The Turmeric Export Guide
Everything an importer needs to bring in our organic turmeric — HS classification, required documents, Incoterms, ports of loading and the exact process from inquiry to on-board.
0910.30
HS / tariff code
3
Ports of loading
5
Incoterms supported
7–14 days
Lead time to dispatch
Every document your customs broker will ask for
We prepare the full document set for every shipment so your customs clearance goes smoothly the first time.
Commercial Invoice & Packing List
Itemised invoice with unit price, Incoterm and total value, plus a packing list showing carton/bag counts, net & gross weight per package.
Certificate of Origin (COO)
Issued by the local Chamber of Commerce or APEDA, confirming the turmeric was grown and processed in India — needed for preferential duty in many markets.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued by India's Plant Quarantine authority confirming the shipment is free of regulated pests and meets the importing country's plant-health rules.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Batch-specific lab report covering curcumin assay, moisture, ash, heavy metals, pesticide residue and microbial limits.
Organic Equivalency Certificate
NPOP transaction certificate plus the equivalent USDA NOP or EU 2018/848 certificate, depending on the destination market.
Fumigation Certificate
Confirms the consignment and packaging were fumigated per ISPM-15, required by most customs authorities for wood pallets and bulk cargo.
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
The transport document issued once cargo is on board — your proof of shipment and the document your bank or broker will call for.
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet describing safe handling, storage and transport classification for the product.
APEDA RCMC & IEC
Our Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate and Import Export Code, confirming we're licensed to export spices from India.
Need a document not listed here?
Halal, Kosher, ISO 22000 and country-specific import permits are available on request.
From inquiry to on-board, step by step
Seven checkpoints, each with its own document trail, so you always know where your order stands.
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01
Inquiry & Sample Approval
Step 01Tell us your product, curcumin grade and volume. We send a free 200g sample and specification sheet for your approval.
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Proforma Invoice & Order Confirmation
Step 02Once you're happy with the sample, we issue a proforma invoice with price, Incoterm, payment terms and estimated dispatch date.
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03
Production, QC & COA
Step 03Your batch is sorted, dried or milled to spec, then lab-tested. The Certificate of Analysis is issued before packing begins.
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04
Documentation & Customs Clearance
Step 04COO, phytosanitary, fumigation and organic certificates are prepared and filed with Indian customs for export clearance.
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05
Container Stuffing & Sealing
Step 05Cargo is palletised or loose-stuffed into a sealed container at our facility, with photos shared before it leaves the yard.
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06
Port Loading & Sailing
Step 06The container moves to Chennai, Mumbai or Mundra port, is loaded on board, and the Bill of Lading is issued.
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Delivery & After-sales Support
Step 07We share tracking through to your port of discharge and stay on call for any customs queries after arrival.
Want a sample before you commit to an order?
We ship a free 200g sample with spec sheet to qualified buyers.
Choose how much of the journey we handle
We quote against any of the five terms below. Not sure which fits your business? Our export desk will recommend one based on your country and volume.
Who arranges what
| Incoterm | Seller (us) arranges | Buyer arranges |
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| EXWEx Works | Packing & documentation | Export clearance, freight, insurance, import duty, on-carriage |
| FOBFree On Board | Delivery to port, export clearance, loading on board | Ocean freight, insurance, import duty, on-carriage |
| CFRCost & Freight | Export clearance, loading, ocean freight to destination port | Insurance, import duty, on-carriage |
| CIFCost, Insurance & Freight | Export clearance, loading, ocean freight and marine insurance | Import duty, customs clearance, on-carriage |
| DDPDelivered Duty Paid | Everything — freight, insurance, import duty & delivery to your door | Unloading at final destination |
Reference: Incoterms® 2020, International Chamber of Commerce. We'll confirm the exact split of responsibility in your proforma invoice.
Three ports, worldwide reach
We route every order through whichever of our three loading ports gets your container moving fastest.
Chennai Port
Our default port — closest to the Erode processing facility, so it usually gives the shortest inland transit and the fastest dispatch.
Nhava Sheva, Mumbai
Best where your carrier has stronger schedules out of Mumbai, or when consolidating with cargo from other Indian suppliers.
Mundra Port
Useful for buyers on routes better served from Gujarat, particularly for the Middle East and parts of Europe.
Registered, licensed and audit-ready
Every registration below is renewed annually and available as a scanned copy with your first order.
IEC — Import Export Code
The 10-digit code issued by DGFT that authorises us to import and export goods from India; quoted on every shipping bill.
APEDA RCMC
Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate with the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Authority, mandatory for spice exporters.
FSSAI Export Licence
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India licence covering our processing and packing facility.
Spices Board Registration
Registered exporter with India's Spices Board, the regulator for spice quality and export promotion.
GSTIN & LUT
GST registration with a Letter of Undertaking, allowing us to export without charging IGST on the invoice.
ISO 22000 / HACCP
Food safety management system audited annually, covering hazard analysis across the full supply chain.
Common questions from importers
Can't find your question here? Our export desk replies within 24 hours.
What's the minimum order quantity for export?
MOQ depends on the product form: 100 kg for powder, 250 kg for slices, 500 kg for dry roots and 1,000 kg for raw roots. Mixed-product containers can combine several forms to reach a full or part container load.
Which Incoterm should I choose?
Most first-time buyers start with FOB Chennai for cost control, or CIF if they'd rather we arrange freight and insurance. Tell our export desk your country and volume and we'll recommend one in your quote.
Do you provide a pre-shipment sample?
Yes — a free 200g sample with a spec sheet and lab summary ships to qualified buyers before you place a bulk order.
What payment terms do you accept?
Advance telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of Credit (L/C) and part-advance/part-on-shipment terms are all available; the split is agreed on the proforma invoice.
How long does customs clearance take in India?
Once documents are filed, export clearance typically takes 2–4 working days, which is already built into our 7–14 day lead time to dispatch.
Can you private-label for my brand?
Yes. We offer custom-printed stand-up pouches, cartons and labels carrying your brand, barcode and certifications, with a low MOQ for a retail launch.
Ready to place your first export order?
Register as a buyer and our export desk will send a detailed quotation with COA, Incoterm pricing and lead time within 24 hours.