What HS code applies to fennel seeds exported to the UAE?

Fennel Seeds is listed on our product page under HS code 09096190. 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 fennel seeds to the UAE?

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 the UAE?

Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF Jebel Ali. Incoterm, payment terms and loading port are stated in writing before a quotation is formalised.

Do you hold the registrations needed to export fennel seeds?

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

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Fennel Seeds Exporter to UAE from India

ShankuChakra works with UAE buyers sourcing Indian fennel seeds, aligning packaging, specification and shipment documentation before commercial confirmation.

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Why Buyers in the UAE Source Fennel Seeds from India

Fennel seeds are bought in the UAE by food and beverage manufacturers, spice distributors and wholesalers. We supply whole seeds sourced from established growing belts in Gujarat and Rajasthan.

As with any plant-origin food product, the UAE-side steps are the importer's registration, Arabic-and-English labelling on retail packs, and a phytosanitary certificate from India. We coordinate the documents; the importer holds the registrations.

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 Fennel Seeds product page for forms, packaging and the specification sheet.

Fennel Seeds at a Glance

Origin	Gujarat / Rajasthan
Forms	Whole Fennel Seeds
Packaging	Retail pouch; Bulk PP bag
HS code	09096190
MOQ	100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Moisture	≤ 10% (typical range)
Volatile Oil	≥ 1.5% (typical range)
Purity	≥ 99% (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 Fennel Seeds Order for the UAE

Aroma, moisture and purity are confirmed with the supplying source at the enquiry stage; give your minimum purity and volatile-oil expectation.
Retail pouches and bulk PP bags carry different labelling duties, so state the pack format at the start.
Our fennel guide covers grades and typical specification ranges in more depth.

Arabic Labelling Under GSO 9

The GCC's pre-packaged food labelling standard requires Arabic alongside English — bilingual labels or an approved Arabic sticker, applied before inspection — plus product name, country of origin, net weight, lot number, and production/expiry dates in a printed day-month-year format. Bulk PP bags for a processor or re-packer face lighter requirements than retail packs, but an unmarked bag is still the most common reason a consignment is held.

Halal Certification

Generally not required for a single-ingredient plant product such as whole or ground spices, but this is confirmed per product and per emirate rather than assumed — particularly for blends or anything processed alongside animal-derived ingredients.

Aflatoxin and Residue Limits

The GCC sets mycotoxin and pesticide-residue limits through GSO standards, broadly of the same order as EU limits for products like chilli. First shipments from a new exporter–importer pair are more likely to be sampled and held pending lab results than a repeat order — this is worth building into a first shipment's timeline rather than treating as a surprise.

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

Documents we coordinate for the UAE

Commercial invoice and packing list — invoices above the UAE's threshold value require Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation after clearance, which your clearing agent handles but which is a cost and a deadline to plan for.
Certificate of origin, issued by an Indian chamber of commerce.
Phytosanitary certificate from India's plant quarantine authority, for agricultural products.
A lot-specific laboratory report (aflatoxin B1, total aflatoxins and the relevant pesticide-residue panel) from a laboratory whose reports the destination emirate's food-control authority accepts.
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 fennel seeds exported to the UAE?: Fennel Seeds is listed on our product page under HS code 09096190. 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 fennel seeds to the UAE?: 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 the UAE?: Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF Jebel Ali. Incoterm, payment terms and loading port are stated in writing before a quotation is formalised.
Do you hold the registrations needed to export fennel seeds?: We hold IEC, GST, FSSAI and an APEDA RCMC; the certificates page lists each with its issuing authority. Importer-side registrations in the UAE are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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