What HS code applies to moringa exported to Europe?

Moringa is listed on our product page under HS code 12119029. 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 moringa 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 moringa?

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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Moringa Exporter to Europe

ShankuChakra supports European buyers sourcing Indian moringa leaf powder with agreed specifications, lot testing and checks on classification, labelling and documents before shipment.

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Why Buyers in Europe Source Moringa from India

European ingredient manufacturers and distributors buy moringa leaf powder for food and beverage use. We source leaf powder and seeds from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

Of all our products, moringa is the one where classification and permitted claims need the most care in Europe. Whether it can be sold as a food ingredient, and with what wording, is for your own regulator and legal adviser to confirm, and it is the first thing to settle before an order.

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

Moringa at a Glance

Origin	Tamil Nadu / Andhra Pradesh / Karnataka
Forms	Moringa Leaf Powder; Moringa Seeds
Packaging	Retail pouch; Bulk fibre drum
HS code	12119029
MOQ	100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Moisture	≤ 8% (typical range, leaf powder)
Mesh Size (Powder)	80 – 100 mesh typical (confirmed per order)
Protein Content	20% – 27% (typical range, leaf powder)

Figures are typical ranges, confirmed against the specific lot before shipment and not guaranteed. Download the spec sheet (PDF).

What to Settle Before a Moringa Order for Europe

Confirm how your authority classifies moringa leaf powder for your intended use before you ask for a price.
Ask for a lot-specific report covering moisture, microbiology and the contaminant limits your market applies.
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.

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.

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 moringa exported to Europe?: Moringa is listed on our product page under HS code 12119029. 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 moringa 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 moringa?: 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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