What HS code applies to fenugreek seeds exported to Europe?

Fenugreek Seeds is listed on our product page under HS code 09109912. 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 fenugreek seeds 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 fenugreek seeds?

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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Fenugreek Seeds Exporter to Europe from India

ShankuChakra supports European buyers sourcing Indian fenugreek seeds through a merchant-export model focused on specification and compliance alignment before shipment.

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Why Buyers in Europe Source Fenugreek Seeds from India

Fenugreek seeds are bought in Europe by spice blenders, food manufacturers and wholesale distributors. We supply whole seeds from established growing belts in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Because the main use is blending and processing, purity, moisture and admixture are the figures buyers check first, and they are confirmed per lot with the supplying source.

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

Fenugreek Seeds at a Glance

Origin	Rajasthan / Gujarat
Forms	Whole Fenugreek Seeds
Packaging	Retail pouch; Bulk PP bag
HS code	09109912
MOQ	100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Moisture	≤ 10% (typical range)
Purity	≥ 98% (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 Fenugreek Seeds Order for Europe

State the minimum purity you need (typical range at least 98%) and the maximum admixture.
Whole seed is the standard traded form for blending and processing.
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.

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.

The UK Runs a Separate Framework, Not "EU Rules"

Since leaving the EU, the UK's Food Standards Agency (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) and Food Standards Scotland administer their own import controls — including a UK-maintained higher-risk food list, a separate import pre-notification system, and UK Food Information Regulations for labelling. Buyers who assume EU compliance automatically covers a UK shipment have occasionally been caught out; treat it as its own requirement to confirm, not an extension of EU paperwork you already hold.

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 fenugreek seeds exported to Europe?: Fenugreek Seeds is listed on our product page under HS code 09109912. 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 fenugreek seeds 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 fenugreek seeds?: 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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