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Cumin Seeds (Jeera) FSSAI, APEDA, SPAICE
Cumin · HS Code 09093129

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

Single-origin Gujarat cumin with high volatile oil (min 2.5%) — the aromatic standard for spice markets worldwide.

  • MOQ1 x 20' FCL
  • Packaging25/50 kg PP bags; jumbo bags on request
  • PaymentSight LC / TT / DP
  • IncotermsFOB, CFR, CIF

Cumin is the second most consumed spice globally, and Gujarat\'s Unjha belt grows the benchmark origin. Our cumin is cleaned, graded on a sieve basis and packed with volatile oil guaranteed in the contract.

We supply bold/singlestandard and European grades, machine-cleaned and colour-sorted, with ETO or steam sterilisation available.

Applications

  • Ground cumin and curry blends
  • Meat and snack seasonings
  • Retail whole spice
  • Distillation (cumin oil)

Specifications

Volatile OilMin 2.5% (2.0% European grade)
Purity99% / 99.5%
MoistureMax 9%
Total AshMax 8%
Acid Insoluble AshMax 1.5%
AdmixtureMax 1%
Aflatoxin (B1)Max 5 ppb
SalmonellaAbsent / 25 g

Shipping & Documentation

Container capacity

20' FCL: 13 MT; 40' HQ: 26 MT

Documents included

Invoice, packing list, B/L, certificate of origin, COA, phytosanitary & health certificate, treatment certificates.

Third-party inspection

SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your nominated agency — pre-shipment, at origin.

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Frequently asked about this product

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
MOQ depends on product and packaging. Bulk commodities (rice, pulses, grains, oil seeds): 1 x 20' FCL (approx. 24–26 MT). Ground spices and dehydrated products: 1 x 20' FCL or 5 MT for regular buyers. Private label retail: 1 x 20' FCL per SKU. LCL/smaller lots are available for samples and trial orders.
How quickly will I receive a quotation?
Within 24 business hours of receiving your requirement. For standard products with destination and quantity specified, we usually respond the same day with FOB, CFR and CIF prices.
Are samples available before ordering?
Yes. We dispatch pre-shipment samples by DHL/FedEx (3–5 days worldwide) and can share laboratory reports and photos immediately. Sample cost is nominal and is credited against your first order.
Which Incoterms do you offer?
We quote FOB (Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Kandla, Pipavav), CFR and CIF to any major world port, plus ex-works on request. Incoterms 2020 apply to all contracts.
What payment terms do you accept?
Sight Letter of Credit (LC at sight), TT with deposit (typically 30/70 or 40/60), and DP at sight — subject to credit assessment. For repeat buyers we can structure open-account terms with credit limits.

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