Aromatic rice & pulses export from Bangladesh to France
Chinigura, Kalijira and Katari Bhog aromatic rice, plus masoor, mug and khesari dal, in retail packs or bulk sacks with your brand on the front. On the France lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 1006.30 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (dry) |
| Transit time | 22-28 days |
| Gateways | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) air; Le Havre and Marseille sea |
| Temperature | Ambient, dry container |
| Packing | 1 kg, 2 kg and 5 kg retail packs in master cartons, or 25 kg and 50 kg bulk sacks |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft dry container |
| Season | Year round; aromatic rice harvest November to January |
| Entry system | TRACES NT and CHED-PP |
| Regulator | DGAL and the Border Control Post under EU food law |
Compliance route into France
TRACES NT pre-notification
A CHED-PP is raised in TRACES NT before arrival. We supply the certificate references, establishment details and consignment data at booking.
Reinforced controls list
Certain plant lines from certain origins carry a raised sampling frequency under EU Regulation 2019/1793. We tell you before contracting which of your lines are affected and at what check rate.
REX origin declaration
Our REX registration allows a statement on origin for GSP preference, which removes duty on most horticultural lines.
EU labelling
French-language labelling with allergen and origin declarations to EU rules, produced from your artwork with a digital proof before printing.
Why this lane works for aromatic rice & pulses
France buyers on this line are typically rungis wholesalers, ethnic grocery importers, halal retail chains, eu re-distributors. On the sea (dry) route the consignment is 22-28 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 18 to 24 months 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 Aromatic rice & pulses product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the France market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- CHED reference from TRACES NT
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does aromatic rice & pulses need to enter France?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration), Phytosanitary certificate, CHED reference from TRACES NT. Clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP, administered by DGAL and the Border Control Post under EU food law.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft dry container. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
22-28 days on the sea (dry) route, plus clearance at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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.