What is the minimum order for Cumin Seed?

1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome). Several products can be combined in one container.

Which forms of Cumin Seed can you supply?

Europe Quality (99.5% / 99% purity), Singapore Quality (99% / 98% purity), Gulf Quality (98% purity). Other cuts, grades or mesh sizes can be made to your specification.

Can you pack Cumin Seed under our own brand?

Yes. We offer custom packaging, labelling and palletisation, from bulk bags to retail packs.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Yes. Samples are available for quality checks; the buyer pays the courier charges.

Which documents come with the shipment?

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate (where required), batch test report.

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Cumin Seed

Earthy, smoky and slightly bitter; essential in Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican cooking.

Minimum order: 1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
HS code: 0909 31 29
Origin: India
Shelf life: 12–24 months in cool, dry storage

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Overview

About Cumin Seed

India grows most of the world's cumin, and Gujarat and Rajasthan are its heartland.

Cleaned and graded to the quality your market expects.

Specifications

Grades, forms & quality parameters

Quality parameters

Moisture	≤ 10%
Total ash	≤ 8%
Acid-insoluble ash	≤ 1.5%
Volatile oil	≥ 1.5 ml/100 g
Foreign matter	≤ 0.5% (Europe) / ≤ 1% (Singapore, Gulf)

Typical values. Exact specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed per lot with a certificate of analysis.

Available forms & grades

Form / grade	Detail
Europe Quality	99.5% / 99% purity
Singapore Quality	99% / 98% purity
Gulf Quality	98% purity

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. 13.5 MT · 40ft: approx. 26–27 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. Please note the EU raised border checks on Indian cumin to 50% in June 2026 (pesticide residues), and separately checks 20% for ethylene oxide, so every lot ships with a full residue report.

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