Who buys ghee in Seattle
Buyer sectors in Seattle relevant to ghee: e-commerce sellers/3PLs.
- Trade hub: Bellevue/Redmond/Kent South Asian retail clusters (ASSUMPTION)
- Trade hub: Port of Seattle FTZ No. 5 (ASSUMPTION)
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Ghee for Seattle buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Milk fat | ≥ 99.5% (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 0.3-0.5% (typical; FSSAI limit 0.5%) |
| FFA (as oleic) | ≤ 1.4-3.0% (FSSAI; typical) |
| RM value | ≥ 24-28 per FSSAI state standards (typical) |
| Adulteration | No vegetable fat / animal body fat (Baudouin and sterol tests) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Clearing ghee into United States
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Facility registration | FDA | Food Facility Registration (biennial, even years Oct-Dec) + US Agent |
| Advance notice of each shipment | FDA | Prior Notice via PNSI/ACE (<=5 days before; min 8h sea / 2h air) |
| Importer supplier verification | FDA (FSMA) | FSVP by the US importer |
| Process filing | FDA | FCE registration + SID process filing |
| HACCP & species | FDA / NOAA | Seafood HACCP (21 CFR 123); SIMP for listed species |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Seattle?
Bellevue/Redmond/Kent South Asian retail clusters (ASSUMPTION); Port of Seattle FTZ No. 5 (ASSUMPTION).
Can you deliver ghee door-to-door in Seattle?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in United States handles customs clearance.
Which United States registration is needed?
Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA).
Is ghee shelf-stable?
Yes, properly made ghee keeps 12-18 months at ambient temperature in sealed jars or tins.
What is the difference between cow and buffalo ghee?
Cow ghee is golden and granular; buffalo ghee is whiter with a different flavour and is preferred in some markets.
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Ghee for Seattle: request a quote
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