |
| 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) |
| Ireland | REACH (ECHA); Classification & SDS (ECHA (CLP 1272/2008)) | 25–32 d to Dublin via Rotterdam/Antwerp/UK feeder (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Turkey | General import clearance | 15–22 d to Ambarlı/Istanbul; 14–20 d to Mersin via Suez (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Israel | General import clearance | 12–18 d to Haifa/Ashdod via Suez; Eilat via Red Sea (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2; Red Sea security situation affects routing) |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where incense sticks , dhoop & cones is sourced in India
Karnataka — Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru. Mysore Agarbathi GI (per research, not re-verified)
Gujarat — Ahmedabad.
Maharashtra — Ahmednagar.
Tamil Nadu — Chennai.
- Bengaluru-Mysuru agarbatti cluster (Karnataka; Gujarat; Maharashtra; TN) · ships via Chennai · season: Year-round; festive (Diwali/Navratri, Ramadan, Christmas) spikes
- North-East bamboo belt (National Bamboo Mission) / Tripura cane (Assam; Tripura; Mizoram; Nagaland; Kerala; Karnataka) · ships via Kolkata/Haldia · season: Harvest Oct-Feb (ASSUMPTION)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Stick length | 8, 9, 11 or 12 inch; bamboo core (typical) |
| Burn time | 30-45 minutes per stick for 9-inch masala sticks (typical) |
| Pack weight | 15-20 g hexagonal boxes; 12 boxes per inner pack (typical) |
| Cones | Standard and backflow cones, 10-40 per box (typical) |
| Moisture | Dry-cured sticks to avoid mould in transit (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)
- Safety data sheet for fragrance oils
- Fumigation certificate if bamboo/wood packaging requires
- CLP label text for EU
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for incense sticks , dhoop & cones exported from India?
Incense Sticks , Dhoop & Cones is usually classified under HS 330741 (Agarbatti and other odoriferous preparations which operate by burning). Confirm the 8-digit ITC-HS line with your customs broker before shipping.
Where is incense sticks , dhoop & cones produced in India?
Main clusters: Bengaluru-Mysuru agarbatti cluster, Karnataka; Gujarat; Maharashtra; TN; North-East bamboo belt (National Bamboo Mission) / Tripura cane, Assam; Tripura; Mizoram; Nagaland; Kerala; Karnataka.
Which documents are needed to export incense sticks , dhoop & cones?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading / airway bill, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Safety data sheet for fragrance oils, Fumigation certificate if bamboo/wood packaging requires, CLP label text for EU. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
Masala or charcoal sticks - what's the difference?
Masala sticks are rolled in a paste of natural resins, herbs and wood powder. Charcoal sticks are dipped in fragrance oil, which allows more scents at lower cost.
Can you make my own fragrance?
Yes. Custom fragrance oils can be developed for dipped sticks and some masala lines.
Do the sticks contain bamboo?
Standard agarbatti use a bamboo core. Dhoop sticks and cones are coreless.
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