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Supplier to Japan
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified lapis lazuli for the Japan market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major Japan ports.
About Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli, scientifically a semi-precious metamorphic rock composed primarily of lazurite, pyrite, and calcite minerals, is prized for its deep royal-blue hue and distinctive golden pyrite flecks. Ancient civilizations valued lapis lazuli as a sacred stone; today it remains highly sought for fine jewelry, decorative arts, and metaphysical applications. Indian lapis lazuli is primarily sourced from Afghan deposits (recognized globally as superior quality), imported in rough form, and processed/polished in dedicated lapidary centers across Jaipur and Rajasthan. Premium export-grade lapis lazuli undergoes color saturation analysis, natural-origin verification (distinguishing from lab-created variants), and durability grading. Global demand spans luxury jewelry manufacturing (pendants, rings, bracelets), interior design and decorative objects, investment-grade gemstone portfolios, and alternative medicine/spiritual markets.
Compliance & Quality Standards for Japan
Japan maintains some of the world's most stringent food safety and residue standards, enforced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) under the Food Sanitation Act. All food imports are subject to inspection by Japan's quarantine stations and must comply with Japan's Positive List system for agricultural chemical residues, which sets MRLs far more stringent than Codex standards for many substances. IndianXporter coordinates pre-shipment residue testing at NABL-accredited or Japan-approved laboratories and provides detailed pesticide use records to support Japanese customs clearance. The Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS) label is required for organic products. Plant products require phytosanitary certification from India's NPPO and may be subject to pest risk assessment under Japan's Plant Protection Law. Japanese buyers typically request detailed COA per lot, microbiological test reports, and allergen declarations in Japanese, which IndianXporter can coordinate. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of lapis lazuli exceeds the quality expectations of Japan importers and adheres to all local regulatory mandates.
Our Export Commitment
Processing Excellence
Advanced Sortex-cleaned, graded, and processed in ISO & FDA certified facilities.
Verified Inspection
Full pre-shipment inspections by SGS, Intertek, or QIMA available upon request.
100% Traceability
End-to-end farm-to-port traceability maintained for all international shipments.
Logistics & Shipping to Japan
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to Japan.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
18-25 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Lapis Lazuli Export Specifications
What Drives Lapis Lazuli Pricing
Before quoting Japan buyers, we track the same factors that move global lapis lazuli FOB rates:
- Depth and evenness of blue
- Pyrite distribution and minimal calcite
- Carat size and calibration
- Natural vs dyed/stabilised
- Cut quality and polish
Lapis Lazuli Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your Japan buyer's application and budget.
AAA
- Processing
- Hand-selected, master-cut, high polish
- Colour
- Deep royal blue, even, fine golden pyrite flecks, minimal calcite
- Use Case
- Fine and designer jewellery, inlay
- Pricing
- +80–150% over A grade
AA
- Processing
- Calibrated cabochon/bead finishing
- Colour
- Good blue, some calcite veining
- Use Case
- Fashion jewellery, branded retail
- Pricing
- +30–60% over A grade
A
- Processing
- Standard cabochon/bead production
- Colour
- Lighter or heavily veined, may be dyed
- Use Case
- Volume costume and metaphysical lots
- Pricing
- Base reference grade
India vs Afghanistan: Lapis Lazuli Sourcing Comparison
Afghanistan's Sar-e-Sang mines are the world's premier and historic source of fine lapis lazuli. India is a leading cutting, bead, and inlay processing hub, importing Afghan rough and exporting finished goods competitively.
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