Star Anise

STAR ANISE | HS: 090961
▪ FAQ / Standard Grade (Blackish, broken) — Anethole ≥5%, Moisture ≤13% → $4.21–$5.50/kg
▪ Grade B / Regular (Brown colour) — Anethole ≥6%, Moisture ≤12%, Whole → $5.50–$7.00/kg
▪ Grade A / Premium (Brown-gold colour) — Anethole ≥7%, Moisture ≤12%, 8-point whole → $7.00–$10.00/kg
▪ Pure Autumn Grade (Yellowish gold) — Anethole ≥8%, Moisture ≤10%, Select whole → $9.00–$13.55/kg
▪ Organic Certified Grade A — Anethole ≥7%, Moisture ≤10% → $10.00–$15.00/kg
▪ Star Anise Powder — Anethole ≥5%, Moisture ≤10% → $7.00–$14.00/kg
Key specs: Anethole content (indicator of potency and aroma); 8-point whole intact stars preferred; Shikimic acid content (pharma buyers); Moisture ≤13%; No mold; Uniform reddish-brown colour. Note: India primarily imports Star Anise from Vietnam/China and re-exports — confirm source carefully