How to import vegetable seeds from India
Everything an importer needs before ordering Farmson F1 hybrid vegetable seed: payment, Incoterms, shipping, documents and quality, in one place.
Terms for export orders
Payment
100% advance by TT, or 50% advance and 50% before dispatch.
Currency
Prices quoted in US dollars.
Incoterms
EXW Ankleshwar, FOB, CFR / CPT, CIF / CIP.
Shipping
Air cargo, courier, sea freight or your forwarder.
Documents
Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation, insurance.
Dispatch date
Confirmed with each quotation.
From enquiry to dispatch in five steps
- EnquirySend the crops, varieties, quantities, pack sizes and your destination.
- QuotationWe confirm varieties, price in USD, Incoterm and the dispatch date.
- Advance paymentFull advance by TT, or 50% advance with the balance before dispatch.
- Lot release and documentsThe lot is tested and packed, and the export documents are prepared to match your import permit.
- DispatchBy air, courier or sea, or handed to your forwarder, with the document set sent to you in advance.
Importer FAQ
Which payment terms do you accept?+
Full advance by bank transfer (TT), or 50% advance by TT with the balance paid before dispatch.
Which currency do you quote in?+
US dollars.
Which Incoterms do you quote?+
EXW Ankleshwar, FOB Indian port or airport, CFR / CPT and CIF / CIP to your destination.
How is the seed shipped?+
By air cargo, by courier for samples and small orders, by sea freight for large volumes, or through your own nominated forwarder.
How long until my order is dispatched?+
It depends on the varieties, quantity and packing, so we confirm the dispatch date with each quotation.
Which export documents do you prepare?+
Phytosanitary certificate with the additional declarations your import permit asks for, certificate of origin, and fumigation and insurance when needed.
Who arranges the import permit?+
The importer applies for the permit in their own country. Send us a copy and we prepare the phytosanitary certificate to match it.
What is the minimum order?+
It depends on the crop and variety. For private label packing the minimum is 21,000 pouches or 11,000 tins.
Can I get trial samples?+
Yes, trial samples can be arranged for distributors. Message us on WhatsApp for the details.
How is seed quality checked?+
Every lot is tested in our in-house lab and by a private accredited lab, and released only when it meets Indian Minimum Seed Certification Standards, typically germination of 85% or more for most crops and physical purity of 98% or more.
See also our export terms of sale, country pages, private label seeds and contract seed production.