Herbs & spices · HS 0904.11
White pepper
White pepper made from ripe berries soaked, decorticated, dried and cleaned at partner factories. Used in light-coloured sauces and food processing.
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 cleanedMicrobiological testing per lotSteam treatment on request
Contract pricing above black pepper, reflecting the loss during soaking and decortication.Technical specification
| PARAMETER | UNIT | VALUE | TEST METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk density | g/l | ≥ 600 | 1 litre measure |
| Moisture | % | ≤ 13.0 | ASTA 2.0 |
| Extraneous matter | % | ≤ 0.5 | ASTA 14.0 |
| Residual black berries | % | ≤ 1.0 | Sensory |
| Piperine | % | ≥ 5.0 | HPLC |
| Volatile oil | ml/100 g | ≥ 1.5 | Distillation |
| Total plate count | cfu/g | ≤ 10⁵ | ISO 4833 |
| 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 · 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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Raw material follows the pepper crop from February to May, but soaking and drying push finished goods about a month behind black pepper. 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



