Import asafoetida (hing) and curry leaves from India
Compounded asafoetida (hing) powder and dried curry leaves for South Asian retail, restaurants and food makers, with ingredients declared.
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What is asafoetida and curry leaves from India, and where is it grown?
Asafoetida, called hing, is a pungent resin used in small amounts in Indian cooking. Most hing sold in India is compounded, meaning the raw resin is ground and blended with a carrier such as rice flour, wheat flour or gum arabic, with Hathras in Uttar Pradesh a main processing centre. Vats Consultancy supplies hing powder and dried curry leaves, with the ingredients declared, FOB or CIF.
| Also called | Hing; curry leaf is kadi patta |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ferula assa-foetida (hing); Murraya koenigii, also written Bergera koenigii (curry leaf) |
| Customs code (HS, indicative) | Asafoetida 1301.90; classification of dried curry leaves depends on form, so confirm with your customs broker |
| Main growing areas | Hing is processed mainly in Hathras (Uttar Pradesh) from imported resin; curry leaves are grown across southern India, in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala |
| Season | Curry leaves are harvested through the year and dried. Hing resin is imported, so supply does not depend on an Indian harvest. |
| Forms we supply | Compounded hing powder, Hing lumps and granules, Dried curry leaves, Curry leaf powder |
| Terms | FOB or CIF, other terms on request |
| Minimum order | From a pallet of retail packs; bulk usually by the container |
Last reviewed 2 November 2026. Customs codes are indicative: your customs broker has the last word.
Which asafoetida and curry leaves types and grades can I buy?
Tell us your use and we will recommend a grade, or match a specification you already have.
Compounded hing
Raw resin blended with a carrier. The carrier is a labelling matter: wheat flour contains gluten, and rice flour does not.
Hing strength
The share of resin in the compound varies by grade and price. We agree the strength before we quote.
Dried curry leaves
Whole leaf, dried to keep colour and aroma, sold in bulk or in retail packs.
What quality checks do buyers use?
These are the points we agree in writing before we quote, and confirm with a sample or a laboratory test.
- Resin content (hing). The strength of the compound, agreed in the specification.
- Carrier and ingredients. Stated in full so that you can label correctly, including gluten if wheat flour is used.
- Aroma. Confirmed by sample.
- Colour and stems (curry leaf). Green leaf with a limit on stems and broken pieces.
- Moisture. Kept low for storage and shipping.
How is asafoetida and curry leaves packed and shipped?
Packing and loading are agreed with you, and we confirm the exact loadable weight for your pack.
- Retail tins, jars and sachets for hing, including private label.
- Bulk bags or cartons for curry leaves.
- Full container load, or palletised smaller lots.
Who buys it:
- Indian and ethnic food retailers
- Restaurant and foodservice groups
- Spice blenders
- Snack and ready-meal makers
- Private-label brands
Which tests, documents and rules apply?
Importing markets differ in what they test and what they accept. We confirm the requirement for your product and your destination before we quote, and arrange the tests per lot.
- Allergen declaration. Compounded hing may contain wheat flour (gluten). The label must say so where your market requires it.
- Pesticide residues (curry leaf). Some markets look closely at residues in Indian herbs and leaves. We match the limits of your market and test per lot.
- Microbiology. Salmonella and plate counts where required.
- Phytosanitary certificate. Provided when the destination requires it.
Be clear about origin. The raw hing resin comes from Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia. India compounds and packs it. We state the facts on the documents of each lot.
Documents we prepare
- Commercial invoice and packing list. Matched to your purchase order and to the container loading.
- Certificate of origin. States the true origin of the goods, and supports preferential duty where a trade agreement applies.
- Phytosanitary certificate. Issued by India's plant quarantine authority where your destination requires it.
- Quality and residue certificates. Test reports for pesticide residues, aflatoxin or other contaminants where your market requires them.
Spice export destinations by country | International markets | Spices Board India
How does an order work?
The same four steps apply whether you order one pallet or a full container.
Specification
You share the spice, grade, form (whole or ground), packing and destination port.
Quote and sample
We quote FOB or CIF and arrange a pre-shipment sample.
Contract
Price, quantity and payment terms are agreed in writing.
Shipping and documents
We arrange loading, shipping and the export paperwork.
Common questions about importing asafoetida and curry leaves from India
What is compounded asafoetida?
It is raw asafoetida resin ground and blended with a carrier such as rice flour, wheat flour or gum arabic, so that it is easy to measure and use. Pure resin is very strong and hard to handle.
Does hing contain gluten?
It can. Some compounded hing uses wheat flour as the carrier. Others use rice flour. We tell you which, so you can label correctly.
Is hing grown in India?
Raw hing resin is mainly imported from Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia, and processed and compounded in India. Cultivation trials exist in the Himalayan region but the trade is still mostly imported resin.
Do you supply fresh curry leaves?
Fresh curry leaves are perishable and travel by air under strict plant-health rules. This page is about dried curry leaves. Ask us about fresh if you need it.
What is the minimum order?
Retail packs can start from a pallet. Bulk lots usually move by the container.
Can I get a sample?
Yes. A sample lets you check strength, aroma and colour.
Which terms do you quote?
FOB from an Indian port, or CIF to your port.
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