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Bleaching Earth for buyers in Honduras

Bleaching Earth & Filter Aid · Central America & Mexico · EN-HN

Bleaching Earth Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Honduras

Honduras has large apparel free zones around San Pedro Sula, palm-oil and coffee production, and Puerto Cortés as its main port.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies bleaching earth to Honduras — natural and activated bleaching earth for decolourising edible and mineral oils.

Currency
Honduran lempira (HNL)
Main ports
Puerto Cortés
Sea transit from Gujarat
35–50 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT (IVA)
Our hours (local)
22:00–07:30 Honduras time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday

Quick answer

Who is a reliable bleaching earth supplier and exporter for Honduras?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports bleaching earth to buyers in Honduras, including La Ceiba, Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Cortés with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Honduras needs bleaching earth

Honduras has large apparel free zones around San Pedro Sula, palm-oil and coffee production, and Puerto Cortés as its main port.

Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.

Edible oil milling & refining in Honduras

Palm-oil mills need spares and bleaching earth.

In Honduras, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.

Who buys bleaching earth: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers

Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Honduras

Honduras's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.

In Honduras, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy bleaching earth from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.

Who buys bleaching earth: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots

Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Honduras

Chemical and fertiliser plants in Honduras handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.

In Honduras, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy bleaching earth from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).

Who buys bleaching earth: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors

Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.

Top 5 cities for bleaching earth in Honduras

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of bleaching earth. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Bleaching Earth in La Ceibavia Puerto Cortés · 1 day by roadPalm-oil and fruit region.Edible oil milling & refining
  2. 02Bleaching Earth in Tegucigalpavia Puerto Cortés · 1 day by roadThe capital.
  3. 03Bleaching Earth in San Pedro Sulavia Puerto Cortés · 1 day by roadIndustrial capital with apparel free zones.
  4. 04Bleaching Earth in Puerto Cortésport: Puerto CortésCentral America's largest Caribbean port.
  5. 05Bleaching Earth in Cholomavia Puerto Cortés · 1 day by roadGarment-factory town.

Importing bleaching earth into Honduras: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Honduras — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time22:00–07:30 Honduras time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+504 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesSpanish; we correspond in English
CurrencyHonduran lempira (HNL); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Bleaching Earth specifications for Honduras

Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Honduras's import requirements.

ActivityNatural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated
Particle sizeTypically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh)
MoistureTypically ≤ 12–15%
Bulk densityApprox. 500–700 g/L
Packing25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags

Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.

Price, duties & landed cost in Honduras

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Honduran lempira (HNL) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Puerto Cortés
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT (IVA)
Import conformityCentral American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Packing for shipment to Honduras

Powders are packed in 25 kg laminated HDPE or paper bags with PE liners, or in 500–1000 kg jumbo bags, palletised and stretch-wrapped. Hazardous chemicals carry UN-approved packing, labels and DG declarations.

How to order

How to import bleaching earth into Honduras

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Bleaching Earth in Honduras — frequently asked questions

Do you export bleaching earth to Honduras?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports bleaching earth from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Honduras, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Honduras do you deliver bleaching earth to?

We deliver anywhere in Honduras. The cities with the highest demand for bleaching earth are La Ceiba, Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Puerto Cortés and Choloma, because of their edible oil milling & refining industries.

How long does delivery of bleaching earth to Honduras take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Puerto Cortés is about 35–50 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does bleaching earth cost in Honduras?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the bleaching earth you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Honduran lempira. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to bleaching earth in Honduras?

Import duty plus VAT (IVA). Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Honduras?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Honduras, so standard (MFN) duty applies to bleaching earth. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine bleaching earth with other products in one shipment to Honduras?

Yes. Bleaching Earth can be consolidated with other bleaching earth & filter aid and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

What is bleaching earth used for?

Bleaching earth is an activated clay used in edible oil and mineral oil refining to adsorb colour pigments, soaps, gums and trace metals, producing clear, light-coloured, stable oil.

How much bleaching earth is needed per tonne of oil?

Dosage typically ranges from about 0.5% to 3% of oil weight depending on the oil type, its crude colour and the activity of the clay. Our technical team can suggest a starting dosage from your oil data.

Request a quotation

Need bleaching earth in Honduras? Send your specification.

Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.