Bulk Makhana (Fox Nuts) for Japanese Importers
Clean, uniform, handpicked fox nuts for health-food importers, specialty retailers and snack brands in Japan, where buyers expect tight quality control.
Fox nuts for Japan's health-food and specialty snack trade
Short answer: National Makhana Udyog supplies graded, handpicked makhana (fox nuts) to Japanese importers in 4 Sutta+ to 6 Sutta+ grades. We recommend starting with an air sample from 8 kg, with a Certificate of Analysis for the lot. A 20 ft container carries about 2–2.5 tonnes. Prices are quoted on request.
Japanese buyers tend to look closely at kernel colour, size uniformity and foreign matter before they approve a supplier. That is why we begin with samples and lab reports, and move to containers only after you have approved the product.
Japan Trade Specifications
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Customised moisture of 5% available on request (price may increase because of weight loss) |
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| Commercial Terms | EXW, FOB or CIF as agreed in the quotation. Payment: 50% advance and 50% against the commercial invoice (LC accepted). Lead time: 2 to 15 working days. Shelf life: phool makhana 12 to 18 months, roasted makhana 6 to 12 months. Full export terms. |
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Phool makhana packaging
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| Exporter | Moso International Private Limited (export company of National Makhana Udyog). USFDA, ISO 22000, GMP and APEDA are held by Moso International. |
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What Japanese importers should confirm before ordering
- Import and labelling rules: Japan has its own food import notification and labelling requirements. Your importer or customs broker should confirm the current rules for the exact product and pack before ordering.
- Sample approval: we send samples by air for visual and lab checks before you commit to a container.
Rules change. Your importer or customs broker should confirm current conditions before ordering. We do not claim organic certification.
Roasted & flavoured makhana for Japanese brands
Japanese buyers often start with samples of roasted makhana to check taste, crunch and appearance.
- Flavours: Peri Peri, Salt & Pepper and Lemon & Mint.
- Process: the makhana is first roasted in an air fryer. Then, on customer demand, seasoning is added for flavouring with avocado oil, olive oil or pure ghee.
- Packs: 50 g pouches, bulk packs, or private label to your artwork. Japanese label text is the importer's or brand's responsibility.
- Other seasonings can be discussed. HSN code 20081929.
Roasted makhana packaging
- Pillow pouch, 10–100 g. Rollstock format is custom-printed laminated film formed, filled and sealed on a fully automatic machine with nitrogen flushing. Preformed pouch format is filled and sealed on semi-automatic equipment with nitrogen flushing.
- Stand-up zipper pouch, 25–100 g. Resealable, filled and sealed on semi-automatic equipment and nitrogen flushed before final sealing.
- Composite can or PET jar, 40 g, 50 g, 70 g and 80 g. Oxygen absorbers and/or desiccant sachets may be used as per the packaging specification.
- Transparent bulk pouch, 250 g, 400 g, 500 g and 1 kg. Supplied for repacking and food-service use.
- Secondary packaging. Corrugated master cartons.
Full details are on the makhana packaging page.
Makhana powder (fox nut flour)
Bulk makhana powder (HSN 20081922) is also available for food and nutrition manufacturers. See makhana powder.
Importing Fox Nuts into Japan – FAQ
Do you supply makhana to importers in Japan?
Can I get samples before ordering?
Do you make private label packs for Japanese brands?
Where can I find certificates, HSN codes, grades and container details?
Ready to import premium makhana?
Send your requirement and destination port. Our export team at Moso International replies within 24 hours with FOB / CIF pricing and sample options.