Incense Sticks
Hand-rolled agarbatti (incense) and dhoop in natural botanical blends.
Sourcing incense sticks from India
Crafted in Herbal / Bamboo, Incense Sticks sit within India's ayurveda & wellness export base, produced across Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Mysuru (Karnataka). Mysuru anchors the supply, with its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics listed below.
Indicative pricing runs $0.30–$3.00 per pack at minimum orders from 1,000 units, with 30–50-day production lead times before ocean freight. Under India's RoDTEP scheme, exporters recover 0.9% of FOB in embedded-duty refunds — part of why landed cost runs about 24% below comparable China sourcing. For customs, incense sticks are classified under HS 3307.
A buyer's guide to sourcing incense sticks from India
Practical detail for importers — what to check on quality, how the product varies, and the compliance and documentation that applies in export markets.
What to inspect before shipment
India is the global hub for agarbatti. Inspect stick straightness and consistent masala or charcoal coating, bamboo-core quality, burn time and even combustion, and the consistency and strength of the fragrance. Confirm moisture control and that sticks are not brittle, as humidity exposure in transit affects both burn and breakage.
Variants and customization
Offered as masala, charcoal and bamboo-less (dhoop) incense across floral, woody and traditional fragrances, plus cones and dhoop sticks. Customization covers fragrance, stick length, count per pack, branded and language-specific packaging. Natural and essential-oil-based versus synthetic-fragrance lines differ in cost and positioning — specify which you need.
Compliance and export documentation
Classified under HS 3307. Fragrance ingredients should be documented against destination cosmetic/consumer-product rules (IFRA for fragrance, EU allergen labelling where applicable). Some markets require ingredient and safety information on packaging; confirm labelling and any combustion/safety statements for retail.
Where to source incense sticks
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Buyer FAQ
Sourcing incense sticks from India — FAQs
- Minimum order quantities for Incense Sticks typically run 1,000–5,000 units, with pilot runs negotiable on first orders.
- Indicative FOB pricing is $0.30–$3.00 per pack, about 24% below comparable China landed cost once tariffs and India's RoDTEP refund are factored in.
- Plan for 30–50 days production plus ocean transit. Incense Sticks is classified under HS 3307.
- The primary hub is Mysuru, though several clusters produce it. Each hub page lists its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics.
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