EXPORT OF SPICES (CHILLIES)

*Chillies Export from India* 🌶️

India is the largest producer + exporter of chillies in the world. Guntur, Byadagi, Teja, and S17 are the big varieties buyers ask for.

1. Types that sell well

- *Whole Dried Chilli*: Teja, S17, 334, Byadagi - for color + heat

- *Chilli Powder/Ground*: Needs more testing

- *Chilli Flakes & Crushed*: For food industry

- *Oleoresin*: For color/heat extraction

2. Key Documents Needed

This is where most rejections happen, so get this right:

- *IEC + GST + FSSAI Export License*

- *Spices Board Registration + Certificate* - mandatory

- *Phytosanitary Certificate* - from Plant Quarantine

- *Lab Test Reports*: Aflatoxin, Pesticide Residue, ETO, Sudan Dye, Heavy metals

- *Health Certificate + Certificate of Origin*

- *Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipping Bill, B/L*

US FDA and EU have zero tolerance for ETO and Sudan dye. Always pre-test.

3. Packing & Shipping

- *Packing*: 5kg/10kg/25kg new PP bags with inner liner. Must be moisture-proof. Vacuum pack for powder

- *Fumigation*: Often required. Get certificate

- *Mode*:

- *Sea FCL/LCL*: Most common. 20ft container holds ∼17 MT. Transit 25-40 days

Air : Only for samples or urgent orders

-HS Code*: 0904.20 - Dried chillies, crushed or ground