What is the HS code for turmeric exported from India?

Whole/dried turmeric fingers are classified under HS code 0910.30.20, and ground turmeric powder under 0910.30.30 — these are two different codes, not one code covering both forms. Confirm the code against your specific form with your own customs broker as well, since interpretation can vary slightly by destination country.

Whole turmeric fingers or ground powder — which should I import?

Whole fingers hold curcumin content and colour longer in storage and transit, and are the better choice if you grind domestically or want a longer shelf life. Ground powder is ready for direct use but more sensitive to moisture and light — ask for the milling date if you import it.

What curcumin content should I expect from Erode turmeric?

A typical range for Erode-origin turmeric is 2.5%–4.0% curcumin, with moisture at or below 10% and volatile oil at or above 2.0%. Higher-curcumin tiers (closer to 5%) are associated with other origins, such as Alleppey in Kerala, rather than Erode specifically. These are typical ranges for the crop and origin — the actual figures for your specific lot are confirmed with the supplying source before shipment.

What is a typical minimum order quantity for turmeric?

Around 100 kg is a common indicative starting point for a first order, packed in retail pouches or 25 kg bulk PP bags, with the exact minimum confirmed against your packaging and destination at enquiry stage.

Turmeric for export from India — sourced in Erode, Tamil Nadu

Spices

Turmeric Exporter from India

Turmeric exporter from India — whole fingers and ground powder

Product at a Glance

Category: Spices
Botanical / Scientific Name: Curcuma longa
Country of Origin: India
Growing Region: Erode, Tamil Nadu
HS Code: 09103020
Supply Format: Retail and bulk export formats
Packaging Options: Retail zip-lock pouch, Bulk PP bag — subject to availability
Minimum Order Quantity: 100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)

Pack Sizes

Retail pouch25 kg bulk bagContainer load

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Origin & Authenticity

Why Buy From India?

Turmeric sourced from Erode, one of India's established turmeric-producing belts, supplied as whole fingers and ground powder for international food distributors, manufacturers and wholesale buyers. Grade, colour value and moisture parameters are confirmed with the supplying source at the enquiry stage.

Sourcing & Quality Process

Source

Verify

Quality Coordination

Pack

Export

From Erode, Tamil Nadu to your destination port — every order moves through supplier verification, quality coordination and export packing before dispatch.

Product Range

Available Forms

Whole (Turmeric Fingers)
Ground Powder

Where It’s Used

Buyer Applications

Food processing
Wholesale distribution
Retail packaging
Food service

Procurement Reference

Available Specifications

Curcumin Content	2.5% – 4.0% (typical range for Erode origin)
Moisture	≤ 10% (typical range)
Volatile Oil	≥ 2.0% (typical range)
Foreign Matter	≤ 1% (typical range)
HS Code — Ground Powder	09103030 (whole/dried fingers are 09103020, above — confirm both with your broker)
Note	Typical industry range — confirmed against the specific lot and buyer requirement before shipment, not a guaranteed specification.
Packaging	Retail zip-lock pouch, Bulk PP bag
Shelf Life	Available on request
Storage Conditions	Store sealed in a cool, dry, odour-free place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Bulk Supply	Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability
Private Label	Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity
Certifications & Compliance	Certification and compliance requirements can be reviewed based on product and destination market. See our registration certificates →
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Commercial Notes

What Buyers Usually Need to Confirm

Lead Time

Confirmed after checking current supplier availability, packing format and destination requirements.

Availability

Seasonality, crop position and lot availability can affect what grade or form is practical at quotation stage.

Samples

Available case by case for buyer evaluation; courier cost, sample size and destination restrictions are confirmed before dispatch.

Shipping Terms

FOB India, CFR and CIF can be discussed depending on product, shipment size, destination port and buyer preference.

Shipment Size

Spice orders may move as bulk cartons, LCL or FCL depending on quantity; rice and coco peat are normally reviewed as container-oriented shipments.

Export Documents

Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin are prepared per shipment; COA, phytosanitary certificate or other documents are reviewed against the product and destination.

These notes are product-specific commercial checkpoints, not fixed promises. Final pricing, lead time, documentation and shipment terms are confirmed against the actual lot, supplier, packing and destination before order acceptance.

Importer Quote Pack

Procurement Data Buyers Need Before Quote Approval

These are the operational fields an overseas importer, customs broker or freight forwarder normally needs before moving from interest to quote comparison. Values marked as confirmed are tied to the actual lot, pack format and destination, not generic website promises.

