Trade Overview
India–Portugal Hotel Linen Trade
Portugal's hotel market has boomed in the last decade — Lisbon and Porto are now Europe's top boutique hotel destinations, while the Algarve remains a major sun-and-sea resort market. All require premium certified linen from reliable global supply chains.
12% EU MFN import duty on HS 6302 from India
Lisbon Port (Setúbal) + Leixões Port (Porto) — two entry points
Algarve: Vila Vita Parc, Conrad, Anantara — premium resort buyers
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 required by Portuguese hotel chains
Douro Valley: Six Senses Douro Valley — ultra-luxury wine country market
Import Duty
12%
EU MFN on HS 6302 (no India-EU FTA)
Transit Time
24–28 days
Cochin → Lisbon Port (Setúbal)
Market Highlights
Algarve
Vila Vita Parc, Conrad, Anantara pool towels
Capabilities
Our Portugal Export Capabilities
Algarve Pool Towel Specialist
UV-stable, chlorine-resistant 480–560 GSM pool and beach towels for Algarve resort pools and Atlantic beach clubs.
OEKO-TEX & GOTS Certified
Required by Portuguese 5-star hotel chains and Algarve international resort brands (Conrad, Sheraton, Anantara, Four Seasons).
24–28 Day Atlantic Route
Cochin to Lisbon Port via Suez Canal. Atlantic routing gives Portugal a direct sea freight advantage from India.
Two Port Entry Options
Lisbon (Setúbal) for Central/Southern Portugal and Algarve. Leixões (Porto) for Northern Portugal and Douro Valley wine country.
Portuguese Textile Labelling
EU Textile Regulation 1007/2011/EU. Portuguese (pt-PT) language fibre content and care labels available on request.
Douro & Wine Country Supply
Six Senses Douro Valley and boutique quintas supply. Premium Egyptian cotton with custom Portuguese heritage design elements.
Logistics
Shipping to Portugal
Port of Departure
Cochin (COK)
Kerala, India
Lisbon Port
24–28 days
Setúbal / APL Lisboa terminal
Porto (Leixões)
26–30 days
Northern Portugal & Douro Valley
Incoterms
FOB · CIF
Standard terms available
Compliance
Compliance for Portuguese Importers
Portugal applies EU customs via Lisbon Port. Key compliance notes for Portuguese hotel linen buyers.
EU MFN Duty (12%)
HS 6302 cotton hotel textiles from India: 12% EU MFN duty. Portuguese IVA (VAT) 23% applies additionally. AT (Autoridade Tributária) handles Portuguese customs.
EU Textile Labelling (PT)
EU Regulation 1007/2011/EU. Portuguese hotel linen labelling in pt-PT available. Fibre content, care instructions, country of origin required.
Portuguese IVA (23%)
Standard Portuguese VAT (IVA) of 23% applies on CIF + customs duty at importation. Portuguese-registered importers can recover IVA as input tax.
REACH & OEKO-TEX
EU REACH chemical safety compliance. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification meets all Portuguese and EU REACH chemical restrictions.
EORI Registration
Portuguese importers need an EU EORI number (PT + NIF format) for commercial EU imports. Your Portuguese customs agent (despachante) handles this.
FAQ
FAQ for Portuguese Buyers
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