How Can EU Buyers Import from India Without Compliance Surprises?
Imagine this. A European buyer finds a strong Indian manufacturer. The price is good. The sample passes. Production begins. Then, just before shipment, someone asks: “Does this product need CE documentation?” Silence. Then another question arrives: “Which CN code are we using?” More silence. And suddenly, a commercial opportunity starts behaving like a customs examination. This is why importing from India is not difficult — but importing correctly requires preparation. What should an EU buyer check before importing from India? In simple terms, an EU buyer should verify five things before placing a serious order: supplier, product compliance, tariff classification, origin and shipment documentation. Miss one, and the inexpensive product may become surprisingly expensive. 1. Start with the product code — not the price Before calculating landed cost, identify the correct HS/CN code. That code influences customs duty, import restrictions, product rules and sometimes trade-defence meas...
