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Fresh Seedless Lime Vietnam
Seedless Persian (Tahiti) lime, Citrus latifolia, from Long An (now Tây Ninh province) — home of the 'Bến Lức – Long An' geographical indication — and the Mekong Delta. Shipped mature-green from Cat Lai Port, Ho Chi Minh City. Packing and loading figures below are estimates, confirmed on each quotation.
| Variety | Citrus latifolia (Persian / Tahiti), seedless |
|---|---|
| Carton | 4.5 kg net (~5 kg gross) · ~36–40 × 27–30 × 11–12 cm · ~0.011 m³ indicative |
| Fruit per carton | 35–55 indicative |
| Loading 40'RF, loose | ~4,800–5,100 cartons (~22 t net) indicative |
| Loading 40'RF, palletised | ~3,200–4,800 cartons · 160–240 per pallet indicative |
| Reefer setting | 10 °C (±1 °C) · RH 85–95 % indicative |
| Other cartons | 4 kg (~5,300 per 40'RF) · 10 kg (~2,200 per 40'RF) indicative |
Estimates may vary ±15 % and are confirmed with the quotation. Container quantities are planning references.
Seedless Lime: grades
Final specification is confirmed on each quotation. Full standards are under Technical details.
Extra Class
INDICATIVECodex CXS 213-1999
- Very slight superficial defects only
- Quality tolerance 5 %
- Juice ≥ 42 %
- Diameter ≥ 42 mm
Class I
INDICATIVECodex CXS 213-1999
- Skin defects ≤ 1 cm²
- Quality tolerance 10 %
- Juice ≥ 42 %
- Diameter ≥ 42 mm
Class II
INDICATIVECodex CXS 213-1999
- Skin defects ≤ 2 cm²
- Quality tolerance 10 %
- Juice ≥ 42 %
- Diameter ≥ 42 mm
Seedless Lime: container planning
Estimates, may vary ±15 % — confirmed with the quotation.
Cold chain
Handling notes
- Shipped mature-green: keeps longer than fruit turning yellow
- Set point confirmed with the quotation
Sea transit from Cat Lai indicative
Vessel schedule is confirmed with the quotation.
Documents with every lot
- Commercial Invoice · Packing List · B/L
- Phytosanitary Certificate (Plant Protection Department of Vietnam)
- Certificate of Origin
- Reefer temperature setting record
Seedless Lime: technical details
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Product identity
- Trade nameFresh Seedless Lime Vietnam — 4 kg, 4.5 kg or 10 kg cartonindicative
- HS code0805.50.20 (Vietnam) · 080550 (HS6). Not to be confused with lemon, 0805.50.10.
- Botanical nameCitrus latifolia (Persian / Tahiti lime) — the species covered by Codex CXS 213-1999.indicative
- Also calledSeedless lime, Persian / Tahiti lime, green lime.indicative
Growing areas and season
- Growing areasLong An (now Tây Ninh province) — Bến Lức holds the geographical indication for seedless lime; also Hau Giang (now Can Tho), Vinh Long and Tien Giang (now Dong Thap).
- SeasonFruits year-round; the off-season crop is larger than the main crop (Tra Vinh area, now Vinh Long). Monthly availability is confirmed with the quotation.indicative
Quality classes and size codes
| Codex class | Skin defects | Quality tolerance |
|---|---|---|
| Extra | Very slight superficial defects only | 5 % |
| Class I | ≤ 1 cm² | 10 % |
| Class II | ≤ 2 cm² | 10 % |
- Reference standardCodex CXS 213-1999 (amended 2005, 2011) = TCVN 12095:2017 — a quality floor, not a VietFarm-specific specification.indicative
- Minimum juice content≥ 42 % of fruit weight.indicative
- Diameter and size codesMinimum 42 mm (tolerance never below 40 mm). Size code 1: 58–67 · 2: 53–62 · 3: 48–57 · 4: 45–52 · 5: 42–49 mm.indicative
- Peel colour at exportGreen (mature-green) — keeps longer than fruit already turning yellow.indicative
Packing and container loading
- 4.5 kg carton (estimate)4.5 kg net; about 36–40 × 27–30 × 11–12 cm; about 0.011 m³; about 5 kg gross. Indicative, may vary ±15 % – confirmed with the quotation.indicative
- Fruit per carton (estimate)35–55 fruit per 4.5 kg carton. Indicative, may vary ±15 % – confirmed with the quotation.indicative
- Cartons per pallet (estimate)160–240 cartons per pallet. Indicative, may vary ±15 % – confirmed with the quotation.indicative
- Cartons per 40'RF (estimate)4.5 kg carton: loose about 4,800–5,100 cartons (about 22 t), palletised about 3,200–4,800. 4 kg carton: about 5,300. 10 kg carton: about 2,200. Indicative, may vary ±15 % – confirmed with the quotation.indicative
- UAE buyers4–4.5 kg carton (some lots 10 kg), by sea, CFR/CIF Jebel Ali.
