Trade Overview
India–Ireland Hotel Linen Trade
Ireland's luxury hotel and castle hotel market is one of Europe's most premium hospitality sectors. Dublin's five-star hotel corridor, combined with Ireland's world-famous country house and castle hotels, creates sustained demand for premium Indian-manufactured hotel linen. India's Kerala textile region is the natural supply source for Irish hotel linen buyers.
EU member state — 12% EU MFN import duty (HS 6302 series)
Dublin Port + Cork Port for national distribution
Ashford Castle, Dromoland Castle, Adare Manor — premium buyers
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 required by major Irish hotel groups
Ireland–India bilateral trade growing 12% year-on-year
Import Duty
12%
EU MFN on HS 6302 (no India-EU FTA yet)
Transit Time
28–32 days
Cochin to Dublin Port via Rotterdam hub
GSM Range
450–700 GSM
Castle hotel grade to standard hotel spec
Capabilities
Our Ireland Export Capabilities
Castle Hotel Grade Linen
600–700 GSM Egyptian cotton for Ashford Castle, Dromoland, Adare Manor. Custom monograms and bespoke woven crest borders.
OEKO-TEX & GOTS Certified
Both certifications current and verifiable. OEKO-TEX 100 is a minimum requirement for Irish hotel and hospitality procurement.
Lead Times
30–45 days standard production. Ocean 28–32 days to Dublin via Rotterdam. Air freight via DUB 4–6 days.
EU Customs Documentation
Full EU import documentation: EUR.1 movement certificate, packing list, commercial invoice, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin.
Irish Market Labelling
English-language fibre content, care symbols, country of origin — all per EU textile labelling regulation 1007/2011/EU.
Pre-Opening Packages
New hotel opening linen packages for Ireland's boutique castle hotel and country house pipeline. Phased delivery available.
Logistics
Shipping to Ireland
Port of Departure
Cochin (COK)
Kerala, India
Dublin Port
28–32 days
Via Rotterdam transshipment
Cork Port
29–33 days
Southern Ireland alternative
Incoterms
FOB · CIF
Standard terms available
Compliance
Compliance for Irish Importers
Ireland applies EU customs rules. Here is what Irish importers need to know.
EU MFN Duty (12%)
HS 6302 cotton hotel textiles attract 12% EU MFN duty from India. No EU-India FTA in force — FTA negotiations ongoing. Confirm with your Irish customs agent.
EU Textile Labelling Regulation
Regulation 1007/2011/EU requires textile labels with fibre composition, care instructions, and country of origin in English (Ireland's official language for customs).
EU REACH Compliance
All Anabyn hotel linen is manufactured with OEKO-TEX 100 certified chemicals — meeting EU REACH requirements. No harmful substances.
Irish Revenue Customs (HMRC equivalent)
Import customs in Ireland is managed by Irish Revenue Commissioners. Customs value is CIF value. VAT (23%) applies on import in addition to customs duty.
EORI Number Required
Irish importers require an EU EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) number to import goods commercially. Your freight forwarder will advise.
FAQ
FAQ for Irish Buyers
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