Indian dried red chilli varieties: Teja, 334 and Byadgi compared
Which Indian chilli to buy for heat or colour: Teja, 334 (Sannam) and Byadgi compared, with ASTA colour, SHU, stem vs stemless, HS 0904.21 and aflatoxin testing.
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Dried red chilli Lal mirch
Dried red chillies from Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) and Byadgi (Karnataka): Teja and 334 for heat, Byadgi for colour. Supplied with or without stems.
Dried red chilli at a glance
Dried red chilli (Lal mirch) is exported from India under HS 0904.21. Hyperprocure sources it from Guntur · Byadgi and supplies pungency Variety-dependent, moisture ≤ 11%, grades Teja · 334 · Byadgi. About 6.5 MT fits a 20′ container and 13 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
- 0904.21
- Origin
- Guntur · Byadgi
- Pungency
- Variety-dependent
- Moisture
- ≤ 11%
- Grades
- Teja · 334 · Byadgi
- 20′ / 40′ FCL
- ≈ 6.5 / 13 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 | 0904.21 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Guntur · Byadgi |
| Pungency | Variety-dependent |
| Moisture | ≤ 11% |
| Grades | Teja · 334 · Byadgi |
| 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≈ 6.5 MT
40′ FCL≈ 13 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 orderDried red chilli: common questions
What is the HS code for dried red chilli?
Dried red chilli (Lal mirch) are exported under HS 0904.21. National tariff lines add further digits, so confirm the full code with your customs broker.
How much dried red chilli fits in a 20 ft or 40 ft container?
About 6.5 MT in a 20′ FCL and about 13 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 dried red chilli does Hyperprocure supply?
Typical export specification: origin Guntur · Byadgi, pungency Variety-dependent, moisture ≤ 11%, grades Teja · 334 · Byadgi. Final values are stated on the lab Certificate of Analysis for each lot.
Can I buy dried red chilli wholesale in India?
Yes. Hyperprocure supplies Lal mirch to restaurants, caterers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors in 1 · 5 · 25 kg packs (stemless / with stem), 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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