Packing & Container Planning

Pack Sizes: Retail pouch, 25 kg bulk bag, Container load
Export Packaging: Retail zip-lock pouch, Bulk PP bag — final material, liner and marking confirmed before quote.
Palletization: Carton or bag palletization, pallet material and heat-treatment/fumigation needs are confirmed against buyer destination and forwarder instructions.
Container Planning: Available on request
Net / Gross Weight: Confirmed in the quotation and packing list after final pack size and carton/bag specification are agreed.

Testing & COA Parameters

Primary Parameters: Curcumin, moisture, volatile oil, ash and foreign matter.
Risk Parameters: Pesticide residue, microbiology and heavy metals where required by destination market.
Lot-Level COA: Reviewed per shipment when required by buyer, product risk and destination market.
Pesticide / Microbiology / Heavy Metals: Coordinated with supplier or third-party lab when the buyer or destination requires these tests.

Document Matrix

Standard Shipment Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.
Quality / COA: COA or third-party test report reviewed when required by buyer, product risk or destination market.
Destination-Specific Documents: Phytosanitary, fumigation, halal, health certificate or other documents are confirmed only where applicable.
Spice Compliance: FSSAI/APEDA business registrations are published; Spices Board/CRES or destination-specific spice compliance is reviewed per transaction before quote.

Traceability & Lot Evidence

Origin Basis: Erode, Tamil Nadu; final lot origin, processor/packer and crop/season context are confirmed at enquiry stage where available.
Lot Evidence: Lot number, packing date, milling date where relevant, and supplier documentation are reviewed before dispatch when applicable.
Pre-Payment Proof: Specification, packaging, Incoterm, supplier feasibility and document checklist are aligned before payment commitment.
Pre-Dispatch Proof: Packing list, invoice details, shipment documents and real operational evidence are shared according to buyer requirement and availability.

MOQ & Order Structure

Indicative Starting MOQ: 100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Bulk / Wholesale: Available for bulk and wholesale export orders, subject to product availability
Private Label: Available subject to manufacturer capability and order quantity
Samples / Trial: Samples and small trial quantities are reviewed case by case; courier movement and destination restrictions must be confirmed first.

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Decision Speed

Fast Buyer Decision Checklist

Share these in your enquiry to reduce back-and-forth and get a usable quotation faster.

1) Product form and grade needed (for example whole vs powder, or target specification row)
2) Quantity and packaging format (retail pouch, bulk bag, carton, or container planning)
3) Destination country and discharge port, with preferred Incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF)
4) Any compliance requirements (testing, labelling, documentation) to validate before shipment

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Grade Reference

Grades We Supply

Turmeric is graded first by commercial form and origin belt, then confirmed against a curcumin-content tier — 2.5%, 3.5% or 5%+ — for the specific lot at enquiry stage.

Erode Finger: Whole finger-shaped rhizome from the Erode belt, Tamil Nadu — the most widely traded commercial grade in our range.
Erode Bulb: Whole bulb (round) rhizome from the Erode belt, typically priced below finger grade.
Salem Finger: Whole finger-shaped rhizome from the Salem belt, Tamil Nadu.
Salem Bulb: Whole bulb (round) rhizome from the Salem belt.

Buyer Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HS code for turmeric exported from India?: Whole/dried turmeric fingers are classified under HS code 0910.30.20, and ground turmeric powder under 0910.30.30 — these are two different codes, not one code covering both forms. Confirm the code against your specific form with your own customs broker as well, since interpretation can vary slightly by destination country.
Whole turmeric fingers or ground powder — which should I import?: Whole fingers hold curcumin content and colour longer in storage and transit, and are the better choice if you grind domestically or want a longer shelf life. Ground powder is ready for direct use but more sensitive to moisture and light — ask for the milling date if you import it.
What curcumin content should I expect from Erode turmeric?: A typical range for Erode-origin turmeric is 2.5%–4.0% curcumin, with moisture at or below 10% and volatile oil at or above 2.0%. Higher-curcumin tiers (closer to 5%) are associated with other origins, such as Alleppey in Kerala, rather than Erode specifically. These are typical ranges for the crop and origin — the actual figures for your specific lot are confirmed with the supplying source before shipment.
What is a typical minimum order quantity for turmeric?: Around 100 kg is a common indicative starting point for a first order, packed in retail pouches or 25 kg bulk PP bags, with the exact minimum confirmed against your packaging and destination at enquiry stage.

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