What India buys from Australia
India's main imports from Australia: coal & mineral fuels (US$7.86 bn), gold/precious metals (US$2.98 bn), pulses/edible vegetables (US$1.25 bn), ores (US$1.16 bn), cotton (US$0.41 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 (verify each shipment — this policy changes often): lentils carry 10% duty (5% BCD + 5% AIDC) since Mar 2025; yellow peas carry 30% (10% BCD + 20% AIDC) for bills of lading after 31 Oct 2025 (Notification 46/2025-Customs, reported). DGFT keeps yellow peas 'Free' with import-monitoring registration, reportedly extended to 31 Mar 2027 (secondary source). A plant-quarantine import permit, phytosanitary certificate and fumigation are required; FSSAI FICS clearance applies; stock limits may be imposed. Sources: https://globaltradealert.org/state-act/95049-india-reintroduction-of-customs-duty-and-agriculture-infrastructure-and-development-cess-on-yellow-peas; https://taxguru.in/dgft/dgft-allows-free-import-yellow-peas-march-31-2027.html; https://madhyamamonline.com/amp/india/govt-imposes-10-duty-on-lentils-extends-yellow-peas-duty-freeimport-1387607.
Frequently asked questions
How do I import lentils & yellow peas from Australia to India?
Place the order with a verified Australia 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 Australia?
India–Australia ECTA in force 29 Dec 2022; CECA (full agreement) under negotiation [S7][S8]
Where in Australia is lentils & yellow peas made?
Main hubs: Horsham (Victoria), Port Adelaide, Melbourne (port). Red lentils from Victoria and South Australia; short transit relative to Canada.
What HS code is used for importing lentils & yellow peas into India?
Usually HS 0713; confirm the 8-digit Indian tariff line and current duty on CBIC/ICEGATE with your customs broker.
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Source lentils & yellow peas from Australia
Specification, volume and delivery city in India.