Jackfruit export from Bangladesh to Germany
The national fruit of Bangladesh, shipped whole green for the cooking trade, whole ripe for retail, or as frozen bulbs and chunks for processors year round. On the Germany lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 0810.90 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Air or sea |
| Transit time | 24-30 days |
| Gateways | Frankfurt (FRA) air; Hamburg and Bremerhaven sea |
| Temperature | +10 to +13 C whole; -18 C frozen |
| Packing | Single-fruit carton, or 10 kg carton for bulbs |
| Minimum order | 200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen |
| Season | April to August fresh; frozen year round |
| Entry system | TRACES NT and CHED-PP |
| Regulator | Länder food authorities and the Border Control Post |
Compliance route into Germany
TRACES NT pre-notification
CHED-PP raised before arrival with the phytosanitary reference and consignment breakdown supplied by us.
Residue compliance
German authorities sample actively for pesticide residue. We screen fresh lines against EU MRLs before shipment and release the report with the goods.
REX origin declaration
GSP preference under a REX statement on origin, removing duty on most horticultural lines.
German labelling
German-language labelling with allergen, origin, lot and best-before information to EU rules.
Why this lane works for jackfruit
Germany buyers on this line are typically grossmarkt wholesalers, ethnic grocery importers, turkish and asian retail chains. On the air or sea route the consignment is 24-30 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 14 to 21 days whole; 18 months frozen leaves ample selling time on arrival. Season: april to august fresh; frozen year round. Volume for the season is best contracted before it opens.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Jackfruit product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Germany market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- CHED reference from TRACES NT
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does jackfruit need to enter Germany?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration), Phytosanitary certificate, CHED reference from TRACES NT. Clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP, administered by Länder food authorities and the Border Control Post.
What is the minimum order on this lane?
200 kg air / 1 x 20 ft reefer frozen. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
24-30 days on the air or sea route, plus clearance at Frankfurt (FRA) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.