What HS code applies to turmeric exported to Singapore?

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 Singapore?

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 Singapore?

Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF to Singapore. 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 Singapore are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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Why Buyers in Singapore Source Turmeric from India

Singapore buyers range from retail and food-service importers to manufacturers and re-exporters. We source Erode turmeric and supply whole fingers and ground powder.

Singapore regulates food imports through the Singapore Food Agency and the importer of record needs the right licence, but English labelling is generally accepted, which makes a first Singapore order simpler than several neighbouring markets.

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 Singapore

Say whether the turmeric is for retail, food-service or manufacturing; pack size and documentation differ.
State the curcumin minimum you need; we confirm the actual figures per lot with the supplying source.
If the goods will be re-exported onward, name the end market so its own labelling rules can be reflected in the packing.

Singapore Food Agency (SFA) Oversight

Food imports into Singapore are regulated by the Singapore Food Agency. The importer of record must hold a valid SFA licence, and depending on product category, the product or the consignment may need separate registration before it clears — this sits with the importer, so it's worth confirming your own SFA registration status before placing a first order rather than after the container has sailed.

English-Language Labelling

Singapore's official languages include English, and food labelling is generally accepted in English — unlike Malaysia, Indonesia or Vietnam, there's no mandatory local-language label requirement for a standard retail pack. Standard declarations still apply: product name, ingredient list, net weight, country of origin, manufacturer/importer details, and a production or expiry date.

Halal Certification Is Commercial, Not Mandatory

Halal certification isn't a legal requirement to import into Singapore, but MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura) certification is commercially significant for retail and food-service buyers serving Singapore's Muslim consumer segment, and can also matter if the goods are re-exported onward into Malaysia or Indonesia. Confirm whether your channel needs it before ordering.

Last regulatory review: September 2026. Import rules change; confirm current requirements with your destination regulator or customs broker before ordering.

Documents we coordinate for Singapore

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.
An import permit filed by your customs broker through Singapore's Networked Trade Platform — this is arranged on the Singapore side by the importer or their agent, not by ShankuChakra.
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 Singapore?: 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 Singapore?: 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 Singapore?: Shipments are quoted FOB, CFR or CIF to Singapore. 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 Singapore are held by your company and are reviewed with you before a quotation.

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