Bulk Nepalese black cardamom pods in burlap sacks at a wholesale spice warehouse

Global Export

From Kathmandu dry port to your warehouse, one tracking number.

We handle every step of export: certification, documentation, insurance, freight, and last-mile delivery. You place the order; we deliver the cardamom.

Markets We Serve

Four markets, each with its own paperwork, freight route, and clearance rules. We are set up for all four.

Middle East

6

Air freight · 3 – 5 days

  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Bahrain

Europe

6

Sea freight · 24 – 30 days

  • Germany
  • Netherlands
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain

North America

2

Sea freight · 30 – 38 days

  • USA (East & West coast)
  • Canada

Asia-Pacific

4

Air + sea · 7 – 22 days

  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia

What We Handle

Every document, every inspection,
every leg of the journey.

Phytosanitary Certification

Government-issued certificate confirming pest-free, compliant with destination-country plant-health rules.

Certificate of Origin

Nepal Chamber-issued, preferential duty access under SAFTA and select bilateral trade treaties.

Commercial Invoice & Packing List

Itemized, HS-coded (0908.31), matched to bill of lading, ready for your customs broker.

Cargo Insurance

All-risk coverage up to 110% of invoice value, optional on every shipment, compulsory on CIF terms.

Multi-Modal Freight

Courier for samples, air-freight for time-sensitive orders, FCL/LCL sea for pallets and containers.

Door-to-Door Tracking

One tracking number covers Kathmandu dispatch, transshipment, and local last-mile delivery.

Trade Terms

Pick the Incoterm that fits your supply chain.

We quote in any of the four most-used terms. If your operations team prefers something else, tell us and we'll match it.

EXW

Ex Works

Pick up from our warehouse in Kathmandu. You arrange export clearance and freight.

FOB

Free On Board

We deliver to Kolkata or Kathmandu dry port, export-cleared, loaded onto your vessel.

CIF

Cost, Insurance & Freight

Our most-ordered term. We cover freight and insurance to your destination port.

DDP

Delivered Duty Paid

Door-to-door including destination duties. You just receive the goods.

Compliance Spec Sheet

The technical data your customs broker will ask for.

HS Code
0908.31.00
Moisture
≤ 9% flue-dried / ≤ 12% Bhatti-cured
Pesticide residue
EU MRL compliant
Aflatoxin
<5 ppb B1
Fumigation
Methyl bromide / heat-treated on request
Packing
Jute sacks, food-grade liner
Request full spec PDF

Shipping Journey

From order confirmation to your dock.

1
Day 0

Order confirmed

Quote accepted, 30% deposit received.

2
Day 1–3

Packed at farm

Pods sorted, sacked, lab-sampled.

3
Day 4–6

Dispatched KTM

Customs cleared at Kathmandu dry port.

4
Day 7–30

In transit

Air freight 3–5 days, sea 24–38 days.

5
Day 30+

Delivered

Handover at your port or door (DDP).

Export FAQ

Answers for your ops and compliance team.

What is your minimum order for export?

25kg for LCL consolidation shipments, 500kg for palletized LCL, and one full 20-foot container (~18 tonnes) for FCL.

What payment terms do you accept?

30% advance by wire with 70% against scan of bill of lading. We also accept confirmed irrevocable LCs through SWIFT for orders above $50k.

Which ports do you ship from?

Air freight out of Kathmandu (KTM). Sea freight consolidated at Kolkata (IN) or Birgunj dry port with transshipment via Colombo (LK) or Singapore (SG).

Can you fumigate for destination requirements?

Yes. Methyl bromide and heat-treatment both available on request. Most EU and US destinations accept our standard phytosanitary without fumigation.

Do you handle customs at the destination?

On DDP terms, yes. We clear and deliver. On CIF / FOB / EXW, your broker handles destination clearance with the documents we provide.

What is the typical lead time for a first order?

4–6 weeks for an FCL from PO to delivery (sea, Europe), 2–3 weeks for air freight to the Gulf, and 2 weeks for a courier sample shipment.