Green Cardamom
The “Queen of Spices” — rich, sweet-spicy aroma for desserts, curries and beverages.
- Minimum order
- 1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
- HS code
- 0908.31
- Origin
- India
- Shelf life
- 12 months
Overview
About Green Cardamom
Aromatic Indian green cardamom pods, graded by size (AGEB, AGB, AGS) and colour.
Its sweet, floral fragrance is prized in desserts, tea, coffee and rice dishes across South Asia and the Middle East.
Specifications
Grades, forms & quality parameters
Quality parameters
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
|---|---|
| Empty / malformed capsules | ≤ 3% |
Typical values. Exact specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed per lot with a certificate of analysis.
Available forms & grades
| Form / grade | Detail |
|---|---|
| AGEB | 7 mm+ |
| AGB | 6–7 mm |
| AGS | 5–6 mm |
| 8 mm+ bold | To specification |
Custom cut sizes, mesh and grades on request.
Packing & shipping
Trade terms at a glance
Packing
5/10/25 kg poly-lined jute bags or cartons; vacuum packs on request
Container load
Approx. 8–10 MT per 20ft container (light, voluminous pods). 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, CIF (Incoterms® 2020); DAP 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
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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