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Export Regulatory & Compliance NoticeIndonesian Law Compliance

Export levies and sustainability documentation (such as Green Gold Label / GGL) evaluated on transaction basis.

Biomass & Energy FeedstocksSolid Bio-FuelFully Allocated(Elaeis guineensis)

Palm Kernel Shell (PKS - Biomass) Sourcing & Export

Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) is a naturally dense fibrous biomass with high calorific content (approx 4,000 to 4,300 kcal/kg). Screened to remove dirt and metal contaminants, low in sulfur, and widely certified under RSB / GGL sustainability standards.

ORIGIN REGIONSRiau (Dumai, Perawang), North Sumatra (Belawan), Jambi, West Kalimantan

DISCHARGE / LOADINGTanjung Priok (Jakarta) / Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) / Origin ports upon review

SUPPORTED INCOTERMSFOB / CIF / CFR (Incoterms 2020)

MINIMUM ORDER (MOQ)1 x 20ft FCL or consolidated cargo upon review

HS TARIFF CODE1404.90

DESK EVALUATIONActive Origin Network

Current supply allocation has been committed. Contact our sourcing team regarding future availability or alternative sourcing opportunities.

Clean screened palm kernel shells (PKS) high-calorific biomass fuel

SPECIFICATION VERIFICATIONQC-AUDITED

Evaluated to international commercial buyer thresholds prior to packaging, sealing, and container stuffing.

Technical Specifications Dossier

SPEC-ID: PALM-KERNEL-SHELL

Calorific Value (GCV)4,000 - 4,300 kcal/kg (gross dry basis)

Moisture Content18% - 22% typical

Ash ContentMax 3.0% - 4.5%

Foreign MatterMax 1.5% - 2.0%

Sulfur ContentMax 0.10%

Exact moisture parameters, sieve thresholds, purity assays, or chemical specifications are verified against buyer contract terms and confirmed via official third-party surveyor Certificate of Analysis (COA) prior to departure.

Common Export Grades

Screened & Demetalized PKS

Green Gold Label (GGL) Certified upon inquiry

Available Physical Forms

Crushed / Whole Hard Shell Pieces

Industrial Applications & Commercial Uses

Industrial Biomass Power Stations

Co-Firing Thermal Power Facilities

Industrial Boilers

Export Packaging & Stowage Options

PKG-1Bulk vessel shipments (5,000 to 20,000 MT handy vessels) or containerized jumbo bags (800kg)

ORIGIN EXECUTION PROTOCOL

5-Stage Sourcing & Quality Verification Framework

SourcID operates as an institutional sourcing and trade execution desk. We coordinate vetted supplier identification, contractual grading, pre-shipment surveyor testing, and export documentation.

STAGE 01

Spec Alignment

Contractual definition of moisture limits, grading, sieve sizes, chemical assays, and destination customs thresholds.

STAGE 02

Origin Offtake Allocation

Allocation across established producer networks, partner cooperatives, and verified processing mills across Indonesia.

STAGE 03

Surveyor Testing

Independent pre-shipment sampling and laboratory testing (SGS, Sucofindo, Carsurin) for verifiable COA issuance.

STAGE 04

Export Compliance

Customs clearance (PEB), Phytosanitary certs, Certificate of Origin (COO), and mandatory export license filings.

STAGE 05

Port Logistics

Container stuffing, ocean freight booking, Bill of Lading generation, and tracking to destination port of entry.

PROCUREMENT INTAKE PROTOCOL

How Importers & Procurement Teams Prepare an RFQ for Palm Kernel Shell (PKS - Biomass)

To receive a fast, accurate commercial quotation (FOB origin or CIF destination) with verified origin allocation, please provide the following parameters in your inquiry:

Essential Order Information

01Target product format and grade specification (Screened & Demetalized PKS, Green Gold Label (GGL) Certified upon inquiry)
02Estimated purchase volume in Metric Tons (minimum order: 1 x 20ft FCL or consolidated cargo upon review)
03Target destination port of discharge (e.g. Rotterdam, Hamburg, Jebel Ali)
04Preferred Incoterms 2020 (FOB / CIF / CFR (Incoterms 2020))

Recommended Quality & Shipping Details

•Preferred packaging format and private labeling requirements
•Specific laboratory testing parameters (moisture, purity, aflatoxin thresholds)
•Target delivery window and shipping schedule requirements

Ready to request commercial pricing?Submit your parameters directly to our commercial trade desk for quota evaluation.

COMMERCIAL SOURCING DESK

Future Availability Inquiry

This commodity is part of our established sourcing network, but current harvest cycles and supply allocations are fully committed. Prospective commercial buyers and procurement teams may submit an inquiry to discuss future availability, harvest schedule reservations, or custom contract sourcing.

Independent Surveyor COA (SGS / Sucofindo)

Export Packing & Moisture Protection

Response Target: Under 24 Business Hours

Export Documentation Package

Certificate of Origin (COO / Form E / Form AK)
Phytosanitary Quarantine Certificate (where applicable)
Independent Third-Party Surveyor COA (SGS / Sucofindo)
Commercial Invoice & Detailed Packing List

FOR LOCAL ORIGIN PROCESSORS & FARMERS

Supply Palm Kernel Shell (PKS - Biomass) to SourcID

Are you an Indonesian producer, cooperative, or certified aggregator of Palm Kernel Shell (PKS - Biomass)? Explore our producer partnership network, quality criteria, and offtake framework.

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