
Coriander Seed
Warm, citrusy and slightly nutty — a key ingredient in spice blends, curries and pickles.
- Minimum order
- 1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
- HS code
- 0909 21 90
- Origin
- India
- Shelf life
- 12–24 months in cool, dry storage
Overview
About Coriander Seed
Indian coriander seed with a warm, citrusy aroma, cleaned and graded by size and colour — from bold Eagle to Scooter grades.
Used whole in pickling and tempering, or ground as the base of curry powders and spice mixes.
Specifications
Grades, forms & quality parameters
Quality parameters
| Moisture | ≤ 9% |
|---|---|
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1% |
| Split seeds | ≤ 10% |
| Total ash | ≤ 7% |
| Volatile oil | ≥ 0.1 ml/100 g |
Typical values. Exact specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed per lot with a certificate of analysis.
Available forms & grades
| Form / grade | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eagle | To specification |
| Double Parrot | To specification |
| Single Parrot | To specification |
| Scooter | To specification |
Custom cut sizes, mesh and grades on request.
Packing & shipping
Trade terms at a glance
Packing
25/50 kg poly-lined jute or PP bags; cartons, vacuum packs and private label on request
Container load
20ft: approx. 10 MT · 40ft: approx. 20–21 MT. 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
Export policy: free, with mandatory Spices Board testing before shipment. EU and UK consignments carry the Spices Board's official certificate and an ethylene-oxide report (20% of consignments are checked at the border).
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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