Coriander seed grades explained: Eagle, Scooter and Badami
What the Indian coriander grades mean, how colour and size affect price and use, typical export specs, HS 0909.21, and how to choose a grade for grinding or retail.
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Coriander seeds Dhaniya
Rajasthan coriander from Kota and Ramganj Mandi, graded by colour and size: Eagle (bright green, bold), Scooter (green-yellow) and Badami (brownish). Supplied whole or split, in machine-cleaned export grades.
Coriander seeds at a glance
Coriander seeds (Dhaniya) are exported from India under HS 0909.21. Hyperprocure sources them from Kota, Rajasthan and supplies purity 98% – 99%, moisture ≤ 10%, grades Eagle · Scooter · Badami. About 10.5 MT fits a 20′ container and 20 MT a 40′. Export is quoted FOB, CFR or CIF; in India we supply 1 · 5 · 25 kg packs with a GST invoice.
- HS code
- 0909.21
- Origin
- Kota, Rajasthan
- Purity
- 98% – 99%
- Moisture
- ≤ 10%
- Grades
- Eagle · Scooter · Badami
- 20′ / 40′ FCL
- ≈ 10.5 / 20 MT
- Export packing
- 25 / 50 kg PP or jute bags
- Wholesale packs
- 1 · 5 · 25 kg
Typical values; each lot ships with its own lab COA. Updated · All spice HS codes · Trade terms
Typical export specification
| HS code | 0909.21 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kota, Rajasthan |
| Purity | 98% – 99% |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Grades | Eagle · Scooter · Badami |
| Packing | 25 / 50 kg PP or jute bags, private label on request |
| Documents | Phyto, COO, COA, fumigation, B/L |
| Terms | FOB · CFR · CIF |
Typical ranges. Final values are stated on the lab COA for each lot.
Container loading
20′ FCL≈ 10.5 MT
40′ FCL≈ 20 MT
Approximate loadability for bagged cargo. Trial lots of 1–5 MT can ship LCL, and pre-shipment samples go by courier.
Plan a multi-container orderCoriander seeds: common questions
What is the HS code for coriander seeds?
Coriander seeds (Dhaniya) are exported under HS 0909.21. National tariff lines add further digits, so confirm the full code with your customs broker.
How much coriander seeds fits in a 20 ft or 40 ft container?
About 10.5 MT in a 20′ FCL and about 20 MT in a 40′ FCL, packed in bags. The exact load depends on bulk density, bag type and the shipping line’s limits, and is confirmed on your quote.
What specification of coriander seeds does Hyperprocure supply?
Typical export specification: origin Kota, Rajasthan, purity 98% – 99%, moisture ≤ 10%, grades Eagle · Scooter · Badami. Final values are stated on the lab Certificate of Analysis for each lot.
Can I buy coriander seeds wholesale in India?
Yes. Hyperprocure supplies Dhaniya to restaurants, caterers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors in 1 · 5 · 25 kg packs (eagle / scooter), with a GST tax invoice and batch number on every bag.
Can I get a sample before ordering?
Yes. Importers receive a pre-shipment sample drawn from the actual lot by courier before confirming the order.
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