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Cashewnuts |
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COMMODITY
: Raw Cashewnuts ( Anacardium Occidentale )
Commercial and General Information :
The Raw cashewnuts shall conform to certain basic specifications
based on different parameters which are more fully described
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(a)
Count : The count is indicated by the number of Raw Cashewnuts
per Kg. The Number of counts of Raw Cashewnuts usually ranges
from 140 nuts per kg. To 240 nuts per kg. ( i.e. 180 - 200 etc.)
or by maximum ( i.e. Maximum of 220 nuts per kg. Etc., )
(b) Defective : Defective nuts can arise by being spotted, void,
immature, deceased, rotten or buy partial damage. The defectives
can be described as a total of all the aforesaid items or specified
individually.
(c) Moisture : Raw Cashewnuts inherently contain moisture. The
moisture can range from 5% to 14%. However, a higher content
of moisture is likely to increase defective / rotten / damaged
nuts even in transit. It is advised that the moisture content
shall be to a maximum of 10% at the time of loading but the
optimum would be between 6% and 8%.
(d) Admixture Raw Cashewnut being a horticultural crop is likely
to have admixture. The seller shall specify clearly what percentage
by weight shall be the maximum admixture of the consignment
at destination. It is advisable that nuts are cleaned thoroughly
after collection and dried before bagging.
(e) Packing : Raw Cashewnuts shall be packed in sound jute gunnies,
preferably new or once used and should withstand the conditions
of transportation by sea. Any form of insecure packing is likely
to lead to spillage in-transit which will result in loss of
weight as also damage to the nuts.
(f) Phytosanitary Certificate : As Raw Cashewnut is a horticultural
product, it is essential that a Phytosanitary Certificate from
the country of origin is available which is issued by a Government
Authority.
(g) Shipping : The seller must specify clearly the mode of shipping.
The mode of transport may be by break-bulk on a ship which is
classified A1 by the Lloyd's Register of shipping. The seller
should also specify if he is shipping by container and it is
necessary to ensure that it is by ventilated containers only.
The seller should also ascertain from the shipping company,
whether the cargo is likely to be transhipped. Transhipment
will not be allowed in case of break-bulk cargo and may be allowed
in the case of Containers. |
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(h)
Weight Certificate : Weight Certificate duly authenticated by
a competent authority as insisted on by the buyer is an important
document required at the time of import of Raw Cashewnuts.
(i) Payment Conditions : Payment is usually by irrevocable Letter
of Credit. Buyer will specify whether payment will be on sight
or on usance basis. The seller may offer credit for 30 - 180
days depending on his ability to do so. If the condition is
on landed weight and landed quality basis then Letter of Credit
will be drawn to a certain percentage (i.e. 90% of the value
of invoice ) and balance 10% will be payable at destination
after inspection and certification. Invoice value will be reduced
on pro-rata basis if there is a difference between quality at
destination when compared to quality at origin.
(j) Packing List : A Packing List should be available indicating
number of packages, marks thereon which will clearly identify
the Cargo to the buyers. Particular care about this should be
taken if the shipper has more than one consignee at the destination
port.
(k) Certificate of Origin : Certificate of Origin is required
from a competent authority as a part of the documents.
(l) Fumigation Certificate : As Raw Cashewnut is a horticultural
produce, it needs to be fumigated before despatch. The recommended
fumigant is Aluminum Phosphide.
(m) Certification : Certification of quality at port of loading
is essential. Usually, the well accepted Certifying agency is
SGS international
(n) Insurance : Insurance is usually covered by buyers. However,
if insurance is offered by sellers, then claim should be specified
clearly including surveyor at destination and the office which
settles the claims.
(o) Other standard documents like Commercial Invoice, Bill of
Lading as specified in the Letter of Credit, Certificate about
shipping line etc., will be informed at the time of opening
of Letter of Credit. |
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