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Vietnamese cassia
Cassia bark from Yen Bai, split, stick and broken.
- HS code 0906.19
- Specification standard ISO 6539
- Loading port Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai), Vietnam
From 2,350 USD/MT3 grades
Prices today
| Grade | Standard | Style | FOB USD/MT | Change | Updated | Trend | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split | |||||||
| Split cassiaSplitSplit | Standard | Split | 3,200–3,600Get the exact FOB price | New | Get quote | ||
| Stick | |||||||
| Cassia stick 8 cmCigarette stickCigarette stick | Standard | Cigarette stick | 3,550–3,950Get the exact FOB price | New | Get quote | ||
| Broken | |||||||
| Broken cassiaBrokenBroken | Standard | Broken | 2,350–2,650Get the exact FOB price | New | Get quote | ||
Indicative FOB prices in USD per metric ton, before packaging surcharges. Prices move with the market. Your PDF quote holds its price for 7 days.
Price history
Price history starts Oct 17, 2026.
Price history starts Oct 17, 2026.
Price history starts Oct 17, 2026.
Specifications by grade
| Grade | Style | Length | Volatile oil, minimum | Moisture, maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Split cassia | Split | 30-50 cm | 3% | 13.5% |
| Cassia stick 8 cm | Cigarette stick | 7-9 cm | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Broken cassia | Broken | 1-5 cm | 2% | 14% |
Packing and container load
Packing
Carton 10 kg10 kg
| 20ft container | about 8 MT |
|---|---|
| 40ft container | about 18 MT |
Documents and certifications
Export documents with every shipment
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Certificate of Origin (C/O)
The partner factory behind this product
Certifications held by the partner factory
- ISO 22000
- HACCP
- Every lot is checked against the contract before loading