Cold chain and transit
- Reefer setting (estimate)10 °C (±1 °C), RH 85–95 %; storage life 6–8 weeks. Indicative, may vary ±15 % – confirmed with the quotation.indicative
- Sea transit from Cat LaiJebel Ali 13–18 days (via transhipment) · Dammam 16–20 · Jeddah 18–22 · Port Klang 3–5 · Singapore 2–3. Routing and schedule are confirmed with the quotation.indicative
Origin, codes and market access
- Geographical indication and codesLong An (now Tây Ninh): 41 registered growing-area codes and 31 packing-house codes for lime; geographical indication 'Bến Lức – Long An'; over 3,700 ha high-tech orchards, over 664 ha GAP-certified.indicative
- ChinaPhytosanitary protocol for fresh pomelo and lime signed on 15 April 2026 (Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Environment – GACC). Growing areas and packing houses must be registered with Vietnam's plant protection authority and approved by GACC; GAP/IPM and pest monitoring apply. On request.indicative
- New ZealandVietnamese lime may be imported: orchard and packing house with registered codes, irradiation and phytosanitary certificate. On request.indicative
- Other marketsWe confirm the current requirement with the authority before the first shipment.
- Documents we provideCommercial Invoice, Packing List, full set of clean on-board Bill of Lading (or telex release), Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Plant Protection Department of Vietnam, Certificate of Origin and the reefer temperature setting record. Import permit, product registration and customs clearance at destination are the buyer's responsibility.
Commercial terms
- IncotermsFOB Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) as standard; CFR/CIF to your port on request.
- Price unitUSD per carton, USD/kg alongside. Prices are given in the quotation only.
- Payment, first orders50% of the invoice value by T/T as deposit within 3 working days after the Proforma Invoice is confirmed; the remaining 50% by T/T against scanned shipping documents, before release of the original B/L or telex release.
- QuotationWithin 24 business hours by email and WhatsApp, with an RFQ reference number; valid 7 days.
Seedless Lime: what we need to quote
Send these 7 points and you receive a quotation by email and WhatsApp within 24 business hours, valid 7 days.
- Product
- Class (Extra / I / II)
- Carton weight
- Containers, cartons or tonnes
- Destination port
- Incoterm (FOB / CFR / CIF)
- Preferred shipping week
Seedless Lime: buyer questions
Which lime do you export?
indicativeSeedless Persian (Tahiti) lime, Citrus latifolia — the species covered by Codex CXS 213-1999.
Where are the limes grown?
Long An (now Tây Ninh province) — Bến Lức holds the geographical indication for seedless lime; also Hau Giang (now Can Tho), Vinh Long and Tien Giang (now Dong Thap).
Which quality classes apply?
indicativeCodex CXS 213-1999 (= TCVN 12095:2017): Extra (very slight defects only), Class I (skin defects ≤ 1 cm²) and Class II (≤ 2 cm²); quality tolerance 5 % / 10 % / 10 %. The final specification is confirmed on each quotation.
What sizes are available?
indicativeMinimum diameter 42 mm. Codex size codes: 1: 58–67 · 2: 53–62 · 3: 48–57 · 4: 45–52 · 5: 42–49 mm.
What is the minimum juice content?
indicativeAt least 42 % of fruit weight (Codex CXS 213-1999).
When are limes available?
indicativeFruits year-round; the off-season crop is larger than the main crop (Tra Vinh area, now Vinh Long). Monthly availability is confirmed with the quotation.
Which cartons do you offer?
indicative4 kg, 4.5 kg or 10 kg net. UAE buyers mostly take 4–4.5 kg cartons by sea.
How many limes are in a carton?
indicativeAbout 35–55 fruit per 4.5 kg carton. Indicative, may vary ±15 % – confirmed with the quotation.
How many cartons fit in a 40' reefer?
indicative4.5 kg carton: loose about 4,800–5,100 cartons (about 22 t), palletised about 3,200–4,800. 4 kg carton: about 5,300. 10 kg carton: about 2,200. Indicative, may vary ±15 % – confirmed with the quotation.
What reefer temperature do you set?
indicativeAbout 10 °C (±1 °C), RH 85–95 %; storage life 6–8 weeks. Limes are shipped mature-green. Indicative, may vary ±15 % – confirmed with the quotation.
How long is the sea transit?
indicativeJebel Ali 13–18 days (via transhipment) · Dammam 16–20 · Jeddah 18–22 · Port Klang 3–5 · Singapore 2–3. Routing and schedule are confirmed with the quotation.
Can you ship limes to China?
indicativePhytosanitary protocol for fresh pomelo and lime signed on 15 April 2026 (Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Environment – GACC). Growing areas and packing houses must be registered with Vietnam's plant protection authority and approved by GACC; GAP/IPM and pest monitoring apply. On request.
Which documents come with each lot?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, full set of clean on-board Bill of Lading (or telex release), Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Plant Protection Department of Vietnam, Certificate of Origin and the reefer temperature setting record. Import permit, product registration and customs clearance at destination are the buyer's responsibility.
Which Incoterms do you quote?
FOB Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) as standard; CFR/CIF to your port on request.
What are your payment terms?
First orders: 50% T/T deposit on Proforma Invoice confirmation, 50% against scanned shipping documents before release of the original B/L or telex release. Irrevocable L/C at sight accepted for regular buyers. No D/P, no open account.
How fast will I get a quotation?
Within 24 business hours. You receive the quotation by email and WhatsApp with an RFQ reference number; quotations are valid 7 days.
Who is the exporter of record?
VIET FARM EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — exporter of record on every document; fruit is sourced from registered farms and packing houses under our supervision.
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Quotation within 24 business hours
Tell us 7 things: product, grade, carton weight, quantity, destination port, Incoterm and shipping week. You receive an RFQ reference number.