Herbs & spices · HS 0904.11
Black pepper 550 g/l
Black pepper at 550 g/l bulk density, drawn from the same growing areas in Dak Nong and Binh Phuoc and graded a second time to reach the higher density. European buyers commonly ask for this level.
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 cleanedEU residue testingPlot records per lot
Contract pricing at a premium over 500 g/l, reflecting the extra grading pass.Technical specification
| PARAMETER | UNIT | VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk density | g/l | ≥ 550 | 1 litre measure |
| Moisture | % | ≤ 12.5 | ASTA 2.0 |
| Extraneous matter | % | ≤ 0.5 | ASTA 14.0 |
| Light berries | % | ≤ 1.0 | Screen · air separation |
| Piperine | % | ≥ 4.5 | 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 request
Container loading
| CONTAINER | BAGS | NET WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| 20′ DC · PP bags 25 kg | 720 bags | 18.0 t |
| 20′ DC · jumbo bags | 19 bags | 19.0 t |
| 40′ HC · PP bags 25 kg | 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. Volumes reaching 550 g/l depend on the crop, and in some years they are very limited. Exact dates vary by year · [to be confirmed]
Certification & documents
Certification for this item
Certificates are held by the partner factory that produces 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
