Sandalwood Carvings
GI-tagged Mysore sandalwood figurines, boxes and carved decor.
Sourcing sandalwood carvings from India
Crafted in Sandalwood, Sandalwood Carvings sit within India's handicrafts & home decor export base, produced across Mysuru (Karnataka). Mysuru anchors the supply, with its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics listed below.
Indicative pricing runs $8.00–$150.00 per unit at minimum orders from 30 units, with 40–65-day production lead times before ocean freight. Under India's RoDTEP scheme, exporters recover 1.5% of FOB in embedded-duty refunds — part of why landed cost runs about 20% below comparable China sourcing. For customs, sandalwood carvings are classified under HS 4420.
A buyer's guide to sourcing sandalwood carvings 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 and verify
Karnataka is the home of Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) carving. Inspect carving detail and finish, fragrance authenticity, and freedom from cracks. Crucially, genuine Indian sandalwood is a strictly regulated, high-value material — much 'sandalwood' decor is actually scented sandalwood-substitute wood. Confirm in writing exactly which material you are buying.
Variants and customization
Covers figurines, panels, boxes and religious idols in genuine sandalwood and, far more commonly for export, sandalwood-substitute and other carving woods finished with sandalwood fragrance. Customization covers design, size and finish. Material declaration is the single most important commercial term here — price and legality both hinge on it.
Compliance and export documentation
Genuine Santalum album is regulated in India and export of the timber is restricted; legitimate sandalwood trade requires proper authorization. Substitute-wood carvings under HS 4420 use standard documentation but need wood-fumigation/ISPM-style treatment for many markets. Always confirm legal sourcing and accurate species declaration.
Where to source sandalwood carvings
India vs the alternatives
See how India compares to competing source countries for sandalwood carvings.
Import sandalwood carvings to your market
Duty access, freight transit and landed economics for shipping sandalwood carvings from India to your country.
Buyer FAQ
Sourcing sandalwood carvings from India — FAQs
- Minimum order quantities for Sandalwood Carvings typically run 30–150 units, with pilot runs negotiable on first orders.
- Indicative FOB pricing is $8.00–$150.00 per unit, about 20% below comparable China landed cost once tariffs and India's RoDTEP refund are factored in.
- Plan for 40–65 days production plus ocean transit. Sandalwood Carvings is classified under HS 4420.
- The primary hub is Mysuru, though several clusters produce it. Each hub page lists its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics.
Indian exporters in this category
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