What India buys from Indonesia
India's main imports from Indonesia: coal & mineral fuels (US$7.13 bn), palm oil & fats (US$3.57 bn), iron & steel/nickel products (US$1.93 bn), inorganic chemicals (US$0.89 bn), misc chemicals (US$0.81 bn) (calendar 2025, UN Comtrade).
Indian import requirements
| Requirement | Authority | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Importer-Exporter Code; GST; ICEGATE | DGFT / GSTN / CBIC | IEC; GSTIN; ICEGATE DSC registration |
| Import policy classification | DGFT | ITC(HS) policy: Free/Restricted/Prohibited/STE; import authorisation if Restricted |
| Customs declaration & duty | CBIC / ICEGATE | Bill of Entry; BCD + AIDC + SWS(10% of BCD) + IGST |
| Import clearance NOC | FSSAI | FICS NOC after Bill of Entry; FSSAI Central licence |
| Import permit before shipment | DPPQS (Plant Quarantine) | Import permit PQ-01/PQ-02; PSC with additional declarations |
| Trusted trader status | CBIC | AEO-T1/T2/T3/LO |
Policy watch
As of 2026-11: cocoa products are 'Free' to import with FSSAI Central licence and FICS clearance per consignment; cocoa beans also need a phytosanitary certificate and plant-quarantine clearance under the PQ Order 2003 (confirm whether an import permit is needed for your origin). Duty: check ICEGATE for chapter 18 lines and any AITIGA preference (rates not verified this session). Sources: https://fics.fssai.gov.in; https://ppqs.gov.in; research/02-indian-imports.md.
Frequently asked questions
How do I import cocoa beans, cocoa butter, powder & liquor from Indonesia to India?
Place the order with a verified Indonesia supplier, ship to an Indian port or ICD, and clear customs with an IEC and Importer-Exporter Code; GST; ICEGATE and Import policy classification. We manage supplier checks, shipment and clearance for you.
Is there a trade agreement between India and Indonesia?
ASEAN–India AITIGA 2010 (review ongoing); no bilateral CEPA [S7]
Where in Indonesia is cocoa beans, cocoa butter, powder & liquor made?
Main hubs: Makassar (Sulawesi), Surabaya, Jakarta. Largest supplier to India in CY2025 (~US$0.68 bn cocoa); beans and grinder products.
What HS code is used for importing cocoa beans, cocoa butter, powder & liquor into India?
Usually HS 1801; confirm the 8-digit Indian tariff line and current duty on CBIC/ICEGATE with your customs broker.
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