Herbs & spices · HS 0904.11
Black pepper 500 g/l
Black pepper at 500 g/l bulk density, sourced from growing areas in Dak Nong and Binh Phuoc, cleaned to ASTA standard at partner factories.
The HS code and figures on this page reflect the latest update. The HS code applied and the figures for each lot are fixed on the export documents under the rules in force at the time of shipment.ASTA cleanedResidue tested to EU limitsPlot records per lot
Contract pricing referenced to the Kochi market, with a differential set by the bulk density of the lot.Technical specification
| PARAMETER | UNIT | VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk density | g/l | ≥ 500 | 1 litre measure |
| Moisture | % | ≤ 12.5 | ASTA 2.0 |
| Extraneous matter | % | ≤ 0.5 | ASTA 14.0 |
| Light berries | % | ≤ 2.0 | Screen · air separation |
| Piperine | % | ≥ 4.0 | HPLC |
| Volatile oil | ml/100 g | ≥ 2.0 | Distillation |
| Salmonella | — | Not detected in 25 g | ISO 6579 |
| Pesticide residues | — | Per EU 396/2005 | LC-MS/MS |
Packing options
Choose the packing when you send the quote requestContainer loading
| CONTAINER | BAGS | NET WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| 20′ DC · 25 kg PP bags | 720 bags | 18.0 t |
| 20′ DC · jumbo bags | 19 bags | 19.0 t |
| 40′ HC · 25 kg PP bags | 1,000 bags | 25.0 t |
PORT OF LOADING & TERMS
Port of loadingCat Lai · Cai Mep
IncotermsFOB · CFR · CIF · DAP
Lead time15-25 days from contract date
PaymentT/T with a 30-50% deposit depending on the order · L/C by buyer and item
Season & availability
HarvestPeak shippingCarry-over stock
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Pepper is harvested from February to May, with shipments concentrated in June and July. In the second half of the year supply comes from stock held by farmers and traders. Exact dates vary by year · [to be confirmed]
Certification & documents
Partner factory certification
Certificates are held by the partner factory that cleans the lot. A valid copy is sent on request.
Document set
Commercial invoice · packing list
Bill of lading
Certificate of origin · form by route
Phytosanitary certificate
Bulk density, moisture and residue report for the lot
Fumigation certificate



