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ShankuChakra Exports

Cumin Exporter to Singapore from India

ShankuChakra supports Singapore buyers sourcing Indian cumin in whole-seed or ground form, with specification and documents planned for local sale or redistribution.

Why Buyers in Singapore Source Cumin from India

Singapore importers buy cumin for retail, food service and manufacturing, and for redistribution across the region. We source from the Unjha belt of Gujarat and supply whole seeds and ground powder.

Singapore Food Agency oversight applies to the importer of record, and English labelling is generally accepted, which keeps a first Singapore order simpler than several neighbouring markets.

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

OriginUnjha, Gujarat / Rajasthan
FormsWhole Cumin Seeds; Ground Cumin Powder
PackagingRetail pouch; Bulk PP bag
HS code09093100
MOQ100 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 Singapore

  • State the purity and volatile-oil minimum you need; actual figures are confirmed per lot with the supplying source.
  • If the goods will be re-exported, name the end market so its labelling rules can be reflected in the packing.
  • Include GST in your landed-cost calculation next to freight and insurance.

Singapore Food Agency (SFA) Oversight

Food imports into Singapore are regulated by the Singapore Food Agency. The importer of record must hold a valid SFA licence, and depending on product category, the product or the consignment may need separate registration before it clears — this sits with the importer, so it's worth confirming your own SFA registration status before placing a first order rather than after the container has sailed.

English-Language Labelling

Singapore's official languages include English, and food labelling is generally accepted in English — unlike Malaysia, Indonesia or Vietnam, there's no mandatory local-language label requirement for a standard retail pack. Standard declarations still apply: product name, ingredient list, net weight, country of origin, manufacturer/importer details, and a production or expiry date.

Duty and GST

Singapore applies import duty to only a small number of categories (alcohol, tobacco, petroleum, motor vehicles) — spices and the agricultural products on this page don't typically fall into a dutiable category, but Goods & Services Tax applies to imports at the prevailing rate on CIF value. Confirm the current rate and any category-specific treatment with your customs broker rather than relying on a figure from this page.

Documents we coordinate for Singapore

  • 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.
  • An import permit filed by your customs broker through Singapore's Networked Trade Platform — this is arranged on the Singapore side by the importer or their agent, not by ShankuChakra.
  • 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 Singapore?
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 Singapore?
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 Singapore?
Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF to Singapore. 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 Singapore are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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