Bibhakar Spices ships from India by sea (LCL and FCL), air freight and courier, on FOB or CIF terms under Incoterms® 2020. The minimum order is 5 kg per product, lead time is 10–45 days from a confirmed order, and payment terms are agreed with you for each order. Quotes are in US dollars and valid for 7 days.
SHIPS FROMGhaziabad, Delhi NCR, India
PORTSNhava Sheva · Mundra · ICD Tughlakabad · Delhi air
INCOTERMSFOB · CIF
PAYMENTMutually agreed for each order
CURRENCYUSD (EUR on request); RUB via Sberbank for Russia; INR for India
MINIMUM ORDER5 kg per product
LEAD TIME10–45 days from confirmed order
SAMPLESPaid — sample cost charged
1 · SHIPPING
How we ship
Sea freight leaves from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) or Mundra, or from ICD Tughlakabad near Delhi. Air freight leaves from Delhi (IGI) air cargo.
MODEBEST FORMINIMUMTYPICAL TIMING
Sea — LCLMixed or smaller lots shared in a container5 kg per product10–45 days to dispatch + sea transit
Sea — FCLFull 20 ft or 40 ft container, best price per kg20 ft container10–45 days to dispatch + sea transit
Air freightUrgent or high-value lots, e.g. cardamom5 kg per product10–45 days to dispatch + 2–5 days flight
CourierPaid samples and small trial orders (DHL, FedEx, UPS)Samples3–7 days door to door
Indicative sea transit, port to port
UAEJebel Ali, Dubai5–8 days
USANew York / Savannah / Los Angeles25–40 days
RussiaNovorossiysk / St Petersburg30–45 days
EuropeRotterdam / Hamburg / Antwerp25–40 days
ChinaShanghai / Qingdao15–25 days
Transit times vary with carrier, route and season. Exact schedules are confirmed with every booking.
2 · INCOTERMS® 2020
Who pays for what
FOBFree on BoardWe deliver to the vessel at the Indian port and clear export. You pay ocean freight and insurance.
CIFCost, Insurance, FreightWe pay freight and cargo insurance to your port. You handle import clearance.
Import duties, taxes and customs clearance at destination are paid by the buyer unless agreed otherwise in writing.
3 · PAYMENT
Payment terms
ORDER TYPETERMS
Payment termsMutually agreed and discussed for each order, then written on the proforma invoice
SamplesPaid — the sample cost is charged before dispatch
Buyers in RussiaPayment through Sberbank, including in roubles (RUB)
India (domestic)Bank transfer or UPI against GST invoice
Accepted: SWIFT bank transfer (USD, EUR) and payment through Sberbank in roubles (RUB) for buyers in Russia; other methods by agreement. Indian buyers: bank transfer or UPI against GST invoice. We do not accept card payments for trade orders.
Protect your payment
Our bank details appear only on our signed proforma invoice, in the name Bibhakar & Sons Private Limited. We never change bank details by email or chat. If you receive such a message, call us on +91 70114 18721 before paying.
4 · ORDER PROCESS
From enquiry to delivery
01EnquiryProduct, quantity and destination.
02QuotePrice in USD, valid 7 days.
03Paid sampleApprove quality before ordering.
04Agree termsPayment and Incoterm agreed; proforma signed.
05Production & QCCleaning, grading and packing.
06Shipping10–45 days from confirmed order; documents sent.
07DeliveryBalance per agreed terms; documents released.
PRICINGHow we price
Prices in USD per kg or per unit, by product, grade and pack
Spice prices move with harvests — quotes valid 7 days
Destination duties, taxes and clearance not included
Minimum order 5 kg per product; volume pricing for larger lots and repeat contracts
EXPORT PACKINGPacked for the journey
Bulk packs of 5, 10, 30 and 40 kg with food-grade liners
Master cartons on heat-treated (ISPM-15) pallets
Moisture protection for sea freight
Every carton marked with product, lot, weight and destination
CLAIMSIf something is wrong
Report within 7 days of arrival, with photos and lot number
We keep a retained sample of every lot
Disputes on quality settled by an independent accredited lab
Replacement, credit note or refund for confirmed claims
Retail packs also on Amazon, Flipkart, JioMart and ONDC
TRADE FAQ
Common questions
Which Incoterms do you offer?FOB and CIF under Incoterms® 2020. Samples go by courier.
What are your payment terms?Payment terms are agreed with you for each order and written on the proforma invoice. Buyers in Russia can pay through Sberbank, including in roubles.
Can Russian buyers pay in roubles?Yes. Buyers in Russia can pay through Sberbank, including in Russian roubles (RUB). We share the payment details on the proforma invoice.
How long does it take to ship?Lead time is 10–45 days from a confirmed order, depending on product and volume. Sea transit adds about 5–8 days to the UAE, 15–25 to China, 25–40 to Europe or the USA and 30–45 to Russia.
Can you ship a mixed container?Yes. Different spices and pack types can ship together in one LCL or FCL shipment.
Who pays import duties?The buyer, under both FOB and CIF terms, unless agreed otherwise in writing.
How do I check your bank details are genuine?They appear only on our signed proforma invoice, in the name Bibhakar & Sons Private Limited. Call +91 70114 18721 before paying if anything looks different.
Need a CIF price to your port?
Send product, quantity and destination port — we quote landed cost options.
