Agri · Spice · HS 09103020 / 09103030
Turmeric · Raw
Also known as: Haldi · Curcuma · Curcuma Longa
Indian turmeric: Lakadong (world's highest natural curcumin at 7–9%), Erode, Salem varieties. Whole rhizome and ground. Steam-sterilised option for EU/Algeria buyers.
- HS Code
- HS 09103020 / 09103030
- Category
- Agri · Spice
- MOQ
- 5 MT per variety; mixed 20-ft container from 12 MT
- Lead time
- 18–25 days from PO confirmation
- Dispatch ports
- Kochi · JNPT
- Reply
- First-touch 8–12 h · formal 48 h
Grades / variants
- Lakadong turmeric (7–9% curcumin)
- Erode turmeric (3–5% curcumin)
- Salem turmeric (2.5–4% curcumin)
- Whole polished finger
- Bulb
- Ground powder (200-mesh)
Quality controls
- Curcumin content by HPLC
- Moisture 8–10%
- ASTA colour value
- Heavy-metal panel
- Aflatoxin < 10 ppb
- Pesticide residue report
- Microbial profile
Certifications shipped
- Phytosanitary Certificate (DPPQS)
- Spice Board India RCMC
- CoA per batch (curcumin %)
- FSSAI Health Certificate
- Steam-sterilisation certificate (if applied)
- Organic certification (NPOP / USDA-NOP on request)
INCOTERMS available
- FOB Kochi / JNPT
- CIF: LATAM, North Africa, EU
- EXW Erode / Salem for buyer-arranged freight
Packaging
- 25 kg multi-wall paper
- 50 kg jute
- Retail 100 g / 250 g / 500 g pouches
- Private-label support
India-origin product
Lakadong turmeric, with 7–9% natural curcumin, is GI-tagged to Meghalaya, India. No other country produces turmeric at this curcumin concentration naturally.
GI / Origin: Lakadong Turmeric (Meghalaya)
Why source this product from India
- India produces ~80% of the world's turmeric. Lakadong (Meghalaya) delivers the highest natural curcumin content globally: 7–9% vs. 2–4% elsewhere.
- GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric cannot be authentically sourced from any other country.
- Erode and Nizamabad clusters supply commercial-grade turmeric at competitive per-tonne cost.
- Steam-sterilisation infrastructure at Kochi and JNPT enables EU-compliant shipments without third-country re-export.
Sampling
Free 200 g sample. Buyer pays courier.
Sample of requested variety (Lakadong, Erode, or Salem) with CoA showing curcumin %. Dispatched within 3 working days via DHL/FedEx.
Free sample: Yes · Shipping paid by: Buyer (international courier billed at landed cost)
Frequently asked about Turmeric · Raw
Which INCOTERMS does Darsavio EXIM offer?
We quote FOB (Free On Board) at any Indian port, CIF (Cost-Insurance-Freight) to most destination ports worldwide, and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to selected destinations subject to feasibility check. EXW (Ex Works) is available on request. INCOTERMS 2020 rules apply and are locked in writing on the proforma.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for export from India?
MOQ depends on category. Rice and spices: typically 1 × 20-ft FOB container (~25 MT for rice). Pharma raw and nutraceuticals: 50 kg starter quantity for sample, scaling to drum quantities. Electronics, fashion, handicrafts: mixed-container loading available, lower MOQs negotiated case by case. Send your spec; we quote both the MOQ and the next price break.
What payment terms do you accept for first-time buyers?
For first-time buyers we accept 30% advance TT against PI and 70% against BL copy, or 100% Letter of Credit (LC) at sight from a confirmed bank. Repeat buyers move to negotiated open-account terms after 3 successful shipments. AD-Bank realisation is documented within the FEMA statutory window on every transaction.
Which Indian ports does Darsavio EXIM ship from?
JNPT (Nhava Sheva), Mundra, and Kandla for the western coast; Kochi and Chennai for southern routes; Kolkata and Visakhapatnam for the east. We pick the port that minimises inland haulage from the production cluster — Punjab/Haryana goods ship from Mundra; Kerala/Tamil Nadu spices from Kochi; UP/Uttarakhand crafts from JNPT.
In which languages can I receive a quotation?
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Arabic are supported out of the box. Other languages on request — send the brief in your preferred language and we will reply in the same. The proforma invoice, packing list, and commercial invoice can be issued bilingual (your language + English) where local customs require it.
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First-touch reply in 8–12 hours; formal quotation in 48 hours. Quotation in the language you prefer.
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