Fennel Seed
Sweet and licorice-like; used in spice blends, teas, confectionery and after-meal mixes.
- Minimum order
- 1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
- HS code
- 0909 61 39
- Origin
- India
- Shelf life
- 12–24 months in cool, dry storage
Overview
About Fennel Seed
Sweet, anise-scented Indian fennel, cleaned and graded by colour and purity.
Popular whole in teas, confectionery and after-meal mixes, and ground into spice blends.
Specifications
Grades, forms & quality parameters
Quality parameters
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
|---|---|
| Total ash | ≤ 10% |
| Purity | 99% (Singapore) / 99.5% (Europe) |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1% |
| Volatile oil | ≥ 1.0 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 |
|---|---|
| Singapore Quality | 99% purity |
| Europe Quality | 99.5% 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. 11–13 MT · 40ft: approx. 21–26 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
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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