The stamen is primarily purchased by specialty spice merchants and Ayurvedic manufacturers who incorporate it into high‑value food products, natural dyes, and traditional remedies. It also finds niche demand in gourmet restaurants seeking authentic saffron flavor without the thread component.
HSN code 09102020 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Unlike HSN 09102010, which covers dried saffron threads, HSN 09102020 specifically refers to the saffron stamen, the red‑colored filamentous part of the flower harvested separately. It appears as fine, bright‑red filaments that are hand‑picked and dried for culinary and medicinal use.
Because saffron stamen is highly perishable, exporters must use insulated cartons with moisture‑absorbing packets and ship it under controlled temperature conditions, typically in air‑freight during the post‑harvest window of October‑December; the product can be moved abroad freely from India without a licence.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 0910)
- 0910(curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spicesFree
- 091011Ginger : -- Neither crushed norFree
- 09101110a) Import of wholly produced ginger from Nepal is Subject to Article IV & V of Indo- Nepal Treaty of Trade. b) Import of wholly producedRestricted
- 09101120Dried, unbleachedFree
- 09101130Dried, bleachedFree
- 09101190OtherFree
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 09102020 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
HSN 09102020 is used for trading the dried red filaments of saffron, known as saffron stamen.
HSN 09102020 falls under Chapter 09 and Heading 0910 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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