What HS code applies to black pepper exported to Europe?

Black Pepper is listed on our product page under HS code 09041140. Other forms, such as ground powder, can fall under a different line, so confirm the exact code with your customs broker before ordering.

What is the minimum order for black pepper to Europe?

100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination) The final figure depends on specification, packaging and destination.

Which shipping terms do you quote for Europe?

Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF to the EU port of entry you name. Incoterm, payment terms and loading port are stated in writing before a quotation is formalised.

Do you hold the registrations needed to export black pepper?

We hold IEC, GST, FSSAI and an APEDA RCMC; the certificates page lists each with its issuing authority. Importer-side registrations in Europe are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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Black Pepper Exporter to Europe from India

ShankuChakra supplies black pepper for European wholesale requirements through a merchant-export model, with destination-specific documentation and labelling checks before dispatch.

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Why Buyers in Europe Source Black Pepper from India

Black pepper is one of the spices for which the EU sets specific maximum aflatoxin levels, so the laboratory evidence behind a lot matters more than the grade name. We supply whole and ground black pepper from the Malabar region of Kerala.

European labelling is set by the destination country, and the UK runs its own framework, so naming the member state of entry at the start saves rework later.

ShankuChakra is a merchant exporter: we coordinate sourcing, specification and export documents with qualified suppliers, and we do not yet have an existing customer base to cite. See the Black Pepper product page for forms, packaging and the specification sheet.

Black Pepper at a Glance

Origin	Wayanad, Kerala
Forms	Whole Black Pepper; Ground Black Pepper Powder
Packaging	Retail pouch; Bulk jute/PP bag
HS code	09041140
MOQ	100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Piperine Content	4.0% – 6.0% (typical range)
Moisture	≤ 12.5% (typical range)
Bulk Density	500 – 600 g/l (typical range, grade-dependent)
Aflatoxin B1 + Total	Within Codex / destination-market limits (confirmed per shipment)

Figures are typical ranges, confirmed against the specific lot before shipment and not guaranteed. Download the spec sheet (PDF).

What to Settle Before a Black Pepper Order for Europe

Ask for a lot-specific aflatoxin report together with the pesticide-residue panel your importer requires.
Specify bulk density and piperine content, not only a grade.
Tell us whether the goods are for retail packing in Europe or for further processing; label expectations differ.

EU Contaminant Limits (Regulation (EU) 2023/915)

The EU sets maximum aflatoxin levels specifically for dried chillies, paprika, pepper, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and spice mixtures containing them, under Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (which recast the earlier Regulation (EC) 1881/2006), alongside broader pesticide-residue and heavy-metal limits. Ask your supplier for a lot-specific laboratory report against current EU limits rather than a general specification sheet for the product line.

Labelling Varies by Destination Country

EU labelling requirements generally call for the destination country's official language (Dutch for the Netherlands, German for Germany), allergen declarations where relevant, net weight and traceability information. Which EU member state serves as the port of entry can also affect some administrative details, so treat any general summary — including this one — as a starting point rather than the final word for your specific shipment.

The UK Runs a Separate Framework, Not "EU Rules"

Since leaving the EU, the UK's Food Standards Agency (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) and Food Standards Scotland administer their own import controls — including a UK-maintained higher-risk food list, a separate import pre-notification system, and UK Food Information Regulations for labelling. Buyers who assume EU compliance automatically covers a UK shipment have occasionally been caught out; treat it as its own requirement to confirm, not an extension of EU paperwork you already hold.

Last regulatory review: September 2026. Import rules change; confirm current requirements with your destination regulator or customs broker before ordering.

Documents we coordinate for Europe

Commercial invoice and packing list, matched to the goods actually loaded.
Certificate of origin, issued by an Indian chamber of commerce.
Phytosanitary certificate from India's plant quarantine authority, for agricultural and plant-origin products, plus a health certificate where the product category and destination require one.
A lot-specific laboratory report covering aflatoxin, pesticide residue and heavy-metal limits relevant to the product — particularly for cumin from India, which has been subject to periods of increased-frequency official controls at EU entry.
Bill of lading, and on CIF terms, the marine insurance certificate.

Requirements vary by product and change over time. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice, so confirm with your customs broker and the importer of record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What HS code applies to black pepper exported to Europe?: Black Pepper is listed on our product page under HS code 09041140. Other forms, such as ground powder, can fall under a different line, so confirm the exact code with your customs broker before ordering.
What is the minimum order for black pepper to Europe?: 100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination) The final figure depends on specification, packaging and destination.
Which shipping terms do you quote for Europe?: Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF to the EU port of entry you name. Incoterm, payment terms and loading port are stated in writing before a quotation is formalised.
Do you hold the registrations needed to export black pepper?: We hold IEC, GST, FSSAI and an APEDA RCMC; the certificates page lists each with its issuing authority. Importer-side registrations in Europe are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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