What HS code applies to non-basmati rice exported to the UAE?

Non-Basmati Rice is listed on our product page under HS code 10063090. Other forms, such as ground powder, can fall under a different line, so confirm the exact code with your customs broker before ordering.

What is the minimum order for non-basmati rice to the UAE?

1 container load (indicative — confirmed per order, variety and destination) The final figure depends on specification, packaging and destination.

Which shipping terms do you quote for the UAE?

Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF Jebel Ali. Incoterm, payment terms and loading port are stated in writing before a quotation is formalised.

Do you hold the registrations needed to export non-basmati rice?

We hold IEC, GST, FSSAI and an APEDA RCMC; the certificates page lists each with its issuing authority. Importer-side registrations in the UAE are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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Non-Basmati Rice Exporter to UAE from India

ShankuChakra supports UAE buyers sourcing Indian non-basmati rice, with specification, export-policy checks and destination labelling confirmed before shipment.

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Why Buyers in the UAE Source Non-Basmati Rice from India

Non-basmati rice is a staple in the UAE and the wider Gulf, and Jebel Ali is also a distribution point for onward trade. We source raw, steamed and parboiled milled rice from the paddy belts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.

India's rules for non-basmati rice exports have changed over time, so we confirm the position at the time of shipment rather than assume it. That check comes before price and before a container is booked.

ShankuChakra is a merchant exporter: we coordinate sourcing, specification and export documents with qualified suppliers, and we do not yet have an existing customer base to cite. See the Non-Basmati Rice product page for forms, packaging and the specification sheet.

Non-Basmati Rice at a Glance

Origin	Andhra Pradesh / Telangana / Tamil Nadu
Forms	Sona Masoori Rice; Ponni Rice; IR 64 Rice (Raw / Parboiled); Swarna Parboiled Rice; Broken Rice (subject to availability)
Packaging	Retail woven / BOPP bag; Bulk PP bag (25 kg / 50 kg); Jute bag (on request)
HS code	10063090
MOQ	1 container load (indicative — confirmed per order, variety and destination)
Moisture	≤ 14% (typical range)
Broken Grains	≤ 5% (typical range, grade-dependent)
Average Grain Length	Variety-dependent — confirmed per lot
Foreign Matter	≤ 0.5% (typical range)

Figures are typical ranges, confirmed against the specific lot before shipment and not guaranteed. Download the spec sheet (PDF).

What to Settle Before a Non-Basmati Rice Order for the UAE

Name the variety (Sona Masoori, Ponni or IR 64) and the milling or parboiling style you want.
Specify broken-grain percentage, moisture and foreign matter; typical ranges are on our product page and are confirmed per lot.
Confirm the export-policy position and the Arabic-and-English label requirement before you agree a shipment date.

Two Regulators, Depending on the Port of Entry

Food imports are controlled by the municipality of the emirate of entry, not a single federal body — Dubai Municipality for Jebel Ali and Dubai's airports, ADAFSA for Abu Dhabi. The importer, not ShankuChakra, must be registered as a food importer with that municipality, with the product and label registered against that importer before the shipment arrives — this is worth starting before placing a first order, since registration takes longer than the voyage.

Arabic Labelling Under GSO 9

The GCC's pre-packaged food labelling standard requires Arabic alongside English — bilingual labels or an approved Arabic sticker, applied before inspection — plus product name, country of origin, net weight, lot number, and production/expiry dates in a printed day-month-year format. Bulk PP bags for a processor or re-packer face lighter requirements than retail packs, but an unmarked bag is still the most common reason a consignment is held.

Jebel Ali as a Re-Export Hub

A large share of spice imports through Jebel Ali move onward to Saudi Arabia, Oman, East Africa and the CIS rather than staying in the UAE. If that's your model, tell us the real end market at enquiry stage — the destination's own requirements (Saudi SFDA registration, for example) need to be reflected in the packing and labelling done in India, not fixed later in a warehouse.

Documents we coordinate for the UAE

Commercial invoice and packing list — invoices above the UAE's threshold value require Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation after clearance, which your clearing agent handles but which is a cost and a deadline to plan for.
Certificate of origin, issued by an Indian chamber of commerce.
Phytosanitary certificate from India's plant quarantine authority, for agricultural products.
A lot-specific laboratory report (aflatoxin B1, total aflatoxins and the relevant pesticide-residue panel) from a laboratory whose reports the destination emirate's food-control authority accepts.
Bill of lading, and on CIF terms, the marine insurance certificate.

Requirements vary by product and change over time. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice, so confirm with your customs broker and the importer of record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What HS code applies to non-basmati rice exported to the UAE?: Non-Basmati Rice is listed on our product page under HS code 10063090. Other forms, such as ground powder, can fall under a different line, so confirm the exact code with your customs broker before ordering.
What is the minimum order for non-basmati rice to the UAE?: 1 container load (indicative — confirmed per order, variety and destination) The final figure depends on specification, packaging and destination.
Which shipping terms do you quote for the UAE?: Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF Jebel Ali. Incoterm, payment terms and loading port are stated in writing before a quotation is formalised.
Do you hold the registrations needed to export non-basmati rice?: We hold IEC, GST, FSSAI and an APEDA RCMC; the certificates page lists each with its issuing authority. Importer-side registrations in the UAE are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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