Why Indian garlic for Vietnam
Vietnam is a regular buyer of Indian garlic in trade records, alongside its own and Chinese supply.
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 Vietnam
Sea freight across the Bay of Bengal and the South China Sea.
- Entry: Cat Lai, Ho Chi Minh City
- Entry: Hai Phong
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 Vietnam is regulated by the Plant Protection Department, Ministry of Agriculture.
Importing into Vietnam: what is needed
- Vietnam admits a fresh plant product only after a pest risk analysis for that product and country, and the importer needs an import permit.
- The importer confirms with the Plant Protection Department that Indian garlic is admitted before ordering.
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment.
- 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 Vietnam?
Vietnam is a regular buyer of Indian garlic in trade records, alongside its own and Chinese supply. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Vietnam?
Sea freight across the Bay of Bengal and the South China Sea. Main entry: Cat Lai, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Vietnam?
Vietnam admits a fresh plant product only after a pest risk analysis for that product and country, and the importer needs an import permit. The importer confirms with the Plant Protection Department that Indian garlic is admitted before ordering. A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. 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.
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