Where spices are made in India
- Kerala
- Black pepper and cardamom (Idukki, Wayanad)
- Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- Red chilli trading and export
- Unjha, Gujarat
- Cumin, fennel and seed spices
- Erode, Tamil Nadu and Nizamabad, Telangana
- Turmeric
What to put in your quote request
- Spice, grade and form (whole, crushed, powder, blend)
- Cleaning, steam sterilisation and microbiology limits
- Moisture, colour (ASTA) or curcumin values where relevant
- Packing: bulk bags or retail packs, private label
Add the quantity, destination country and whether you need samples first. Suppliers reply with price per unit, MOQ, lead time and Incoterm.
HS code and certifications
HS heading: 0904 (pepper, chilli), 0908 (cardamom), 0909 (cumin, fennel), 0910 (turmeric, ginger). Confirm the full tariff code for your country with your customs broker, then estimate duty with the landed cost calculator.
Certifications buyers often ask for
- Spices Board of India registration (CRES)
- FSSAI licence; FDA registration for the USA
- Pesticide residue and aflatoxin reports for the EU
Need an independent check before shipment? Add pre-shipment inspection to your request.
Questions importers ask
Do Indian exporters steam-sterilise spices?
Many do, for buyers in the USA, EU and UK. Ask for it in your request with your microbiology limits.