Commercial B2B Product Description: Fresh Onions (Red, Pink, White & Yellow)

Product Category: Fresh Vegetables / Agricultural Produce

HS Codes (Harmonized System):

• 0703.10.10: Fresh Onions (Red, Pink, white & Yellow Variants)

• 0703.10.19: Other Onions & Shallots (Fresh or Chilled)

1. Product Overview & Quality Standards

Sourced directly from certified agricultural hubs (Nashik/Maharashtra, Gujarat, and South India), our fresh onions are harvested at full skin maturity, properly cured, and graded for high dry-matter content. Designed to endure long ocean voyages without sprouting or decay, they offer strong pungency, thick protective outer skins, and extended shelf life.

• Selection & Sorting: 100% machine-graded and hand-sorted for uniform size, color, and bulb integrity.
• Skin & Firmness: Multi-layered, dry outer scales with firm, crisp inner flesh.
• Defect Tolerances: Free from mold, decay, mechanical damage, hollow necks, or double bulbs ($< 1\%$ total tolerance).

2. Commercial Varieties & Color Specifications

3. Technical & Bulk Specifications

4. Bulk Packaging Options

Packaging is engineered to ensure maximum airflow and prevent moisture buildup, sweat damage, or heat generation during transit:

Option A: Lenomesh / PP Mesh Bags (Industry Standard)

• Net Unit Weights: 5kg, 10kg, 18kg, 20kg, or 25kg per mesh bag.
• Bag Color: Red, Light Pink, or Yellow (matched to onion color).
• Advantage: Maximum air circulation and high cost-efficiency for high-volume wholesale distribution.

Option B: Jute / Gunny Bags (Traditional Transit)

• Net Unit Weights: 25kg or 50kg heavy-duty jute bags.
• Advantage: Absorbs residual humidity; suitable for non-reefer ambient sea routes or overland trucking.

Option C: Jumbo Big Bags (Bulk Processing Units)

• Net Weight: 1,000kg - 1,200kg vented FIBC Jumbo Bags.
• Advantage: Ideal for industrial food processors, dehydrators, and bulk distribution hubs.

5. Container Loadability & Logistics (FCL Metrics)

Due to moisture risks, fresh onions are shipped in Reefer Containers with active air ventilation  or ventilated dry containers for short sea routes.

• Palletization: Available upon request using ISPM-15 heat-treated wooden pallets.

6. Phytosanitary & Export Compliance

• Phytosanitary Certificate: Issued by NPPO / Plant Quarantine Department for pest-free export clearance.
• Certificate of Origin: Chamber of Commerce / GSP / APEDA certificates provided.
• Quality & Weight Inspection: SGS / Intertek / Geo-Chem pre-shipment inspection certificates supported.
• Export Regulatory Compliance: Fully compliant with APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) norms and destination country import protocols.

7. Commercial Terms & Supply Capabilities

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 1 X 40 ft High-Cube Reefer Container ((approx.)28 MT).
• Monthly Supply Capacity: 2,000+ Metric Tons / 70+ FCL per month.
• Incoterms Supported: FOB, CFR, CIF.
• Payment Terms:
• 30% T/T Advance + 70% against scanned Bill of Lading (B/L) copies.
• 100% Irrevocable, Confirmed L/C at sight from a top-tier bank.
• Lead Time: 5 to 7 days from order confirmation to port loading.