Fresh vegetable specification
Tender pods need fast, controlled handling.
Okra quality can fall quickly through moisture loss, age or poor temperature management. The buying specification therefore covers pod length, tenderness, tolerance, packing and route before price.
| Buying detail | Supply basis |
|---|---|
| Product | Fresh okra / bhindi / lady finger |
| HS code | 07099920 |
| Grade | Tender, straight green pods with buyer-agreed length and defect tolerance |
| Sizing | Common commercial bands are confirmed against the crop; buyer specification takes priority |
| Packing | Ventilated cartons or crates with net weight agreed for the route |
| Cold chain | Rapid handling and buyer-agreed temperature/humidity plan to limit dehydration and chilling injury |
| Quality evidence | Pesticide-residue and microbiological testing arranged when required |
| Transport | Air freight or validated short sea route depending on volume and shelf-life plan |
| Documents | Phytosanitary and standard commercial export documents as applicable |