At a glance
- Incoterms
- FOB, CFR, CIF, FCA
Export markets we serve
| Market | What matters there | Sea transit from India |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Federal food registration / import permit (MOCCAE); Company & product registration before arrival (Dubai Municipality Food Safety Dept) | 3-6 days |
| Saudi Arabia | Importer & product registration (SFDA); Clearance documents (SFDA via FASAH) | 6-10 days |
| United Kingdom | Pre-notification (Defra / APHA / FSA); Labelling (FSA / Defra) | 20-26 via Suez; 30-37 via Cape days |
| United States | Facility registration (FDA); Advance notice of each shipment (FDA) | 24-30 via Suez; 32-40 via Cape days |
| Canada | Importer licence & controls (CFIA (SFCR)); Labelling (CFIA / Health Canada) | 26-34 via Suez; 34-42 via Cape days |
| Oman | General import clearance | 3–5 d Mundra/Nhava Sheva → Sohar/Muscat; 4–6 d Salalah (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Qatar | General import clearance | 6–9 d to Hamad Port, often via Jebel Ali/Salalah transhipment (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Kuwait | General import clearance | 8–12 d to Shuwaikh/Shuaiba, usually via Jebel Ali (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Bahrain | General import clearance | 7–10 d via Jebel Ali/Dammam (ASSUMPTION — this file's analyst estimate, not in 06 §F.2) |
| Singapore | Importer licence & permit (SFA) | 7-12 days |
| Malaysia | Halal (JAKIM); Quarantine (MAQIS / DVS) | 8-12 days |
| Indonesia | Product registration (BPOM); Mandatory halal (BPJPH) | 11-16 days |
| Vietnam | General import clearance | 11-16 days |
| Thailand | General import clearance | — |
Transit times are typical port-to-port estimates; regulatory items are the main product-specific requirements, not an exhaustive list.
Where tamarind is sourced in India
Karnataka — Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur, Kolar. Large tamarind markets
Tamil Nadu — Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Salem, Dindigul. Processing and trading
Andhra Pradesh — Anantapur, Chittoor. Tamarind collection
Chhattisgarh — Bastar, Dantewada. Forest tamarind (minor forest produce)
Typical export specification
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Seed content (seedless grade) | ≤ 1-2% (typical) |
| Fibre | ≤ 2-3% (typical) |
| Moisture (pulp blocks) | 18-25% (typical) |
| Tartaric acid | about 8-14% (typical) |
| Concentrate Brix | about 60-70 °Brix (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Export documentation
Documents we prepare or arrange for each shipment:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of analysis
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for tamarind exported from India?
Tamarind is usually classified under HS 081340 (Other dried fruit (tamarind, dried - Indian line under 0813 40)). Tamarind paste and concentrate are usually 2007 / 2008; tamarind kernel powder (TKP, industrial) is 1302 / 1106 - classify per product.
Which documents are needed to export tamarind?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading, Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies), Phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of analysis. Destination-specific registrations are listed on each market page.
What tamarind forms do you supply?
Seedless pressed blocks, tamarind with seeds, paste, concentrate and powder.
How should tamarind be stored?
Cool and dry; tamarind pulp darkens and can ferment in heat, so cool storage is recommended.
When is tamarind harvested?
Roughly January to April in south India.
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