Tea Board & Agricultural Export Compliance in Maharashtra: Exporter License & Quality Guidelines

Navigating Specialized Commodity Export Regulations

Beyond general fruits and spices, specialized commodities like packaged specialty tea blends, herbal infusions, and non-basmati cereals fall under dedicated statutory boards. Under the Tea Act 1953, any business intending to blend, pack, or export Indian tea must secure an Exporter License issued by the Tea Board of India. In Maharashtra, tea packaging units and specialty blenders around Pune and Mumbai are capitalizing on soaring international demand for single-origin and organic orthodox teas.

Furthermore, agricultural exports require Phytosanitary Certificates (PSC) issued by the Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (DPPQS) to confirm freedom from invasive pests. At KOKJAGUAR Consultancy, we manage end-to-end commodity board approvals. Refer to our primary guide on APEDA food exports or explore our agricultural trade services.

Essential Compliance Milestones for Tea & Agro Exporters

• Tea Board Exporter License: Granted under the Tea (Distribution & Export) Control Order 2005. Requires submission of an IEC, processing facility registration, and food safety standards verification.
• Phytosanitary Certification: Mandatory inspection of agricultural cargo at regional plant quarantine stations prior to container stuffing.
• Certificate of Origin (CoO): Electronic issuance through the common DGFT portal for preferential duty benefits under bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).