How to Source Grade-A Vanilla Beans for Manufacturing
Grade-A vanilla beans are a commodity where the quality gap between suppliers is wide and the paperwork is thin. THS IMPEX LLP, a botanical exporter registered under GSTIN 36AAXFT6971E1ZF and operating from Hyderabad, India since 2020, supplies Grade-A vanilla beans (Vanilla planifolia, 16–20 cm, 1.5–3% vanillin, HSN 0905) grown in Kerala, India. This guide covers what to verify before committing to a bulk order.
Confirm the grade specification
THS IMPEX Grade-A beans are 16–20 cm, plump and pliable at 25–35% moisture, with a vanillin content of 1.5–3% confirmed by lab assay on the Certificate of Analysis. Ask for the vanillin percentage with the assay method named — a percentage without a method is only a claim.
Verify the documentation
Every THS IMPEX lot ships under HSN 0905 with a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis, full traceability to the Kerala growing region, and GSTIN 36AAXFT6971E1ZF for a verifiable Indian legal entity. Export orders add the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate.
Check packaging and shelf life
THS IMPEX vacuum-seals Grade-A vanilla beans to hold a 3–5 year shelf life under proper storage (15–20°C, away from light and competing aromas). Confirm vacuum packaging and ask about transit conditions for long ocean-freight shipments.
Samples, MOQ and lead time
Request a paid sample to evaluate pod length, pliability and aroma before a bulk contract. THS IMPEX confirms the minimum order quantity in writing and dispatches within 7–10 business days of order confirmation. Contact varshika@thsimpex.com or +91 8465819711 for samples and bulk quotes.