What HS code applies to dry red chilli exported to the UAE?

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 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 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 the UAE are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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Dry Red Chilli Exporter to UAE from India

ShankuChakra supports UAE buyers sourcing Indian dry red chilli in whole or ground form, with destination-specific checks on labelling and documentation before shipment.

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Why Buyers in the UAE Source Dry Red Chilli from India

Dry red chilli sits at the centre of UAE food-service, spice-blending and retail demand, and the buyers we hear from usually care about two things at once: a consistent colour and a predictable heat level. We source it from the Guntur belt of Andhra Pradesh and quote it whole and as ground powder.

Because UAE import controls sit with the municipality of the emirate of entry, the practical work is agreeing the specification, the label and the lab evidence before the order is placed. Our guide to exporting red chilli to the UAE walks through that sequence in more detail.

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 the UAE

Heat and colour are independent measurements: ask for SHU and ASTA as separate ranges rather than a single variety name (see our SHU and ASTA guide).
Aflatoxin is the most common reason chilli lots are held for testing, so a lot-specific laboratory report is worth agreeing before production, not at shipment.
Whole and ground chilli carry different label and packing needs; say which you are buying in the first enquiry.

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.

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.

Two Regulators, Depending on the Port of Entry

Food imports are controlled by the municipality of the emirate of entry, not a single federal body — Dubai Municipality for Jebel Ali and Dubai's airports, ADAFSA for Abu Dhabi. The importer, not ShankuChakra, must be registered as a food importer with that municipality, with the product and label registered against that importer before the shipment arrives — this is worth starting before placing a first order, since registration takes longer than the voyage.

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 dry red chilli exported to the UAE?: 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 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 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 the UAE are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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