Millets
Pearl, finger and other Indian millets for porridge, flatbreads and health foods.
- Minimum order
- 1 × 20ft container
- HS code
- 1008 29 20
- Origin
- India
- Shelf life
- 12 months in cool, dry storage
Overview
About Millets
Indian millets — pearl millet (bajra), finger millet (ragi) and sorghum (jowar) — cleaned and graded.
Specifications
Grades, forms & quality parameters
Quality parameters
| Moisture | ≤ 12% |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥ 99% |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1% |
| Damaged grains | ≤ 1% |
| Broken grains | ≤ 2% |
| Processing | Mechanically cleaned; polished or organic on request |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl millet (bajra) | Grade I — light grey, uniform large grain | 1008 29 20 |
| Finger millet (ragi) | Export grade — reddish brown, uniform large grain | 1008 29 30 |
| Proso millet (cheena) | Grade A — creamy white, medium grain | 1008 29 90 |
| Foxtail millet (kangni) | Export grade — light yellow, small to medium grain | 1008 29 90 |
| Sorghum (jowar) | To specification | 1008 29 10 |
Custom cut sizes, mesh and grades on request.
Packing & shipping
Trade terms at a glance
Packing
25/50 kg PP bags
Container load
20ft: approx. 24–26 MT · 40ft: approx. 26–27 MT. Confirmed in every quotation.
Minimum order
1 × 20ft container
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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