What HS code applies to cumin exported to Europe?

Cumin is listed on our product page under HS code 09093100. 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 cumin 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 cumin?

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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Cumin Exporter to Europe from India

ShankuChakra supports European buyers sourcing Indian cumin with commercial and documentation checkpoints before dispatch.

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Why Buyers in Europe Source Cumin from India

European buyers source cumin for manufacturing, distribution and retail. We supply whole seeds and ground powder from the Unjha belt of Gujarat.

Cumin from India has been subject to increased-frequency official controls at EU entry in recent years. That is not a reason to avoid the product, but it means the laboratory evidence and the documents have to be right from the first shipment.

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

Cumin at a Glance

Origin	Unjha, Gujarat / Rajasthan
Forms	Whole Cumin Seeds; Ground Cumin Powder
Packaging	Retail pouch; Bulk PP bag
HS code	09093100
MOQ	100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Moisture	≤ 10% (typical range)
Volatile Oil	≥ 2.5% (typical range)
Purity	≥ 99% (typical range)
Foreign 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 Cumin Order for Europe

Agree which tests apply (aflatoxin, pesticide residue, heavy metals) and ask for a lot-specific report before production.
Name the EU member state of entry, because labelling language and some administrative details depend on it.
If you are shipping to the UK rather than the EU, note that it runs a separate framework, covered in our UK guide.

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.

Increased Checks by Product-and-Origin Combination

The EU applies increased-frequency official controls to specific product-and-origin combinations it treats as higher risk — cumin from India has been subject to tighter conditions and more frequent testing in recent years. This isn't a reason to avoid the product, but the inspection burden on a specific shipment can depend on current listings — confirm with your customs broker whether your product and origin combination is currently affected.

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.

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 cumin exported to Europe?: Cumin is listed on our product page under HS code 09093100. 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 cumin 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 cumin?: 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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