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Buying from India, or selling to India? Source verified Indian handicrafts for the world — or reach India's importers — with India-specific trade guidance across IEC, DGFT, GST, and ICEGATE customs.
Buying from India?
Source verified Indian handicrafts — Moradabad brass, Kashmir Pashmina, Bastar Dhokra, textiles, marble and more — with MOQ, pricing and lead times up front. Indian maker? List your workshop to reach global buyers.
Selling to India?
Reach India's importers, or source global craft for the Indian market — with clear guidance on ICEGATE bill of entry, BCD/IGST customs duty, and BIS compliance. One RFQ reaches matched suppliers.
India's craft clusters
Sourced from the heritage clusters that make them — compare verified exporters and request a bulk quote.
Sourcing for India?
Import decor and craft into India from 11 origins — we handle matching; you handle your bill of entry.
Global supplier browsing for these origins is on our network site, greenflip.org. GreenFlip India handles the India-side import procedure.
India trade guides
32 guides on exporting from and importing into India — grounded in DGFT, CBIC, ICEGATE, EPCH and BIS.
How to Export Handicrafts from India: A Complete Guide
A complete, step-by-step guide to exporting handicrafts from India: getting an IEC, choosing markets, pricing (FOB/CIF), documentation, customs, and gettin
IEC (Importer Exporter Code): How to Get One in India
What the Importer Exporter Code (IEC) is, who needs it, and how to apply online via DGFT
GST on Handicraft Exports from India (LUT, Refunds, Zero-Rating)
How GST applies to handicraft exports from India: zero-rated exports, the Letter of Undertaking (LUT) route vs paying IGST and claiming a refund, and input
How to Import Handicrafts into India: A Complete Guide
A step-by-step guide to importing handicrafts and home decor into India: IEC, finding overseas suppliers, Incoterms, bill of entry, customs duty, and clear
Customs Duty on Imports into India: BCD, IGST & Surcharges
How to estimate the landed cost of imports into India: Basic Customs Duty (BCD), IGST, Social Welfare Surcharge, and how ITC-HS classification drives the r
Moradabad Brass: An Exporter's Guide
A guide to sourcing and exporting Moradabad brass and metalware — the cluster, capabilities (OEM, finishes), MOQ, quality, and how importers buy from it
Request a bulk quote
Buying from India or sourcing for India — one inquiry reaches matched suppliers, with a reply in 1 business day.
India trade, answered
The questions buyers, exporters and importers ask most — see the guides and glossary for depth.
How do I buy handicrafts directly from India?+
Shortlist the craft and cluster you need (e.g. Moradabad brass, Kashmir Pashmina, Bastar Dhokra), compare verified Indian exporters by MOQ, price and lead time, and send one RFQ — GreenFlip India routes it to matching suppliers, usually with a reply within a business day. Order a sample before committing to bulk, and agree an Incoterm (most Indian exporters quote FOB Nhava Sheva/Mundra or CIF).
How do I sell my handicrafts into the Indian market?+
List your business on GreenFlip India to be found by Indian importers and buyers, and quote in the Incoterm and currency they prefer. Your Indian buyer imports on their IEC, files a bill of entry on ICEGATE, and pays Basic Customs Duty (BCD) plus IGST at the applicable ITC-HS rate; certain product categories also need BIS registration. See our import guides for the full flow.
Do I need an IEC (Importer Exporter Code) to trade with India?+
Any Indian business importing into or exporting from India needs an IEC — a 10-digit code issued by DGFT and linked to the business PAN. It is a one-time registration applied for online at dgft.gov.in. Overseas buyers and suppliers do not need an Indian IEC; their Indian counterparty uses theirs. See our IEC guide for the step-by-step.
How is GST handled on handicraft exports from India?+
Exports are zero-rated under GST. Indian exporters can either ship under a Letter of Undertaking (LUT) without paying IGST, or pay IGST and claim a refund. Input tax credit on materials remains available. Confirm the current procedure on the GST portal or with your accountant — our GST-on-exports guide covers the LUT route.
What does it cost to import handicrafts into India?+
Landed cost = product price + freight/insurance + Basic Customs Duty (BCD) + IGST (creditable) + Social Welfare Surcharge, driven by the item's ITC-HS classification, plus clearance and inland transport. Estimate it before you order; our "customs duty on imports into India" guide walks through a worked example. Always confirm current rates with CBIC.
How do you verify Indian suppliers, and what do the badges mean?+
Real, cited Indian businesses surfaced through live research show a "Sourced" badge with their public domain; a few are formally "Verified." Greyed "Indicative" listings illustrate a cluster and are not contactable until verified. For any supplier, confirm GST/IEC, third-party credentials (BSCI, SEDEX, GI tag) and order a sample before bulk.
Which Indian craft comes from which cluster?+
Brass from Moradabad, marble inlay from Agra, Pashmina from Kashmir, Dhokra from Bastar, block-print and blue pottery from Jaipur/Rajasthan, carved wood from Saharanpur, Madhubani from Bihar, and Channapatna toys from Karnataka. GreenFlip India organises Indian exporters by these clusters so you compare like for like.
Can GreenFlip India help with export incentives like RoDTEP?+
Yes — our guides explain how RoDTEP refunds embedded duties and taxes on exports (it replaced MEIS), how duty drawback works, and what EPCH membership and an RCMC unlock for handicraft exporters. Rates are notified per ITC-HS; verify the current schedule on the DGFT portal.
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