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— HS codes, Incoterms, ports, payments.

Comprehensive procurement reference for Kohenoor International / HerbnSeed.com. HS code table for 35+ products, Incoterms 2020 explained, Karachi + Port Qasim specifics, payment terms guide, documentation checklist.

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HS code reference

Harmonized System codes for our 35+ commercial products. Verify with your destination customs broker for any code variations or sub-classifications applicable to your specific market.

ProductHS CodePage
Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)0910.99Product page
Pink Salt (Khewra)2501.00Product page
Sea buckthorn berries0810.90Product page
Sea buckthorn oil1212.99 / 1515.90Product page
Fennel seeds (saunf)0909.61 / 0909.62Product page
Rose petals dried0603.90 / 1211.90Product page
Rose water3301.29 / 1301.90Product page
Rose essential oil3301.29
Basil seeds (sabja)1207.99 / 1211.90Product page
Guar seeds1207.99Product page
Guar gum1302.32guarseed.com →
Ephedra herb1211.90Product page
Cumin seeds (zeera)0909.31Product page
Coriander seeds (dhania)0909.21Product page
Black seed (kalonji)0909.61 / 0910.99Product page
Sesame seeds white1207.40Product page
Sesame seeds black1207.40Product page
Alfalfa seeds1209.21alfalfaseeds.org →
Berseem clover1209.22Product page
Persian clover1209.29Product page
Oats seeds1004.00Product page
Barley seeds1003.10 / 1003.90Product page
Sorghum sudan grass seed1209.29Product page
Pearl millet seed1209.29Product page
Mustard / rapeseed1207.50 / 1205.10Product page
Sunflower seeds1206.00Product page
Flax / linseed1204.00Product page
Castor seeds1207.30Product page
Pinenuts shell0802.91Product page
Pinenuts kernels0802.92Product page
Apricot dried0813.10Product page
Apricot kernels1212.99Product page
Walnut kernels0802.32
Senna leaves1211.90Product page
Licorice (mulethi)1211.90Product page
Frankincense (luban)1301.90Product page
Juniper berries0909.61Product page
Harmal seeds (esfand)1211.90Product page
Turmeric (haldi)0910.30Product page
Chilli (red, dried, whole)0904.21 / 0904.22Product page
Onion seeds1209.91Product page
Carrot seeds1209.91Product page
Radish seeds1209.91Product page

Incoterms 2020 — what each means

We quote in any Incoterm you prefer. Most experienced B2B buyers use FOB Karachi and arrange their own freight; first-time buyers often take CFR or CIF for simplicity.

EXW Hyderabad

Ex-works · cheapest
  • Buyer collects at our Hyderabad warehouse
  • All shipping/customs costs on buyer
  • Best for buyers with Pakistani forwarder

FOB Karachi

Most popular for experienced buyers
  • We deliver onboard vessel at Karachi/Qasim
  • Buyer's freight forwarder takes over from BL
  • Risk transfers when goods cross ship's rail

CFR (port of discharge)

First-time buyers favorite
  • We pay sea freight to destination port
  • Buyer arranges marine insurance
  • Single landed-cost number

CIF (port of discharge)

Includes marine insurance
  • We pay freight + marine insurance
  • Most all-inclusive
  • Slightly higher than CFR

DAP / DDP (named destination)

Door-to-door
  • We deliver to your warehouse address
  • DDP includes destination duty (we coordinate)
  • Most expensive · simplest for buyer

Karachi + Port Qasim — logistics specifics

LaneDetail
Primary origin portKarachi Port Trust (KPT) — most fenugreek/spice shipments
Secondary origin portPort Qasim Authority (PQA) — for bulk and break-bulk
Major carriers (frequency)Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Emirates Shipping, COSCO, Pacific International Lines
Karachi → Jebel Ali UAE~3-5 days · weekly direct calls
Karachi → Jeddah Saudi~5-7 days
Karachi → Sohar Oman~4-5 days
Karachi → Chittagong Bangladesh~7-10 days
Karachi → Colombo Sri Lanka~5-7 days
Karachi → Tanjung Priok Indonesia~14-18 days
Karachi → Mersin/Istanbul Turkey~14-20 days
Karachi → NY/NJ USA East Coast~28-32 days
Karachi → LA/LB USA West Coast~25-30 days
Karachi → Hamburg/Rotterdam EU~22-28 days
Karachi → Shanghai/Ningbo China~22-28 days
Standard 20ft FCL capacity14-25 MT depending on product density
Standard 40ft HC FCL capacity22-26 MT
Lead time (order to BL)10-14 days for most products; 21-28 days for retail-pack production

Payment terms — TT, LC, CAD, Trade Assurance

TT (Telegraphic Transfer)

Standard for first orders
  • 30% advance + 70% against scanned BL copy
  • SWIFT wire transfer USD
  • Settles 1-3 banking days
  • Suitable for orders ≤ 1 FCL

LC at sight

Preferred for repeat / large buyers
  • 100% Letter of Credit at sight
  • Major banks all GCC, BD, IN, USA
  • Bank-mediated security
  • Adds USD 200-500 LC fees

LC 30/60/90 days

Tier-1 buyers, repeat relationships
  • Deferred payment after BL date
  • Tier-1 multinational buyers preferred
  • Slight pricing premium for buyer credit

Cash Against Documents (CAD)

Established relationships
  • Documents released against payment
  • Repeat buyers with track record
  • No advance required

Trade Assurance (Alibaba)

First-time buyers via Alibaba
  • Escrow payment via Alibaba
  • We are Gold Supplier verified
  • Buyer protection on quality + on-time

Western Union / Wise

Sample orders only
  • For 100g free sample courier fees
  • Or for <USD 1,000 sample orders
  • Cheapest small-amount transfer

Documentation checklist per shipment

Standard document set we ship with every container. Destination-specific extras coordinated per shipment.

DocumentIssuer / Purpose
Commercial invoiceKohenoor — confirms transaction details
Packing listKohenoor — bag-by-bag inventory
Bill of Lading (BL)Carrier — title document for the cargo
Certificate of OriginPakistan Chamber of Commerce / TDAP — proves Pakistani origin
Phytosanitary CertificateDepartment of Plant Protection — for plant products (most of our SKUs)
Fumigation CertificateMethyl-bromide or phosphine — required by most destinations
Halal CertificatePakistan Halal Authority + JAKIM/SFDA/MUI/ESMA chains as needed
Lab COA (Certificate of Analysis)Internal lab or SGS/Bureau Veritas/Intertek per buyer
ISO 22000 / HACCP attestationReference to facility certification
Insurance certificateIf CIF; marine cargo insurance per shipment
Destination-specific (coordinated per shipment)
FDA Prior Notice (USA)Filed pre-vessel-arrival via PNSI
SASO Conformity (Saudi)Per shipment for retail-pack — adds USD 350-650
ESMA Conformity (UAE)For retail-pack — adds USD 250-400
MUI Halal cert (Indonesia)For retail-pack BPJPH — adds USD 400-700
SLSI (Sri Lanka)For retail-pack — adds USD 280-450
CCC (China)For salt lamps with electrical components
PSFTA Certificate of Origin (Sri Lanka)For preferential tariff treatment under Pakistan-Sri Lanka FTA
CPFTA Certificate of Origin (China)For preferential tariff treatment under China-Pakistan FTA Phase II

Need procurement guidance?

WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for any HS code, Incoterm, port logistics, or payment-terms question. Same-day reply.

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