Spices · United Arab Emirates
Importing spices from India to the United Arab Emirates
Whole, ground and blended spices exported from India, the world's largest spice producer and exporter, under Spices Board and FSSAI oversight.
HS classification
HS 0904–0910 (Chapter 9) — e.g. pepper 0904, cardamom 0908, turmeric 0910, cumin 0909
Documentation for United Arab Emirates
- Dubai Municipality FIRS product registration
- Lab testing at Dubai Municipality's Jebel Ali facility for microbiological contamination, pesticide residue and heavy metals — typically 2–5 working days
Labels must carry an Arabic translation, country of origin, and production/expiry dates before Dubai Municipality will clear the product.
Certifications that matter
Order volume and shipping
Courier for sample and carton quantities; air freight for pallet volumes; ocean freight for container loads.
Indiasay listings are built to be orderable from a single sample unit — MOQ and lead time are set per product, not per category, so test before committing to volume.
Listings
Yellow Pomelo Fruit
Net Weight 500 GM
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Candy Mix Jelly
Net Weight 500 GM
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Organic Fennel (Saunf)
Net Weight 200gm
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Cockscomb Powder (Mawal)
Net Weight 100gm
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Muesli Fruit Nut & Seeds
Net Weight 500 GM
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Saffron Facewash 200ML
Net Weight 200 ML
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Almond Chocolate Box
Net Weight 200 GM
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Saffron Face Scrub
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Saffron Facial Kit
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Request accessSpices — United Arab Emirates FAQ
What HS code does spices fall under when exporting from India?+
spices typically falls under: HS 0904–0910 (Chapter 9) — e.g. pepper 0904, cardamom 0908, turmeric 0910, cumin 0909.
What documentation is required to import spices from India into the United Arab Emirates?+
Importing spices into the United Arab Emirates requires: Dubai Municipality FIRS product registration; Lab testing at Dubai Municipality's Jebel Ali facility for microbiological contamination, pesticide residue and heavy metals — typically 2–5 working days.
What certifications matter when importing spices from India to the United Arab Emirates?+
The certifications that matter are: Halal certification, FSSAI licence (India), ESMA-compliant Arabic/English labeling.
Is spices regulated as a food, a drug, or something else in the United Arab Emirates?+
Labels must carry an Arabic translation, country of origin, and production/expiry dates before Dubai Municipality will clear the product.
How is spices shipped from India?+
Courier for sample and carton quantities; air freight for pallet volumes; ocean freight for container loads.
Can I order a sample of spices before committing to a full container?+
Indiasay listings are built to be orderable from a single sample unit or a small mixed set from USD 200, at the supplier's wholesale rate — MOQ and lead time are set per product, not per category, so a buyer can test before committing to pallet or container volume.