What quality parameters and laboratory certifications are provided with spice shipments?

Every spice consignment is accompanied by laboratory COA confirming Curcumin percentage (HPLC tested for turmeric), ASTA color values and SHU heat levels (for chillies), pesticide residue compliance, moisture limits, and aflatoxin clearance via certified bodies like SGS or Spices Board of India.

Do you export whole unprocessed spices as well as steam-sterilized powders?

Yes, we ship machine-cleaned whole raw spices (double-polished turmeric fingers, stemless chillies, 99.5% purity cumin and coriander) as well as ultra-fine 60-100 mesh steam-sterilized powders for commercial processing and retail packing.

What are the standard packaging and container load capacities for bulk export?

We supply in 25kg / 50kg export-grade PP or multi-wall paper bags with inner food-grade poly liners. Standard 20FT FCL loads handle approximately 18 MT for whole turmeric and 14-15 MT for cumin/coriander seeds.

Which shipping Incoterms and Indian loading ports are supported?

We offer FOB delivery via Mundra Port (INMUN1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1), as well as competitive CIF / CFR ocean freight to major sea terminals across the USA, Europe, Middle East (Jebel Ali), and Southeast Asia.

Export Trade Gateway • Spices Board & APEDA Registered

Bulk Exporter of Pure Indian Spices

Container-load export execution for premium whole and micro-pulverized Indian spices. Direct farm sourcing, mechanized cleaning, HPLC/ASTA laboratory verification, and global sea-port FOB/CIF delivery.

3.5% - 5%+

Curcumin (Salem Turmeric)

50,000+ SHU

Pungency (Teja S17 Chilli)

99.5%

Machine Purity (Cumin / Coriander)

FOB / CIF

Global Incoterms 2020

Technical Export Parameters & Grade Specifications

Laboratory certified export parameters compliant with USA FDA, European Union, and Middle Eastern import standards.

Spices Commodity & HS Code	Forms Handled	Key Laboratory Quality Standard	Max Moisture	Standard Container Loading
Salem Turmeric Fingers & Powder HS Code: 091030	Double Polished Fingers & 80-100 Mesh Powder	Curcumin: 3.5% to 5.0%+ (HPLC Certified)	≤ 10.0%	20FT FCL (approx. 18 MT) poly-lined bags
Teja S17 Dry Red Chilli HS Code: 090421	Stemless Whole Dry & Crushed Flakes / Powder	Heat: 50,000 - 75,000 SHU \| ASTA Color: 80 - 110	≤ 10.0%	40FT HC Container (approx. 14 MT)
Indian Cumin Seeds (Jeera) HS Code: 090931	Machine Cleaned & Sortex Cleaned (Seeds & Powder)	Purity: 99.0% to 99.5% (Singapore/Europe Quality)	≤ 9.0%	20FT FCL (approx. 14 - 15 MT)
Coriander Seeds (Dhania) HS Code: 090921	Eagle, Scooter, Badami Whole Seeds & Powder	Volatile Oil: Min 0.3% - 0.4% \| Clean split free	≤ 9.0%	20FT FCL (approx. 11 - 13 MT)
Dry Ginger (Sun-Dried / Washed) HS Code: 091011	Whole Unbleached Fingers & Fine Ground Powder	Volatile Oil: Min 1.5% \| Low crude fiber	≤ 11.0%	20FT FCL (approx. 13 MT)
Black Pepper (Malabar / Tellicherry) HS Code: 090411	Garbled Whole Black Berries (500 - 580 G/L)	Piperine Content: 4.0% - 6.0%+	≤ 11.5%	20FT FCL (approx. 15 MT)

Direct Spices Commercial Desk

Request firm FOB / CIF port quotations, Certificate of Analysis (COA), or physical commercial pre-shipment samples.

Loading Terminals: Mundra (INMUN1), Nhava Sheva (INNSA1)
Export Accreditations: Spices Board of India, APEDA, FSSAI
Laboratory Inspection: SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek on demand
Packaging: 25kg / 50kg PP bags or custom private label pouches

Frequently Asked Spices Trade Questions

How do you guarantee curcumin and capsaicin percentages for bulk shipments?

Every processing batch is tested through High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) by accredited independent laboratories (SGS or Spices Board). Batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided prior to container loading.

What are the minimum order quantities (MOQ) for spices export?

Our standard MOQ is one 20FT Full Container Load (FCL), which carries approx. 18 Metric Tons of Turmeric or 14-15 Metric Tons of Cumin/Coriander. Mixed container loads containing multiple spices can be consolidated based on buyer specifications.

Do you offer customized private labeling and micro-mesh grinding?

Yes. We offer contract milling from coarse 40 mesh to fine 100 mesh steam-sterilized powders, with automated retail packing options (100g to 1kg standup zip pouches or jars) featuring your brand typography and import barcode labels.