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Vietnam Black Pepper (500g/l & 550g/l FAQ & ASTA Clean)

Whole Black Peppercorns (Piper Nigrum) — Binh Phuoc & Dak Nong Origin — Container Cargo via Cat Lai Port

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Indicative Export Standards & Industry Trade Specifications
Commercial Trade Notice: The specifications below represent standard international export benchmarks and typical commercial grades. Final specifications, packing, origin documentation and shipment terms are confirmed against the selected supplier and destination requirements at quotation stage.
Harmonized System (HS) Code 0904.11.20 (Black Pepper, whole, neither crushed nor ground)
Available Grades 500 g/l FAQ, 550 g/l FAQ, 570 g/l ASTA Clean Quality, Pinhead, Light Berries
Bulk Density (Weight/Liter) 500 g/l, 550 g/l, 570 g/l min (accurate pycnometer measurement)
Moisture Content Max 12.5%
Extraneous Matter Max 0.5% (ASTA Clean) / Max 1.0% (FAQ Grade)
Piperine Content Min 4.5% – 5.5% (sharp pungent aroma and high essential oil yield)
Volatile Oil Content Min 2.0% – 2.5%
Microbiological Purity Microbiological Benchmark: Tested Salmonella negative per export lot; steam sterilization or ETO-free treatment coordinated with partner processing facilities upon contract requirement.
Color & Appearance Natural dark brownish-black wrinkled surface; uniform berries
Packaging Formats 25 kg or 50 kg multi-wall kraft paper sacks, new PP bags with inner liner, or jute bags
Container Stuffing Capacity Approx. 15 Metric Tons per 20ft FCL (bagged); 26–27 Metric Tons per 40ft HC container
Port of Loading (FOB) Cat Lai Port, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Available Incoterms FOB Cat Lai Port, CIF Global Ports (Rotterdam, New York, Hamburg, Jebel Ali), CFR
Certifications & Testing Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, Certificate of Origin, SGS / VinaControl inspection
* Batch-specific physical parameters, grade tolerances, moisture levels, and chemical analyses are confirmed via pre-shipment laboratory analysis (e.g., SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Vinacontrol upon buyer request). Certificate of Analysis (COA) is furnished with official export shipping documentation.

Frequently Asked Procurement Questions

What is the difference between 500g/l FAQ and 550g/l ASTA Quality black pepper?

The grams-per-liter (g/l) metric defines the bulk density and maturity of the peppercorns. 500g/l FAQ (Fair Average Quality) is standard commercial pepper used widely for general culinary distribution and extraction. 550g/l and 570g/l ASTA (American Spice Trade Association) grade represents denser, fully matured berries that have undergone machine spiraling and air separation, resulting in extraneous matter below 0.5% and higher piperine levels.

Can you provide steam-sterilized pepper for ready-to-eat food processing?

Yes. For European, American, and Japanese food processors requiring strict pathogen control, we furnish steam-sterilized black pepper that is guaranteed Salmonella-negative (0 in 25g) with total plate count (TPC) conforming to international food safety regulations without ethylene oxide (ETO) irradiation.

What is the typical container loading capacity for black pepper?

A standard 20ft ocean container accommodates approximately 15 Metric Tons of black pepper packed in 25kg or 50kg bags. A 40ft High Cube (HC) container accommodates approximately 26 to 27 Metric Tons.

How does FILOSHA handle export documentation and quality certificates?

Every commercial export shipment includes an official Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Plant Protection Department of Vietnam, a standard Certificate of Origin (Form B, Form A, or EUR.1 under EVFTA), a Fumigation Certificate, and independent analysis certificates from SGS or Vinacontrol.