import from EU and Switzerland to India

[MikeDem]

Hi All,
we are evaluating an import business (food or luxury) from EU (or CH)‌ to India, where is a good source of info regarding the custom rules and other‍ legal requirements?

Thanks all
Mike

 

[Martin Everson]

Sorry are you looking for the import rules and requirements for India? Or are you‌ interested in the export rules and requirements of EU and CH?

 

[MikeDem]

Hi, bit of both, but I assume the import rules into India are the most‌ complicated, so I was looking for good source of info to study on. But if‍ I'm incorrect and also export rules are to be studied carefully, then yes please, export⁠ as well.
Thanks a lot

 

[jafo]

When we did it in the past, we went here for information: Embassy of India,‌ Berne, Switzerland : Contact Us

 

[MikeDem]

thanks. how did it go?‌ Any advice?

 

[jafo]

Sadly, my associate‌ who handled that passed away in 2011, so I don't know precisely what transpired. I‍ do know we exported seven (7) digits monthly to India until his passing. cry&¤

The business⁠ lasted from 2002 until 2011. It was a great business.

 

[daniels27]

Maybe wait for the EFTA India duty agreement
https://www.economiesuisse.ch/de/ar...ilenstein-fuer-die-schweizer-aussenwirtschaft

 

[MikeDem]

Thanks. I think this is done. it was celebrated by the news few weeks ago. not‌ sure about details though. thanks.

 

[daniels27]

I think there most likely will be a voting in Switzerland.

 

[MikeDem]

Yes, it seems there will be a voting. Anyway the treaty needs still to‍ be ratified by the EFTA countries and by India, looks a long process.

 

[JohnLocke]

It will be huge for Switzerland to access this marked.

 

[Wellington]

Dependent on what you need and the legislature behind I might be able to set‌ you up with people I know (free of charge) if legal ofcourse

 

[MikeDem]

Thanks @wellington , on what side is your expertise? Indian side I think‍ we ere covered, but we are exploring for now, so yes I'd be happy to⁠ discuss with you, please let me know, here or private message if you prefer.
One point I'm still struggling is how to approach suppliers here in Switzerland
Thanks again
Mike

 

[MikeDem]

Hi All,
How to approach B2B suppliers in Switzerland? currently I'm doing internet research, but‌ is there a better way? should I start playing golf maybe ;-)
Advices?

Mike

 

[daniels27]

Are you Swiss? What kind of companies is it?

 

[MikeDem]

Hi @daniels27 , yes I am Swiss. At the moment exploring different sectors for a new‌ start up, open for suggestions. What sector are you in?