Sesame Seeds at a glance
- Purity
- 99%+ (sortex-graded)
- Moisture
- ≤ 6%
- MOQ
- 5 metric tons
- HS Code
- 1207.40
- Harvest Season
- Oct – Dec
- Shelf Life
- 18–24 months
Packaging: 25kg & 50kg dual-layer export bags · custom private-label packing on request
Nutrition (per 100g)
What USA buyers of sesame seeds need
FDA Prior Notice
We provide the shipment details required for FDA Prior Notice filing ahead of arrival at a US port.
Lab Reports & COAs
Certificates of analysis and purity data ship with every lot, ready for your compliance team.
Full Traceability
Single-origin lots from the Malwa belt with lot-level documentation for your compliance file.
How long does shipping sesame seeds to the USA take?
Ocean transit to US ports typically takes 25–35 days from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, depending on carrier routing.
| Destination port | Typical transit |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles / Long Beach | 28–35 days |
| New York / New Jersey | 25–30 days |
| Savannah | 27–32 days |
Sesame Seeds exports to the USA
What is the MOQ for sesame seeds exports to the USA?
MOQ for sesame seeds is 5 metric tons per order, with a physical sample available for your quality team before any bulk commitment.
What documentation ships with sesame seeds to the USA?
Every lot to the USA ships with FDA Prior Notice shipment details, a certificate of analysis, and a phytosanitary certificate, plus the commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
How long does shipping sesame seeds to the USA take?
Ocean transit to US ports typically takes 25–35 days from Mundra or Nhava Sheva, depending on carrier routing.
Which Incoterms does Beejveda support for USA shipments?
We ship FOB (Free on Board) — you arrange ocean freight and insurance from the Indian port (Mundra or Nhava Sheva).
What are the payment terms for USA orders?
50% advance to confirm the order and 50% before shipment, by SWIFT bank transfer (T/T). We do not accept Letter of Credit (L/C) initially.
Sesame Seeds exports to other markets
Sourcing sesame seeds for the USA?
Tell us your quantity and destination port — we respond within 24 hours with pricing and documentation.