Why Indian garlic for Malaysia
Malaysia imports nearly all its garlic, most of it from China; Indian garlic is the pungent alternative.
Sizes we supply
Fresh white garlic, sorted by bulb size. Four sizes cover the range organised buyers usually ask for, from 27–32 mm up to 42 mm and above. Ships under HS 0703.20 (fresh or chilled garlic).
| Size | Bulb size |
|---|---|
| AA | 27–32 mm |
| AAA | 33–37 mm |
| AAAA | 38–42 mm |
| Bom | 42 mm+ |
Getting it to Malaysia
Sea freight across the Bay of Bengal into the Strait of Malacca ports.
- Entry: Port Klang
- Entry: Penang Port
Sailings from Nhava Sheva reach Port Klang in about 7 days.
We quote on Ex Works (EXW) and Free On Board (FOB): our responsibility ends at the Indian port or border point, and the onward leg is the buyer's. Import clearance in Malaysia is regulated by the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS).
Importing into Malaysia: what is needed
- The importer needs a MAQIS import permit (ePermit); importing farm produce without one is an offence in Malaysia.
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment.
- For citrus from India the certificate must also declare freedom from fruit flies and citrus greening.
- We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
Packing
- Packaging: Mesh bags or Cartons
- Pack sizes: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 50 kg
- Shelf life: 3–6 months, kept cool and dry
- Harvest: Late spring to early summer
Questions
Quick answers.
Can Balaji Fruit Company supply garlic to Malaysia?
Malaysia imports nearly all its garlic, most of it from China; Indian garlic is the pungent alternative. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Malaysia?
Sea freight across the Bay of Bengal into the Strait of Malacca ports. Main entry: Port Klang, Penang Port.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Malaysia?
The importer needs a MAQIS import permit (ePermit); importing farm produce without one is an offence in Malaysia. A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. For citrus from India the certificate must also declare freedom from fruit flies and citrus greening. We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
What is the HS code for fresh garlic?
HS 0703.20, fresh or chilled garlic.
When is garlic in season?
Late spring to early summer.
Garlic also: UAE · Saudi Arabia · Bangladesh · Sri Lanka · Nepal · Singapore · Qatar · Oman · Kuwait · Bahrain · Vietnam · Indonesia · United Kingdom · Netherlands · Germany · Canada
Also from us for Malaysia: Onions