Black Pepper supplier in Japan
We export Black Pepper from India to Japan in bulk — the origin of the trade’s benchmark grades — Malabar Garbled and Tellicherry Extra Bold — and the spice the EU checks hardest for Salmonella.
Who supplies Black Pepper to Japan?
YouPals exports Black Pepper from India to Japan in bulk — in the grade and packing you specify, steam-treated and lab-tested to Japan requirements, from sample quantities up to full container loads.
Shipping Black Pepper to Japan
Japan is a East Asia market that took 2% of India’s spice export value in FY2025-26. We ship from the Indian gateway ports — Mundra and Nhava Sheva on the west coast, Cochin and Tuticorin in the south — on the sailing that fits your schedule.
On entry to Japan, Black Pepper classifies under ITC-HS 0904 11 10. Ask us to confirm Japan’s current duty on that line before you commit — we would rather verify it than quote a rate that turns out wrong.
Black Pepper grades we ship to Japan
| Grade | Specification | Bought for |
|---|---|---|
| Malabar Garbled MG1MG1 | 525 g/l | Cleaned Malabar pepper at roughly 500–550 g/l bulk density — the workhorse export grade. |
| Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold (TGEB)TGEB | 560 g/l | The premium tier: bold, heavy Tellicherry berries above ~550 g/l, hand-selected from the largest fruit. |
On Japan specifically
We hold no Japan-specific duty, border-check or trade figure for Black Pepper. The page shows Black Pepper's own verified data instead.
That does not change what we ship you — it only means we will not print a Japan duty figure we have not verified. Ask us and we will confirm the current rate for your HS line before you commit.
Order terms
- Samples from 50–100 kg
- LCL from 1 MT, or a full 20ft container
- Sea freight FCL and LCL to Japan
- Whole or ground to your mesh size
- Steam-treated (ETO-free) on request
- Accredited pre-shipment testing to Japanese and your buyer’s requirements
- Jute or food-grade PP, liners, or your packing spec
- FOB, CFR or CIF — your choice of Incoterm
What to specify on a black pepper contract
- Available whole, cracked and ground, and as pepper oleoresin/essential oil and piperine extract
- Graded principally by bulk density (g/l): MG1 ~500–550 g/l, TGEB 550+ g/l, with lighter ungarbled grades below
- Machine-cleaned, garbled and gravity/sortex sorted to remove light berries, stalk and foreign matter
- Steam sterilisation plus accredited testing is effectively required for the EU because of Salmonella controls
Compliance we ship against
Frequently asked
Can I import Black Pepper from India into Japan?
Yes. We export Black Pepper from India to Japan. We publish Black Pepper's verified specification here; we do not publish a Japan-specific duty figure we have not confirmed.
What is the difference between MG1 and TGEB black pepper?
MG1 (Malabar Garbled Grade 1) is cleaned pepper at roughly 500–550 g/l bulk density. TGEB (Tellicherry Garbled Extra Bold) is the premium tier: larger, heavier berries above ~550 g/l, hand-selected from the Tellicherry region.
Why does EU-bound Indian black pepper need Salmonella testing?
Under Reg. (EU) 2019/1793 black pepper from India is listed for increased official controls at a 50% check rate for Salmonella. Steam sterilisation and accredited pre-shipment testing are needed to clear EU border control reliably.
Sources
- Spices Board of India — Export statistics· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16
- Spices Board Act, 1986 — Schedule of spices· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16