What HS code applies to turmeric exported to Europe?

Turmeric is listed on our product page under HS code 09103020. 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 turmeric 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 turmeric?

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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Turmeric Exporter to Europe from India

ShankuChakra supports European buyers sourcing Indian turmeric in whole-finger or ground form, with curcumin specification, lot testing and destination checks agreed before shipment.

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Why Buyers in Europe Source Turmeric from India

European food manufacturers, spice blenders and distributors buy turmeric for colour and flavour. We source from Erode in Tamil Nadu and supply whole fingers and ground powder.

The EU sets maximum aflatoxin levels specifically for turmeric alongside its broader pesticide-residue and heavy-metal limits, so the laboratory report on the lot matters as much as the curcumin figure. Agree both before production.

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

Turmeric at a Glance

Origin	Erode, Tamil Nadu
Forms	Whole (Turmeric Fingers); Ground Powder
Packaging	Retail zip-lock pouch; Bulk PP bag
HS code	09103020
MOQ	100 kg (indicative — confirmed per order, packaging and destination)
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)

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

What to Settle Before a Turmeric Order for Europe

State a minimum curcumin content; Erode origin typically sits around 2.5% to 4.0%, confirmed per lot.
Ask for a lot-specific aflatoxin and pesticide-residue report matched to current EU limits, not a general specification.
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.

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 turmeric exported to Europe?: Turmeric is listed on our product page under HS code 09103020. 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 turmeric 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 turmeric?: 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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