International Shipping Policy
We ship seeds to 40+ countries with full phytosanitary documentation. Below is a summary of our international shipping tiers.
Minimum International Order
Minimum order value for all international shipments is ₹4,500. An export handling fee of ₹3,500 applies to all international orders — this covers phytosanitary certification, export documentation, and administration.
Tier 1 — Standard International (most countries)
Includes: Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain), UK, EU (except Germany), Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines), Japan, Africa, and most other countries.
Export handling fee of ₹3,500 is added at checkout. No additional requirements.
Tier 1B — Canada & Germany
Additional import compliance requirements apply. Export handling fee of ₹3,500 applies. Contact us before ordering to confirm your specific order is permissible.
Tier 2 — United States
Importing seeds into the US requires a USDA APHIS import permit issued to the buyer. You must upload your permit within 7 days of placing your order — orders without a valid permit are automatically cancelled after 7 days.
Important: Bamboo seeds cannot be shipped to the US under any circumstances.
Apply for your permit at: aphis.usda.gov
Tier 3 — Australia & New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand have strict biosecurity laws governing seed imports. Many species require import permits, treatment, or may be prohibited entirely. You are responsible for verifying that your intended purchase is permissible for import before ordering.
Check requirements: BICON (Australia)
Shipping Partners
International orders are shipped via India Post EMS (tracked, 7–21 days) or DHL/FedEx Express (5–10 days). Carrier selection depends on destination and order weight.
Questions?
Email admin@seedscart.in before ordering if you are unsure about import requirements for your country.