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Indian Spices · Whole Spices
Star Anise
Illicium verum
Whole star anise with eight-pointed pods and a liquorice aroma, used in biryani masala, Asian cooking and beverages.
- Origin
- India
- HS code
- 0909.61
- Minimum order
- 1 MT or mixed container
- Shelf life
- 24 months
Forms
Whole starsBroken
Grades
Premium Hand-selected Whole (Sortex)Standard Export Grade
PDF · product details, specification table and contact details
Product details
| Product | Star Anise |
|---|---|
| Botanical / technical name | Illicium verum |
| Category | Indian Spices › Whole Spices |
| Forms available | Whole stars, Broken |
| Varieties / grades | Premium Hand-selected Whole (Sortex), Standard Export Grade |
| Origin | India |
| HS code (indicative) | 0909.61 |
| Packing | 15kg Cartons with inner lining |
| Container load, 20 ft | On request |
| Container load, 40 ft | On request |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Minimum order | 1 MT, or part of a mixed container |
| Port & terms | Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mumbai · FOB, CFR, CIF |
Typical specifications
| Moisture | Max 10.0% |
|---|---|
| Volatile Oil | Min 2.5% v/w |
| Broken/Fragments | Max 5.0% by weight |
| Seedless Pods | Max 2.0% by weight |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% |
Values are typical. Final specifications are confirmed per contract and lot, with a certificate of analysis.
Star Anise in other languages
- Hindi
- चक्र फूल (बादियान)
- Gujarati
- બાદિયાન
- Tamil
- அன்னாசிப்பூ
- Arabic
- يانسون نجمي
- Persian
- بادیان ستارهای
- Spanish
- Anís estrellado
- Portuguese
- Anis-estrelado
- French
- Anis étoilé (badiane)
- German
- Sternanis
- Italian
- Anice stellato
- Dutch
- Steranijs
- Russian
- Бадьян
- Turkish
- Yıldız anason
- Chinese
- 八角
- Japanese
- スターアニス (八角)
- Korean
- 팔각
- Malay
- Bunga lawang
- Indonesian
- Bunga lawang
Star Anise: questions buyers ask
What is the botanical name of star anise?
Star Anise is supplied as Illicium verum. Available forms: Whole stars, Broken.
What is the minimum order quantity for star anise?
For bulk star anise we usually start at 1 metric ton. You can also add it to a mixed 20 ft or 40 ft container with other products — useful for trial orders and smaller importers.
How is star anise packed for export?
15kg Cartons with inner lining. Indicative container load: 20 ft — On request; 40 ft — On request. Private label packing with your artwork and barcodes is available.
Where can I get the specification for star anise?
Typical specifications are listed on this page and in the downloadable specification sheet (PDF). Final values are confirmed per contract with a certificate of analysis.
How do I get the current export price for star anise?
Send your required grade, packing, quantity and destination port through the quote form or WhatsApp (+91 81692 82942). We quote FOB Nhava Sheva, CFR or CIF, usually within 24 hours.
