Spices · United States
Importing spices from India to the United States
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 States
- FDA food facility registration for the manufacturing/packing facility
- FDA Prior Notice filed for every shipment before arrival
No FDA pre-market approval is required for spices sold as food — Prior Notice and correct labeling are the operative requirements.
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.
Order sizes we serve
Sample
from $200
E-commerce restock
200–500 units
Pallet
distribution volume
Container
full load
The fastest-growing buyer for spices landed in the United States is an Amazon FBA, Shopify, Etsy or TikTok Shop seller restocking 200–500 units at a time, not a distributor buying by the pallet — landed cost is quoted per unit, in USD, so it can be checked directly against a marketplace listing price. Amazon FBA prep — labelling, polybagging and carton marking to the destination fulfilment centre's requirements — is arranged per order; confirm the exact prep specification for your listing before dispatch, since it varies by product and by Amazon's own current requirements.
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 States 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 States?+
Importing spices into the United States requires: FDA food facility registration for the manufacturing/packing facility; FDA Prior Notice filed for every shipment before arrival.
What certifications matter when importing spices from India to the United States?+
The certifications that matter are: FSSAI licence (India), Spices Board certificate of origin, Certificate of Analysis (microbiological, pesticide residue).
Is spices regulated as a food, a drug, or something else in the United States?+
No FDA pre-market approval is required for spices sold as food — Prior Notice and correct labeling are the operative requirements.
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.