From Indian port to your warehouse, documented at every step.
Where we ship from
| Route | Standard basis | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sea freight | FOB Kolkata | The main sea gateway for Bihar |
| Air and courier | FCA Kolkata or Delhi airport | Samples, trial lots and retail packs |
| Road to Nepal | Raxaul–Birgunj border crossing | Close to our office in Chapra |
Other Indian ports and CFR / CIF prices are quoted on request.
Shipping options by order size
| Method | Typical size | Transit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courier (DHL, FedEx) | Samples and small lots | 3–7 days | Makhana is charged on volumetric weight; we quote on exact carton size |
| Air freight | 50–200 kg | 5–10 days | Suits retail packs and flavoured makhana |
| Sea LCL | 200 kg to 2 tonnes | 25–45 days | Shared container |
| Sea FCL | Full container | 25–45 days | Planning estimate: about 1.1–1.3 tonnes of bulk makhana per 20 ft, 2.9–3.3 tonnes per 40 ft high-cube; confirmed on the loading plan |
Packing and loading plan
Every quotation includes a loading plan: cartons per pallet, pallets or cartons per container, and gross and net weights, worked out for your grade and packing.
| Packing | Contents | Container or freight (planning estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk makhana, 60 × 40 × 40 cm carton | About 5 kg per carton (grade dependent) | 20 ft: roughly 220–260 cartons (about 1.1–1.3 tonnes); 40 ft HC: roughly 580–660 cartons (about 2.9–3.3 tonnes) |
| Retail pouches, 24 per carton | 100 g × 24 = 2.4 kg; 200 g × 24 = 4.8 kg net | Pouch retail cartons are sized to the pouch; cartons per pallet and container on the loading plan |
| Air and courier | Charged on volumetric weight (L × W × H cm / 5,000 for most couriers) | A 60 × 40 × 40 cm carton with about 5 kg of makhana is billed as about 19 kg |
Documents with every shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list (identical product description, HS code, weights and consignee on both)
- Certificate of analysis from an NABL-accredited (ISO 17025) laboratory
- Certificate of origin (preferential where a trade agreement applies)
- Phytosanitary certificate where the destination requires it
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Copies of our export registrations (numbers printed on invoices once issued)
A fumigation certificate is provided only where the destination requires one.
Incoterms
We quote FOB by default for sea freight (Incoterms 2020): we deliver the goods, cleared for export, on board at the named Indian port. Air and courier shipments are quoted FCA at the Indian airport. CFR and CIF quotes are available; freight is passed through at cost. We do not quote DDP.
Payment terms
First three orders 100% advance, or 50% advance and 50% after an inspection you appoint; then 50/50 against documents; LC at sight above USD 5,000.
| Stage | Terms |
|---|---|
| First three orders | 100% advance by bank transfer (SWIFT, charges "OUR") |
| First orders with inspection | 50% advance, 50% before dispatch once an inspector you appoint (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas or similar) has passed the lot; inspection at your cost |
| Repeat buyers | 50% advance, 50% against scanned shipping documents before release of the bill of lading / AWB |
| Orders above USD 5,000 | Irrevocable Letter of Credit at sight from a first-class bank also accepted; full-container orders quoted individually |
| Not accepted | PayPal, Western Union, personal transfers or crypto |
Why advance for first orders, and how you stay protected: we buy the goods against your order. In return, you get a sample from the lot we intend to buy for you, with its lab certificate, before you pay, photographs of your packed lot before dispatch, a retention sample for any claim, and the option of third-party pre-shipment inspection (for example SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas) at your cost.
Lot fee
Each lot (one product and grade) worth less than USD 3,000 carries a fixed lot fee of USD 250. It covers that lot's NABL lab test and export documents, which cost the same whatever the lot size.
Registrations
Our export registrations (IEC, APEDA RCMC, FSSAI Central Licence) are pending. We issue proforma invoices and accept payment only after our IEC, APEDA RCMC and FSSAI Central Licence are issued and our GSTIN shows Active, and every number is printed on our invoices. See Verify Us.
Lead times
- Bulk makhana and flour: 7–10 days from receipt of advance
- Retail packs under our label: 10–15 days
- Private label: about 4–5 weeks after artwork sign-off (printing cylinders and pouches)
Quantity tiers used in our prices
| Line | Trial | Commercial | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makhana bulk, flavoured bulk and flour | 50–249 kg | 250–999 kg | 1 MT+ |
| Makhana, retail packs | 20–99 cartons | 100–499 cartons | 500+ cartons |
Test us with a sample and a trial lot.
Every sample comes from the lot we intend to buy for you, with its lab report. For our first five buyers, the lot fee on your first order is credited against your second.
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