Basil also known as French Basil or Sweet Basil or Tulsi is an erect glabrous herb, 30-90 cm high is indigenous to India. The leaves of basil have numerous oil glands with aromatic volatile oil. The herb bears cluster of small white lipped flowers in racemes. The freshly picked bright green leaves turns brownish green when dried and become brittle and curled. The major types are American Basil, French Basil, Egyptian Basil and Indian Basil.

Various Varieties Of Basil/ Tulsi Exported

30049011 – TULSI JUICE /BASIL JUICE

13021919 – HOLY BASIL (TULSI) EXTRACT

12119029 – Tulsi (Basil) Powder 

12119090 – TULSI (BASIL) LEAVES

33012990 – ESSENTIAL OIL-ORGANIC TULSI

06012021 – KRISHNA TULSI PLANT

12119056 – ORG TULSI (BASIL) 

The Three Main Morphotypes Cultivated In India

• Ram Tulsi (the most common type, with broad bright green leaves that are slightly sweet)
• Krishna or Shyam Tulsi –purplish green-leaved
• Wild VanaTulsi

India Exports a Variety of Basil Products

• Fresh basil: India exports fresh basil, such as holy basil garlands.
• Dried basil: India exports dried basil leaves, powder, and tea cut leaves.
• Basil oil: India exports basil oil, which has a runny consistency and a faint greenish-yellow color.
• Basil seeds: India exports basil seeds.
• Basil syrup: India exports basil syrup.

Basil is in Demand for a Variety of Reasons

• Garnishing: Basil leaves are a popular garnish for fast food and other baked goods.
• Flavoring: Basil leaves are used to add flavor to foods and beverages. Basil oil is used in food flavoring, preservation, and production.
• Health benefits: Basil contains active compounds like eugenol, rosmarinic acid, and linalool, which have been linked to health benefits.
• Therapeutic properties: Basil has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which is why pharmaceutical companies have used it in their products for centuries.
• Aromatherapy: Basil oil is used in aromatherapy and perfumery.
• Pesticides and food preservatives: Basil oil is used as a pesticide and food preservative.

Companies Importing From India

• ORGANIC INDIA USA     
• WORLEE NATURPRODUKTE GMBH         
• BOTANIC HEALTHCARE LLC         
• T. R. TRADING   
• SADIK HASAN PAIKER   
• SHAHJAHAN ALI PAIKER              
• BHAI BHAI STORE           
• AUTHENTIC IMPORT     
• WAFRAT KHAIRAT ALB

Countries Importing Tulsi/basil Products From India

• BANGLADESH   
• UNITED STATES
• GERMANY         
• SPAIN   
• IRAQ     
• AUSTRIA             
• ROMANIA          
• NETHERLANDS 
• RUSSIA
• SINGAPORE

Business Start Up Process

STEP 1 :- Business Registration

Proprietorship Firm
MSME (Udyam Aadhar)

Partnership Firm
Deed
ROF (Registration of Firm)

LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
Deed
CIN (Certificate of Incorporation)

Company
MOA
AOA
ROC

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STEP 2 :- PAN

Proprietor – Individual (Self)
Partnership Firm – Firm’s Name
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) – LLP’s Name
Company – Company’s Name

STEP :- 3 GST (Goods & Services Tax)

STEP :- 4 Bank Account (Current A/c)

STEP :- 5 IEC – Importer Exporter Code

STEP :- 6 RCMC – Registration with Export Promotional Bodies (EPC, CB, DA, Etc.)

STEP :- 7 Port Registration (Nearest Port where you source)

ICEGATE Registration

STEP:- 8 COC – Chamber of Commerce

DGFT Registration

STEP: -9 Others – If Any

Documents Mandatory For Export

Pre-Shipment

a. Proforma Invoice / Agreement / Contract
b. Letter of Credit

Post-Shipment

a. Commercial Invoice
b. Packing List
c. B/L / AWB / LR
d. Certificate of Origin
e. Insurance
f. Others (if any)