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How to Export from India to Europe — Step-by-Step 2026 Guide

How to Export from India to Europe — Complete 2026 Guide

The India-EU FTA eliminates tariffs on 91% of Indian exports. This step-by-step guide covers everything: FTA eligibility, compliance, finding buyers, documentation, and logistics.

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Why Export to Europe in 2026?

India-EU FTA signed January 27, 2026 — 91% of Indian exports now duty-free
EU is a €16 trillion market — 440 million consumers
Europe values quality Made-in-India products — premium pricing possible
India has competitive advantage over China (MFN tariffs), Bangladesh, and Vietnam

Step 1: Check FTA Eligibility (HS Code Lookup) Use Sell Around's India-EU FTA HS Code Checker to confirm:

Your applicable tariff rate (most will be 0%)
Rules of Origin requirements for your product
Any product-specific standards or certifications needed

Step 2: Register as an Exporter with DGFT Get your Importer Exporter Code (IEC) from DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade). This takes 1-2 working days online at DGFT portal.

Step 3: Get Required European Certifications

CE Marking: Required for electronics, machinery, toys, medical devices
REACH Compliance: Required for chemicals, textiles, footwear
EU Organic Certification: Required for food products
FSSAI Export Registration: Required for all food exports

Step 4: Find European Buyers via Sell Around Create your Sell Around profile and get matched with verified EU importers in your product category and target country.

Step 5: Get Certificate of Origin Obtain Form A or EUR.1 Certificate of Origin from Export Inspection Council (EIC) or DGFT to claim preferential FTA tariff rates.

Step 6: Choose Logistics Partner For EU exports:

Air freight: 5-7 days, suitable for high-value samples
Sea freight: 25-35 days, cost-effective for bulk orders
Select freight forwarders with EU customs clearance experience

Step 7: Get Export Credit Insurance ECGC (Export Credit Guarantee Corporation) provides insurance against EU buyer payment default. Essential for new export relationships.

What You Get with Sell Around

Everything your business needs — marketplace, WhatsApp marketing, and EU export tools — all in one free platform.

India-EU FTA HS Code Tariff Checker built-in

EU buyer database — 10,000+ verified importers

Certificate of Origin guidance (Form A, EUR.1)

EU compliance checklist — CE, REACH, Organic, FSSAI

Export documentation templates in English and German

Logistics partner directory for India-EU shipments

Export credit insurance guidance via ECGC

Why Indian Businesses Choose Sell Around

0% EU tariff saves 5-17% on product cost — passed to buyers or kept as margin
Get matched with verified EU buyers within 30 days
Step-by-step compliance guidance — no export consultant fees
Free Sell Around account — start your export journey at zero cost

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions Indian sellers ask about Sell Around.

Yes. An Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is mandatory for all Indian exports. It takes 1-2 working days to get online at the DGFT portal (dgft.gov.in). It costs ₹500 and is valid for lifetime.

There is no minimum shipment size for Indian exports to EU. However, for cost efficiency, most exporters prefer: air freight for orders above $2,000, sea freight (LCL - less than container load) for orders above $5,000, and FCL (full container load) for orders above $25,000.

CE marking is required for products in regulated categories (electronics, machinery, toys, medical devices). You need a conformity assessment by an EU Notified Body. Sell Around's export compliance guide connects you with accredited testing labs in India and EU Notified Bodies.

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