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Practical guides for importers of Indian herbs, spices and Ayurvedic ingredients, written by the people who ship them.
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Sourcing ·
Indian handicrafts and textiles: a sourcing guide for importers
Which handicrafts, textiles, rugs and pashminas you can import from India, where they are made, what to ask, what can't be exported and which rules apply at home.
By Vijay Choudhary -
Ritual products ·
Incense and burners: metals, types and how to choose
Bronze, aluminium or iron burners, incense sticks, dhoop and cones, and camphor: how they differ, how to choose, and what to watch when importing them from India.
By Vijay Choudhary -
Quality ·
How to read a certificate of analysis (COA) for herbs and spices
What to check on a certificate of analysis for herbs and spices: lot details, the lab, methods, identity, contaminants and microbiology, and the warning signs.
By Vijay Choudhary -
Documents ·
HS codes for herbs, spices and oils from India
A reference table of Harmonized System (HS) codes for herbs, spices, seeds, oils, dried fruit and incense from India, and how they become US and Mexican tariff codes.
By Deependra Singh -
Sourcing ·
India's harvest calendar for herbs and spices
When India harvests cumin, turmeric, ashwagandha, psyllium, black pepper and other herbs and spices, where they grow, and how to use the calendar to buy.
By Deependra Singh -
Importing ·
How to import herbs from India into Mexico
A step-by-step guide to importing herbs and spices from India into Mexico: importer registry, tariff code, SENASICA, COFEPRIS, documents, taxes and timing.
By Vijay Choudhary
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