Gambier (Gambir)
Uncaria gambir extract, Indonesian origin
Indonesian gambier extract supplied in block, cake or powder form for tanning, dyeing, pharmaceutical and traditional applications. Graded on catechin and tannin content, packed for bulk export.
Indicative price
start from$8,750/ metric ton
FOB — Indicative price, negotiable and subject to change. Confirmed on quotation.
Specification
| Specification | Guaranteed standard |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Uncaria gambir |
| Form | Block, cake or powder |
| Colour | Light brown to dark brown |
| Appearance | Clean and dry, free from mould |
| Odour | Characteristic, free from abnormal odour |
| Catechin | Min 60%Standard grade — higher catechin available on buyer requirement |
| Tannin | Min 40% |
| Moisture content | Max 14% |
| Ash content | Max 5% |
| Foreign matter | Max 1% |
| Heavy metals | Complies with the regulations of the destination country |
| Pesticide residue | Complies with the regulations of the destination country |
| Packaging | 25 kg PP bag, kraft paper bag, or 1 MT jumbo bag |
| Container loading | Approximately 20–25 MT per 20ft container, depending on packaging and product density |
Recommended export grades
Three commercial tiers. A dash means the grade quotes no figure for that parameter.
| Grade | Catechin | Tannin | Moisture content | Ash content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade A — Premium | ≥ 70% | ≥ 40% | ≤ 12% | ≤ 4% |
| Grade B — Standard | ≥ 60% | ≥ 35% | ≤ 14% | ≤ 5% |
| Grade C — Industrial | ≥ 50% | — | ≤ 15% | ≤ 7% |
Documentation and quality control
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Issued against the actual export batch, not a generic sheet.
Certificate of Origin (COO)
Provided where the destination country requires it.
Phytosanitary and health certificates
Plus any other product certificate your customs authority requires.
MSDS / SDS
Supplied on request, or where the shipment requires it.
Laboratory testing
Catechin, tannin, moisture, ash and contaminants, tested to the parameters you specify.
Commercial terms
- All prices are indicative premium-grade export prices on an FOB Indonesia basis.
- Final price depends on quantity, destination port, packaging, inspection requirements and the confirmed COA.
- Sample approval is recommended before bulk production and shipment.
- Payment terms, lead time, loading port and shipping schedule are confirmed in the Sales Contract or Proforma Invoice.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA), Certificate of Origin (COO/SKA), fumigation and other documents can be arranged to your requirement.
- Prices are for quotation purposes and may change with raw material, production and logistics costs.
The figures on this page are recommended commercial export specifications. Final specifications are agreed with the buyer and verified by laboratory test and COA for the specific shipment batch. HS code classification is confirmed against the exact product form, composition and applicable Indonesian customs classification.
