What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Sandalwood Carvings from Mysuru?

MOQs for Sandalwood Carvings from Mysuru typically start at 30 units and scale to 150 units for better pricing. Smaller pilot runs can often be negotiated with our partner units for first orders.

How much does Sandalwood Carvings cost from Mysuru?

Indicative FOB pricing is $8–$150 per unit, depending on materials, finish and order size. That lands roughly 20% below comparable China pricing once tariffs and the 1.50% RoDTEP refund are factored in.

What is the production lead time?

Plan for 40–65 days from approved sample to ready-to-ship, plus 18–35 days ocean transit depending on your destination port. Sampling usually takes 10–18 days.

Which HS code and export schemes apply?

Sandalwood Carvings is classified under HS 4420. Exports qualify for RoDTEP (~1.50% refund), EPCG and — where the hub is notified — ODOP benefits, all of which we factor into your landed-cost sheet.

How do you guarantee quality and protect against factories going direct?

We run an independent third-party QC inspection on every shipment (not just the first), and we own the QC, freight and payment rails under non-circumvention terms — so you get consistent quality and the factory relationship stays protected.

Heritage & Silk City · Karnataka

Sourcing Sandalwood Carvings from Mysuru

Mysuru is karnataka's royal craft city — GI-tagged Mysore silk, sandalwood carving and agarbatti (incense). For brands sourcing sandalwood carvings, it offers Hundreds of units of production capacity, mature export infrastructure, and a 20% landed-cost advantage over China.

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Why Mysuru for sandalwood carvings?

Mysuru weaves GI-tagged Mysore silk saris with pure-gold zari, carves GI-tagged sandalwood into figurines and boxes, and is a major centre for agarbatti (incense) manufacturing. Its royal patronage left a refined, luxury-leaning craft economy.

What can go wrong — and how we prevent it

Quality drift on repeat orders. We run an independent QC inspection on every shipment — never just the first.
Factories going direct. Non-circumvention terms plus we own the QC, freight and payment rails.
FX & quote drift. Every quote is locked with a 30-day validity and an FX clause.

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Buyer FAQ

Sourcing sandalwood carvings from Mysuru — FAQs

: MOQs for Sandalwood Carvings from Mysuru typically start at 30 units and scale to 150 units for better pricing. Smaller pilot runs can often be negotiated with our partner units for first orders.
: Indicative FOB pricing is $8–$150 per unit, depending on materials, finish and order size. That lands roughly 20% below comparable China pricing once tariffs and the 1.50% RoDTEP refund are factored in.
: Plan for 40–65 days from approved sample to ready-to-ship, plus 18–35 days ocean transit depending on your destination port. Sampling usually takes 10–18 days.
: Sandalwood Carvings is classified under HS 4420. Exports qualify for RoDTEP (~1.50% refund), EPCG and — where the hub is notified — ODOP benefits, all of which we factor into your landed-cost sheet.
: We run an independent third-party QC inspection on every shipment (not just the first), and we own the QC, freight and payment rails under non-circumvention terms — so you get consistent quality and the factory relationship stays protected.

Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.

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