Betel leaf (Paan) export from Bangladesh to Qatar
Contract-farmed betel leaf from traceable blocks, hand sorted, pre-cooled and flown within a day of cutting, with salmonella testing per consignment. On the Qatar lane, clearance runs through GSO standards and Al-Nadeeb customs clearance.
| HS code | 1404.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air |
| Transit time | 5-7 hours |
| Gateways | Doha (DOH) air; Hamad Port sea |
| Temperature | +8 to +12 C |
| Packing | Bamboo basket or 5 kg vented carton with moist liner |
| Minimum order | 50 kg per air consignment |
| Season | Year round |
| Entry system | GSO standards and Al-Nadeeb customs clearance |
| Regulator | Ministry of Public Health, Food Safety Department |
Compliance route into Qatar
GSO conformity
Labelling and food standards follow GSO technical regulations across the GCC, so one Arabic artwork set serves several Gulf markets.
Health certificate
Fish lines need a health certificate from the competent authority; fresh plant lines a phytosanitary certificate.
Remaining shelf life
A minimum proportion of shelf life must remain at entry, planned against the flight schedule.
Arabic labelling
Arabic and English on retail packs with origin clearly declared.
Why this lane works for betel leaf (paan)
Qatar buyers on this line are typically wholesale market traders, supermarket suppliers, catering companies. On the air route the consignment is 5-7 hours from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 10 to 14 days from harvest leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Betel leaf (Paan) product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Qatar market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary or health certificate
- Halal certificate where applicable
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does betel leaf (paan) need to enter Qatar?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin, Phytosanitary or health certificate, Halal certificate where applicable. Clearance runs through GSO standards and Al-Nadeeb customs clearance, administered by Ministry of Public Health, Food Safety Department.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
50 kg per air consignment. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
5-7 hours on the air route, plus clearance at Doha (DOH) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.