What HS code applies to dry red chilli exported to Europe?

Dry Red Chilli is listed on our product page under HS code 09042110. 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 red chilli 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 red chilli?

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 Red Chilli Exporter to Europe from India

ShankuChakra supports European buyers sourcing Indian dry red chilli in whole or ground form, with specification, aflatoxin testing and destination checks agreed before shipment.

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Why Buyers in Europe Source Dry Red Chilli from India

European buyers use dry red chilli in spice blends, sauces, snacks and retail ranges. We source from the Guntur belt of Andhra Pradesh and quote it whole and as ground powder.

Dried chillies are one of the products for which the EU sets specific maximum aflatoxin levels, so a lot-specific laboratory report is the most important document in the file, ahead of variety or colour.

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 Red Chilli product page for forms, packaging and the specification sheet.

Dry Red Chilli at a Glance

Origin	Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Forms	Whole Dried Chillies; Ground Chilli Powder
Packaging	Retail pouch; Bulk PP bag
HS code	09042110
MOQ	100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
Moisture	≤ 12% (typical range)
Pungency (Scoville)	15,000 – 40,000 SHU (typical range, variety-dependent)
Ash Content	≤ 7% (typical range)
Aflatoxin B1 + Total	Within Codex / destination-market limits (confirmed per shipment)

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 Red Chilli Order for Europe

Ask for SHU and ASTA as separate ranges rather than a variety name alone (see our SHU and ASTA guide).
Agree the aflatoxin and pesticide-residue panel and the limits your importer works to before production.
Whole and ground chilli carry different labelling and packing needs; say which you are buying.

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 red chilli exported to Europe?: Dry Red Chilli is listed on our product page under HS code 09042110. 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 red chilli 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 red chilli?: 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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