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Exporting to European Union

Star Anise supplier in European Union

We export Star Anise from India to European Union in bulk — the star-shaped badian of garam-masala blends — largely re-exported, as India grows little.

Star Anise for export from India to European Union

Who supplies Star Anise to European Union?

YouPals exports Star Anise from India to European Union in bulk — in the grade and packing you specify, steam-treated and lab-tested to European Union requirements, from sample quantities up to full container loads.

Shipping Star Anise to European Union

European Union is a Europe market that took 9% of India’s spice export value in FY2025-26. Consignments of Star Anise to European Union usually route through Rotterdam or Hamburg.

On entry to European Union, Star Anise classifies under ITC-HS 0909 61 00. Ask us to confirm European Union’s current duty on that line before you commit — we would rather verify it than quote a rate that turns out wrong.

On European Union specifically

No dedicated ITC-HS line — Star Anise is not separable in any trade dataset, so no European Union-specific figure can exist.

That does not change what we ship you — it only means we will not print a European Union 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 European Union
  • Cleaned and graded to your specification
  • Steam-treated (ETO-free) on request
  • Accredited pre-shipment testing to EU 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 star anise contract

  • Available as whole stars (graded by wholeness and size), broken/segment star anise, and ground; also as star-anise oil/oleoresin
  • Graded on the proportion of intact whole stars, size, colour and aroma strength, and freedom from grit, dust and mould
  • Botanical safety is the critical flag: material must be verified as genuine Illicium verum and screened against the toxic look-alike Illicium anisatum (Japanese star anise), which is not safe for food use
  • Origin must be represented honestly: much Indian-channel star anise is imported (China/Vietnam) and re-exported or blend-incorporated, not India-grown, so avoid unqualified "Indian origin" claims

Frequently asked

Can I import Star Anise from India into European Union?

Yes. We export Star Anise from India to European Union. We publish Star Anise's verified specification here; we do not publish a European Union-specific duty figure we have not confirmed.

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What this page does not tell you

Origin
Much star anise in Indian trade is re-exported, not India-grown; origin claims need care.

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