
Cashew Kernels
Buttery, crunchy whole and split cashew kernels in the standard W-grades.
- Minimum order
- 1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
- HS code
- 0801 32 20
- Origin
- Processed in India
- Shelf life
- 12–24 months in vacuum packing
Overview
About Cashew Kernels
Cashew kernels processed in India, in the standard W-grades (W180–W450) plus splits, butts and pieces.
Packed in vacuum tins or flexi-pouches, two per carton.
Specifications
Grades, forms & quality parameters
Quality parameters
| Moisture | ≤ 5% |
|---|---|
| Foreign matter | Nil |
| Broken kernels | ≤ 5% in whole grades |
| Defects (black spots) | ≤ 0.5% in white grades, ≤ 2% in scorched and pieces |
| Grading | AFI (Association of Food Industries) specifications |
| Packing atmosphere | Vacuum or CO₂/N₂ flushed |
Typical values. Exact specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed per lot with a certificate of analysis.
Available forms & grades
| Form / grade | Detail | ITC(HS) |
|---|---|---|
| W-180 | 170–180 kernels per lb · white to pale ivory | 0801 32 20 |
| W-210 | 200–210 kernels per lb · white to pale ivory | 0801 32 20 |
| W-240 | 220–240 kernels per lb · white to pale ivory | 0801 32 20 |
| W-320 | 300–320 kernels per lb · white to pale ivory | 0801 32 20 |
| W-450 | 400–450 kernels per lb · small, pale ivory | 0801 32 20 |
| SW | Scorched wholes, 300–450 per lb · off-white | 0801 32 20 |
| SWP | Scorched wholes pieces, 300–450 per lb | 0801 32 10 |
| LWP | Large white pieces, 300–450 per lb | 0801 32 10 |
| BB | Baby bits, 500+ per lb | 0801 32 10 |
Custom cut sizes, mesh and grades on request.
Packing & shipping
Trade terms at a glance
Packing
2 × 25 lb (22.68 kg) vacuum tins or flexi-pouches per carton
Container load
20ft: approx. 700 cartons (≈ 15.9 MT) · 40ft: approx. 1,050–1,100 cartons (≈ 24–25 MT, weight-limited). Confirmed in every quotation.
Minimum order
1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
Lead time
Typically 15–25 days after advance or L/C, depending on product and quantity
Incoterms
FOB, CFR or CIF (Incoterms® 2020) from any major Indian port, or DAP delivered to a named place in over 120 countries; FCA on request
Payment terms
30% advance by T/T, balance against documents or by L/C at sight
Quality & documents
Tested, inspected, documented
Microbiological test report for every batch; pre-shipment inspection by SGS or TÜV; buyer-nominated inspection on request.
APEDA Registration-cum-Membership
Spices Board
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Importer-Exporter Code
FSSAI Central Licence
Shipping documents
- Commercial invoice
- packing list
- bill of lading
- certificate of origin
- phytosanitary certificate
- fumigation certificate (where required)
- batch test report
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