What HS code applies to dry ginger exported to Europe?

Dry Ginger is listed on our product page under HS code 09101120. 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 dry ginger 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 dry ginger?

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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Dry Ginger Exporter to Europe

ShankuChakra supports European buyers sourcing Indian dry ginger in whole or ground form, with lot testing against the destination's limits and checks on labelling and documents before shipment.

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Why Buyers in Europe Source Dry Ginger from India

European food processors, spice blenders and distributors buy dry ginger in whole and ground form. We source from Kerala and Karnataka and supply whole dried ginger, split or unsplit, and ground powder.

The EU applies contaminant limits to spices and checks some product-and-origin combinations more often than others, so the laboratory evidence and the documents should be agreed before production rather than after dispatch.

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 Dry Ginger product page for forms, packaging and the specification sheet.

Dry Ginger at a Glance

Origin	Kerala / Karnataka
Forms	Whole Dried Ginger (Split/Unsplit); Ground Ginger Powder
Packaging	Retail pouch; Bulk PP bag
HS code	09101120
MOQ	100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Moisture	≤ 12% (typical range)
Volatile Oil	≥ 1.5% (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 Dry Ginger Order for Europe

Ask for a lot-specific pesticide-residue and aflatoxin report matched to the limits your importer works to.
Specify moisture and volatile oil, and say whether the ginger is for processing or retail packing.
Name the member state of entry so labelling language and administrative details can be planned.

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.

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 dry ginger exported to Europe?: Dry Ginger is listed on our product page under HS code 09101120. 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 dry ginger 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 dry ginger?: 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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