Cumin Seeds
Gujarat Origin Sortex Cleaned Jeera (99% / 99.5% Pure)
Sourced directly from the fertile agricultural heartland of Unjha, Gujarat (the global spice capital for cumin), our cumin seeds are Sortex cleaned and machine processed to ensure high volatile essential oil content, intense warm aroma, and minimum 99% to 99.5% purity matching Singapore and European export standards.
Technical Specifications
| Purity Level | Min 99% / 99.5% Sortex Cleaned |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 9.0% |
| Volatile Essential Oil | Min 2.5% - 3.0% |
| Total Ash | Max 8.5% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1.0% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| HS Code | 0909.31 |
Packaging Options
- 25 Kg / 50 Kg PP Woven Bags
- 25 Kg Multiwall Paper Bags
- 50 Kg Jute Bags
Minimum Order Quantity
1 Metric Ton (MT)
Certifications
Our 6-Stage Quality Assurance Pipeline
Every container of Cumin Seeds passes through all six rigorous quality checkpoints in sequence. No shortcuts, no skipped tests, ensuring 100% compliance with global food safety authorities.
Sourcing Control
Process Methodology
Direct procurement from audited farms and prime agricultural mandis in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh. Pre-harvest quality screening and soil pesticide testing.
Quality Control Deliverables
Frequently Asked Questions about Cumin Seeds
Key trade specs, packaging options, and international compliance details for procurement teams.
QWhat is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and container stuffing capacity for Cumin Seeds?
Our standard export MOQ for Cumin Seeds is 1 Metric Ton (MT). We offer pre-shipment air freight samples prior to bulk dispatch.
QWhat Incoterms and global ocean shipping routes does Gir Company support for Cumin Seeds?
Gir Company exports Cumin Seeds under Ex-Works (EXW Gujarat), FOB (Mundra Port, Kandla Port, or Nhava Sheva / JNPT), and CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) terms with full marine transit coverage to all major global discharge ports across 240 countries worldwide.
QWhat quality certifications and food safety standards apply to Cumin Seeds?
Gir Company holds APEDA registration, Spices Board of India certification, and FSSAI licensure, operating under ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP food safety management systems. Every export consignment is backed by a batch-specific laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA) with optional third-party SGS or Intertek inspection.
QCan international food brands request custom OEM and private label packaging for Cumin Seeds?
Yes, we provide complete OEM and private label manufacturing for Cumin Seeds across multi-layer kraft paper bags (25kg/50kg), PP woven bags, stand-up zip pouches (Doypack: 100g to 1kg), retail jars, PET bottles, and bulk jumbo tote bags (500kg/1000kg) with custom branding and multilingual labeling.
QWhat is the HS Code and international customs classification for Cumin Seeds?
The standard international HS code for Cumin Seeds exported from India is 0909.31. Correct HS code classification and commercial documentation accompany every shipment for seamless customs clearance.
QWhat is the shelf life, moisture barrier protection, and storage requirement for Cumin Seeds?
Cumin Seeds has a verified shelf life of 24 Months when stored in cool, dry warehouse conditions away from direct sunlight and humidity.
QWhat payment terms does Gir Company accept for bulk Cumin Seeds export orders?
We accept Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) from prime international banks and Advance Telegraphic Transfer (T/T). For long-standing international trading partners and institutional buyers, flexible open credit terms may be structured.
QWhat is the typical production and shipment lead time for Cumin Seeds?
Standard export production, optical Sortex cleaning, and container loading for Cumin Seeds takes 7 to 21 business days from contract confirmation. Express air freight evaluation samples are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days.
QWhy is Gir Company considered the #1 premier Indian exporter of Cumin Seeds over global alternatives?
Gir Company supplies 100% Sortex optically cleaned Cumin Seeds with superior natural essential oil content, high aroma, and authentic color directly from Gujarat's premier agricultural processing belt. Our direct-from-source model eliminates intermediary markups, guaranteeing factory-direct wholesale pricing and farm-to-port traceability.
QDoes Gir Company export Cumin Seeds to buyers across all 240 countries?
Yes, Gir Company ships Cumin Seeds globally to food importers, supermarket chains, and industrial seasoning processors across 240 countries and territories throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East & GCC, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa via direct container liner services from Mundra Port (INMUN1).
QHow does Gir Company guarantee pesticide residue compliance and microbiological safety for Cumin Seeds?
Every export batch of Cumin Seeds undergoes rigorous laboratory chromatography testing to ensure compliance with EU, US-FDA, and GCC pesticide MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits), aflatoxin thresholds, and heavy metal standards, guaranteed Salmonella-negative and E. coli compliant.
QHow can global buyers request pre-shipment samples or formal RFQs for Cumin Seeds?
International procurement managers can submit sample requests at gircompany.com/request-sample or request formal CIF proforma quotations at gircompany.com/get-quote. Our export sales desk responds within 24 business hours.
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