What HS code applies to cardamom exported to Malaysia?

Cardamom is listed on our product page under HS code 09083120. 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 cardamom to Malaysia?

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

Which shipping terms do you quote for Malaysia?

Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF, with Port Klang as the usual port of entry. Incoterm, payment terms and loading port are stated in writing before a quotation is formalised.

Do you hold the registrations needed to export cardamom?

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

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Cardamom Exporter to Malaysia from India

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Why Buyers in Malaysia Source Cardamom from India

Cardamom is bought in Malaysia for food and beverage manufacturing, spice distribution and retail. We source small green cardamom from the Cardamom Hills of Kerala and the Coorg belt of Karnataka, as graded whole pods, seeds and ground powder.

Cardamom is graded by pod size and colour, and price follows the grade, so fixing the size grade first avoids comparing unlike lots.

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 Cardamom product page for forms, packaging and the specification sheet.

Cardamom at a Glance

Origin	Idukki, Kerala / Coorg, Karnataka
Forms	Whole Green Cardamom (graded 6 mm – 8 mm+); Cardamom Seeds; Ground Cardamom Powder
Packaging	Retail pouch; Poly-lined carton / PP bag (bulk)
HS code	09083120
MOQ	50 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, grade and destination)
Size Grade	6 mm – 8 mm+ (typical, bold grades on request)
Moisture	≤ 12% (typical range)
Volatile Oil	≥ 3.0% (typical range)
Extraneous Matter	≤ 1% (typical range)

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

What to Settle Before a Cardamom Order for Malaysia

State the size grade you need (typically 6 mm to 8 mm and above, with bold grades on request).
Whole pods, seeds and powder have different packing and shelf-life needs; confirm the form before pricing.
Phytosanitary certification is generally required for plant-origin products entering Malaysia.

Halal Certification (JAKIM)

Halal certification, recognised by JAKIM (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia), is mandatory or commercially expected for a wide range of food products sold in Malaysia. Requirements and accepted certification pathways vary by product and can change — confirm current requirements for your specific product before finalising an order, rather than assuming a single-ingredient spice is automatically exempt.

Bahasa Malaysia Labelling

Malaysia requires Bahasa Malaysia labelling on food products, generally alongside English rather than instead of it. Product name, ingredient list, net weight, country of origin and a production or expiry date are standard declarations expected on a retail pack, in addition to the language requirement itself.

Phytosanitary Requirements for Plant-Origin Products

Agricultural and plant-origin products — spices, coco peat, coir pith — generally require phytosanitary certification for import into Malaysia, consistent with most international agricultural trade. Product-specific import permits can also apply to certain categories; confirm current requirements with your customs broker for your specific product.

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

Documents we coordinate for Malaysia

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.
Halal certificate where the product and buyer's channel require JAKIM recognition — confirmed and arranged per shipment, not held as a blanket certification.
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 cardamom exported to Malaysia?: Cardamom is listed on our product page under HS code 09083120. 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 cardamom to Malaysia?: 50 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, grade and destination) The final figure depends on specification, packaging and destination.
Which shipping terms do you quote for Malaysia?: Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF, with Port Klang as the usual port of entry. Incoterm, payment terms and loading port are stated in writing before a quotation is formalised.
Do you hold the registrations needed to export cardamom?: We hold IEC, GST, FSSAI and an APEDA RCMC; the certificates page lists each with its issuing authority. Importer-side registrations in Malaysia are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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