Alfalfa Seeds Import via Tianjin
This page is for Chinese importers, dairy operators, forage cooperatives in North China (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei metro, Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, Shanxi, Henan) sourcing alfalfa (lucerne, 紫花苜蓿) seed via Tianjin (天津港). KOHENOOR International ships direct from Karachi Port to Tianjin in 20-25 days sea transit. Each lot ships with ISTA Orange Certificate, ISO 9001 + HACCP, GACC-compliant documentation. competitive FOB savings than USA (major USA-origin alfalfa suppliers, major USA forage suppliers) or Canada origin.
Quick-quote: Pakistani-origin → Tianjin (20-25 days sea transit) → 1 MT trial / 20-25 MT container → ISTA + GACC compliant → significantly more competitive than US/Canada origin → WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 for current FOB Karachi rate.
Tianjin (天津港) import logistics
- Departure port
- Karachi Port / Port Qasim, Pakistan
- Arrival port
- Tianjin (天津港)
- Sea transit
- 20-25 days sea transit
- Coverage region
- North China (Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei metro, Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, Shanxi, Henan)
- HS code
- 1209.21 (alfalfa seeds, for sowing)
- MOQ
- 1 MT trial / 20-25 MT container for best FOB rate
- Quality system
- ISO 9001 + HACCP + ISTA Orange Certificate per lot
- Industry membership
- Australian Seed Federation #1200264
- Verified entity
- Wikidata Q139576213, LinkedIn, Crunchbase, TradeKey, Alibaba TrustPass
- +92 310 4929292 (24 business-hour reply)
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天津港是华北最大港口，距离北京（约2小时车程）、河北各市便捷。中国主要苜蓿种子进口商、中国主要苜蓿种子进口商、中国主要苜蓿种子进口商等主要苜蓿种子进口商集中在北京。河北和内蒙古各大型奶业集团（中国主要乳业集团等供应链）的奶牛场也主要从天津港清关。东北三省（黑龙江、辽宁、吉林）的部分进口也经天津港或大连港。
Documents accepted by China Customs (GACC) at this port
| Document | Issuer |
|---|---|
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Pakistan Department of Plant Protection |
| ISTA Orange Certificate | ISTA-recognised lab |
| Certificate of Origin | Karachi Chamber of Commerce |
| Commercial Invoice + Packing List + BL | KOHENOOR + Shipping Line |
| Non-GMO LoG (free on request) | KOHENOOR |
| Fumigation / Halal (on request) | Buyer cost |
RFQ template - Tianjin bound shipments
Alfalfa seed RFQ via Tianjin
Company name: ___
Final destination (province/city): ___
Tonnage: ___ MT
Target arrival month: ___
End-use: dairy / beef / sheep / sprouting / government
Cultivar: cold / heat / drought-tolerant / let KOHENOOR recommend
Documentation: standard / non-GMO LoG / fumigation / third-party testing
Payment: TT against BL scan / LC at sight
Packing: 25 kg PP / 1 MT FIBC / private label
WeChat: ___
WhatsApp: ___
Email: ___
Tianjin alfalfa import quote — 24 business-hour reply
WhatsApp +92 310 4929292FAQ — Alfalfa seed via Tianjin
How long is shipping from Pakistan to Tianjin port?
20-25 days sea transit from Karachi Port to Tianjin. Tianjin is the major port for North China including Beijing metro, Hebei, Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, and Jilin onward distribution.
Which Chinese provinces are best served by Tianjin port?
North China: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei (the largest Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei dairy belt), Inner Mongolia, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin, Shanxi, Henan northern parts. Tianjin is also the standard port for inland transit to Xinjiang via Chinese rail network.
Are major Chinese alfalfa importers based near Tianjin?
Yes. Tianjin is geographically close to Beijing where major alfalfa seed importers are headquartered: major Chinese alfalfa seed importers (中国主要苜蓿种子进口商), major Chinese alfalfa seed importers & Turf (中国主要苜蓿种子进口商), major Chinese alfalfa seed importers (中国主要苜蓿种子进口商), recently licensed Beijing importers (近期获许可的北京进口企业). Many North China dairy operators (major Chinese dairy group and major Chinese dairy group supply chain) also clear via Tianjin.
What is the typical clearance time at Tianjin port for alfalfa seed?
Standard alfalfa seed (HS 1209.21) clearance at Tianjin port typically takes 3-7 working days with complete documentation. Phytosanitary inspection by Tianjin Customs (GACC unit) is straightforward when ISTA Orange Certificate, Phytosanitary Certificate from Pakistan DPP, and Certificate of Origin are all present.
What is the MOQ for Tianjin port shipments?
1 MT trial accepted FOB Karachi. 20-25 MT (one container) preferred for best FOB rate. Many Beijing/Hebei importers consolidate multi-buyer orders into one Tianjin-bound container.
Can you ship cold-tolerant alfalfa varieties via Tianjin?
Yes. Cold-tolerant Pakistani cultivars are the standard recommendation for North China import via Tianjin. These varieties suit the continental climate of Inner Mongolia, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Jilin and similar northern dairy regions.
Does KOHENOOR offer Tianjin-side customs broker recommendations?
KOHENOOR ships direct FOB Karachi. We do not provide Tianjin-side customs broker services directly, but we can refer you to experienced Tianjin customs brokers who routinely handle alfalfa seed imports. WhatsApp +92 310 4929292 to ask.
What payment terms do Tianjin-bound buyers typically use?
First-time: 100% TT against scan copy of Bill of Lading, or Irrevocable LC at sight from a top-tier bank (Bank of China, ICBC, China Construction Bank, etc.). Repeat buyers: terms negotiable up to net 30 days against shipping documents.