Fennel seed grades from India: bold, medium and Lucknowi
How Indian fennel (saunf) is graded by colour and size, Singapore vs Europe quality, Lucknowi fennel for mukhwas, HS 0909.61, typical specs and container loads.
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Fennel seeds Saunf
Gujarat fennel from Unjha, sorted by colour and seed size. Bold and medium grades for cooking and blends, and the fine green Lucknowi type for mukhwas and confectionery.
Fennel seeds at a glance
Fennel seeds (Saunf) are exported from India under HS 0909.61. Hyperprocure sources them from Unjha, Gujarat and supplies purity 98% – 99.5%, moisture ≤ 10%, grades Bold · Medium · Lucknowi. About 11 MT fits a 20′ container and 21 MT a 40′. Export is quoted FOB, CFR or CIF; in India we supply 500 g · 1 · 5 kg packs with a GST invoice.
- HS code
- 0909.61
- Origin
- Unjha, Gujarat
- Purity
- 98% – 99.5%
- Moisture
- ≤ 10%
- Grades
- Bold · Medium · Lucknowi
- 20′ / 40′ FCL
- ≈ 11 / 21 MT
- Export packing
- 25 / 50 kg PP or jute bags
- Wholesale packs
- 500 g · 1 · 5 kg
Typical values; each lot ships with its own lab COA. Updated · All spice HS codes · Trade terms
Typical export specification
| HS code | 0909.61 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Unjha, Gujarat |
| Purity | 98% – 99.5% |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Grades | Bold · Medium · Lucknowi |
| 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≈ 11 MT
40′ FCL≈ 21 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 orderFennel seeds: common questions
What is the HS code for fennel seeds?
Fennel seeds (Saunf) are exported under HS 0909.61. National tariff lines add further digits, so confirm the full code with your customs broker.
How much fennel seeds fits in a 20 ft or 40 ft container?
About 11 MT in a 20′ FCL and about 21 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 fennel seeds does Hyperprocure supply?
Typical export specification: origin Unjha, Gujarat, purity 98% – 99.5%, moisture ≤ 10%, grades Bold · Medium · Lucknowi. Final values are stated on the lab Certificate of Analysis for each lot.
Can I buy fennel seeds wholesale in India?
Yes. Hyperprocure supplies Saunf to restaurants, caterers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors in 500 g · 1 · 5 kg packs (green, sortexed), 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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