Exporting organic manure from Indian sea ports requires standard customs paperwork, bio-safety compliance, and clearances from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Key documents needed include:
- Basic Export Registration: Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) from DGFT, a valid AD Code, and GST registration.
- Commercial & Shipping Documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and the electronic Shipping Bill filed on ICEGATE to obtain the Let Export Order (LEO).
- Phytosanitary Certificate: Issued by the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage (PPQS) to verify the manure is free of pests and diseases.
- Organic Certificate: Proof of organic processing (e.g., NPOP Certification), issued by an APEDA accredited body.
- Department of Fertilizers (DoF) NOC: Required to prove that the organic manure being exported does not violate domestic supply requirements and is not subsidized by the Government
It is important to understand:
- The exact type of organic manure (e.g., vermicompost, processed cow dung, or seaweed-based)
- The destination country (as European Union and US markets have specific additional import rules)
Organic manure is classified under HS CODE 3101. This heading covers animal or vegetable fertilizers, whether or not mixed together or chemically treated, as well as fertilizers produced by the mixing or chemical treatment of animal or vegetable products.
The specific subheadings for organic manure vary based on the exact nature of the product:
- 3101 00 99: The most common code for "Other" animal or vegetable fertilizers, which includes generalized organic manure, vermicompost, and organic compost.
- 3101 00 91: Specifically for animal dung.
- 3101 00 92: Specifically for animal excreta.
- 3101 00 10: Specifically for guano