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Import home furnishings & handicrafts from India to Africa

Factory-direct home furnishings & handicrafts from Indian manufacturers and exporters, quoted in USD on FOB or CIF terms to Lagos (Apapa) and other ports. One request, one clear quotation.

Made mainly in
Panipat, Bhadohi and Mirzapur, Moradabad
Typical production time
45–75 days; hand-made items take longer
Ships to
Lagos (Apapa), Tema, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Durban

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What to know before importing home furnishings & handicrafts from India

Where it’s made
Panipat (home textiles), Bhadohi and Mirzapur (carpets), Moradabad (metalware), Jodhpur and Saharanpur (wood), Jaipur (prints, decor)
Usual HS classification
Chapters 57 (carpets), 63 (home textiles), 44 (wood), 69–70 (ceramics, glass), 83 (metal decor)
Typical production time
45–75 days; hand-made items take longer, plus shipping
Certifications buyers ask for
SMETA or Sedex for retailers · FSC for wood · OEKO-TEX for home textiles
Export documents
Commercial invoice and packing list · Certificate of origin · Bill of lading or airway bill · ISPM-15 fumigation certificate for wooden packing
Before you order
  • Hand-made pieces vary slightly: agree a tolerance
  • Ask for drop-test packaging for fragile items
  • Plan around Diwali, when many workshops slow down

General guidance for planning. Your supplier’s quotation confirms lead time and documents, and your customs broker confirms the HS code and duty.

Rules to plan for in Africa

  • Pre-shipment conformity programmes such as SONCAP (Nigeria) or PVoC (Kenya)
  • Third-party inspection before loading
  • Payment by letter of credit is common and supported

Requirements depend on the exact product. Name them in your request and the quotation includes the right tests and documents.

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