Turmeric from India: Erode vs Salem, curcumin, polished vs unpolished
How to buy Indian turmeric fingers and powder: Erode and Salem types, what curcumin content means, polished vs unpolished, HS 0910.30, specs and container loads.
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Turmeric fingers Haldi
Finger turmeric from Erode and Salem in Tamil Nadu, polished or unpolished, whole or as powder. Curcumin content depends on variety and is stated on the lot COA.
Turmeric fingers at a glance
Turmeric fingers (Haldi) are exported from India under HS 0910.30. Hyperprocure sources them from Erode · Salem and supplies curcumin 2% – 5%, moisture ≤ 10%, grades Polished · Unpolished. About 18 MT fits a 20′ container and 26 MT a 40′. Export is quoted FOB, CFR or CIF; in India we supply 1 · 5 · 25 kg (whole or powder) packs with a GST invoice.
- HS code
- 0910.30
- Origin
- Erode · Salem
- Curcumin
- 2% – 5%
- Moisture
- ≤ 10%
- Grades
- Polished · Unpolished
- 20′ / 40′ FCL
- ≈ 18 / 26 MT
- Export packing
- 25 / 50 kg PP or jute bags
- Wholesale packs
- 1 · 5 · 25 kg (whole or powder)
Typical values; each lot ships with its own lab COA. Updated · All spice HS codes · Trade terms
Typical export specification
| HS code | 0910.30 |
|---|---|
| Origin | Erode · Salem |
| Curcumin | 2% – 5% |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Grades | Polished · Unpolished |
| 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≈ 18 MT
40′ FCL≈ 26 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 orderTurmeric fingers: common questions
What is the HS code for turmeric fingers?
Turmeric fingers (Haldi) are exported under HS 0910.30. National tariff lines add further digits, so confirm the full code with your customs broker.
How much turmeric fingers fits in a 20 ft or 40 ft container?
About 18 MT in a 20′ FCL and about 26 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 turmeric fingers does Hyperprocure supply?
Typical export specification: origin Erode · Salem, curcumin 2% – 5%, moisture ≤ 10%, grades Polished · Unpolished. Final values are stated on the lab Certificate of Analysis for each lot.
Can I buy turmeric fingers wholesale in India?
Yes. Hyperprocure supplies Haldi to restaurants, caterers, retailers, manufacturers and distributors in 1 · 5 · 25 kg (whole or powder) packs (salem / erode), 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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