Turmeric Export from India
Curcumin grading, HS code 0910.30, EU and US import requirements, documentation and storage tolerances — and how to read a supplier’s offer.
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HS codes, import regulations, storage discipline and market context — the reference library we wish every first-time spice buyer had.
For Procurement Teams
The Answers Before the Purchase Order
Sourcing turmeric from India is not difficult. Sourcing it without a rejected container, a mislabelled tariff line or a mould claim in month three — that takes knowing the rules before you sign.
This is the material our own export desk uses: HS classifications, destination-market standards, storage tolerances and the market context behind the price you are quoted.
Insights & Guides
Export Knowledge Library
Guides on turmeric and chilli, HS codes, import regulations, storage and global market trends.
Dried Red Chilli Export from India
Teja, Sannam and Byadgi profiles, SHU versus ASTA, HS codes 0904.21 and 0904.22, and why EU border controls single out chilli.
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Buyer FAQ
Minimum order quantities, curcumin ranges, HS codes, lab testing, packaging and storage — fifteen questions, answered in short form.
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Quick Reference
Codes & Standards
Classify it correctly and clear it cleanly — the two tables buyers ask us for most.
HS Codes for Turmeric & Chilli
| Product | HS Code |
|---|---|
| Turmeric (Fresh/Dried) | 0910.30 |
| Turmeric Powder | 0910.30 |
| Turmeric Extracts | 1302.19 |
| Whole Dried Chillies | 0904.21 |
| Chilli Powder & Flakes | 0904.22 |
| Essential Oils | 3301.29 |
Key Export Standards
European Union
EU Regulation 1881/2006 for maximum levels of certain contaminants.
United States
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance required.
Middle East
Halal certification often required for Gulf region imports.
Best Practices
Storage Guidelines
Turmeric and chilli do not spoil quickly. They degrade quietly — colour, aroma, curcumin and capsaicin all fade under the wrong conditions.
1
Temperature
Below 25°C, and steady. Fluctuation drives condensation inside the sack.
2
Humidity
Relative humidity under 65%. Above it, dried spice starts reabsorbing moisture.
3
Light & Air
Dark or opaque containers to protect colour; steady circulation to prevent mould.
4
Packaging
Food-grade, moisture-proof material for long-haul freight and bonded storage.
5
Shelf Life
Properly stored turmeric and chilli hold quality for 12–24 months from harvest.
25°C
Max Storage Temp
65%
Max Relative Humidity
24 mo
Shelf Life
0910.30
Primary HS Code
Origin Matters
Why the Region Changes the Spec
Erode turmeric, Guntur chilli and Byadgi chilli are not interchangeable commodities. Soil, rainfall and post-harvest practice move curcumin, colour and volatile oil — which is exactly why a grade alone tells you so little.
When you evaluate an offer, ask for the region, the harvest window and the batch-level curcumin figure. If a supplier cannot give you all three, you are buying a promise, not a specification.
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Full product specifications, quality parameters, packaging options and indicative MOQs — everything your procurement team needs to evaluate us.
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Tell us the destination market and we will tell you the documentation, the specification and the lead time it will take to clear it.