Fresh ginger is an exported product with relatively profitable revenue in 2023. So what standards must be met when exporting ginger? And what standards do ginger exports need to adapt? Let’s find out more details with Viet Linh in the article below.
1. Overview of the current ginger export market
Fresh ginger is considered a great spice that can be used conventionally in Vietnamese cuisine. Ginger is also considered a traditional medicinal herb. Therefore, ginger has been consumed in large quantities in Vietnam. Furthermore, ginger in the international market is also being sought after and imported in large quantities to serve advanced, modern countries that do not have the conditions to develop this plant.
Vietnamese ginger is highly appreciated for its quality and has a warm, aromatic taste that is favored by many countries such as the US, China, Japan and Europe. That has created a great opportunity for Vietnamese ginger to be available worldwide.
According to statistics compiled by the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association in September 2023, Vietnam’s ginger exports reached nearly 26 million USD, an increase of 3 times over the same period last year. The countries that import Vietnamese ginger the most are Australia, India, Pakistan and European countries.
For example, in Australia, Vietnamese frozen ginger has just been sold in supermarkets, stores, and online channels. The price of Vietnamese ginger in Australia is about 9-13 AUD per kg (150,000-200,000). Ginger is packaged in half a kilogram or one kilogram mainly for restaurants.
In addition to fresh ginger, Vietnamese processed ginger is also consumed quite remarkably, especially candied ginger is a popular type of snack.
2. Standards for ginger to be exported
Each import market will have different regulations and standards on imported products. However, there will be some common standards according to international standards that may include:
Quality requirements
Exported ginger product lines should meet the following standards:
- Ginger must be solid, intact, not rotten or crushed
- Ginger must be cleaned of foreign impurities that can be seen with flesh eyes
- Not damaged by harmful organisms that affect the appearance of ginger
- The outside of the tuber’s skin is not unusually wet, unless there is condensation due to having just been taken out of cold storage. If you wash ginger, it requires proper drying
- No strange odors and/or tastes
- Ginger peel is not scratched, light scratches that have dried are not considered defects
- Dry enough to use; Peels, stems and cuts must be completely dry when harvested.
Presentation requirements
In addition to quality standards, ginger also achieves uniformity and has its own packaging and labeling standards, such as:
Uniformity
Packaging of fresh ginger roots must ensure uniformity, including only roots of the same size and quality. The part of the tuber visible on the package must represent the entire tuber contained in the package.
In each package, the weight of the heaviest tuber must not be greater than twice the weight of the lightest tuber.
Packaging
Fresh ginger must be packaged to protect it from impact and scratches. Printing or labeling fresh ginger must use non-toxic ink or glue.
Fresh ginger root is packaged in packaging that must comply with TCVN 9770:2013 (CAC/RCP 44-1995, Amd.1-2004) – Code of practice for packaging and transporting fresh vegetables, roots and fruits.
Packages
Fresh ginger packages must ensure quality, hygiene, ventilation and durability; The packages must not have strange odors or contain impurities. In addition, packages must be suitable for loading, unloading, transporting by sea and preserving fresh ginger.
3. Instructions on the latest fresh ginger export procedures in 2024
So how to bring Vietnamese fresh ginger products to the international market? Below are the most detailed and latest procedures for exporting fresh ginger in 2024
Legal policy
Fresh ginger is not on the list of prohibited goods from import and export. Therefore, businesses can completely export fresh ginger to foreign markets like any normal agricultural product.
HS code Fresh ginger code
Based on the import and export tariff, the HS Code of fresh ginger is divided into 2 groups including 09101100 and 09101200. Specifically:
- 0910 – Ginger, saffron, curcuma, thyme, thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
- 09101100 – Unground or non-pureed ginger
- 09101200 – Ground or pureed ginger
Fresh ginger is an item with no export tax and no export VAT.
Customs procedures for exporting ginger
Export customs procedures are specified in Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular No. 39/2018/TT-BTC (amending Article 16 of Circular No. 38/2015/TT-BTC). Whether exporting ginger or any other type of agricultural product, your businesses need to prepare documents such as:
- Bill of sale
- VAT invoice
- List of goods
- Quality certification
- Certificate of origin
- Certificate of fumigation
- Export contract
Through this article, customers have clearly understood the procedures for exporting ginger. Customers need additional support in terms of paperwork, customs, or are wishing to import Vietnamese ginger, please contact Viet Linh at hotline 0345.128.188 for the best support.
