Kerala Forest Department Auctions
The timber we import enters our supply chain at the Kerala Forest Department's official auction system — a state institution that has managed South Indian forests continuously since 1822.
The provenance chain does not begin at a broker's warehouse. It begins at the stump, with paperwork issued by a state forestry department.
“The provenance chain does not begin at a broker’s warehouse. It begins at the stump.”
Log-Yard Grading Before Any Mill Decision
Logs are assessed at the yard before milling begins. Grain structure, density, oil indication, colour, and dimensional character determine which of our three grade tiers — FEQ, MEQ, or HQ — each log feeds into.
This is the irreversible decision point. Tier assignment happens once, at origin, by graders who handle teak every day.
Sawn, Seasoned, Specified
Logs are sawn to the dimensions you specify, kiln-dried to your target moisture content, and finished as raw sawn, kiln-dried, or planed all round.
Material that does not meet our internal thresholds is not sold under our name.
8–12%
Custom specified
No downgrade route
Sixteen Documents.
Per Consignment.
CIF to Port.
DDP to Door.
4–10 weeks
6–12 weeks
8–14 weeks
What You Receive With Every Order
UKTR Due Diligence Record
Full risk assessment under UK Timber Regulations. KFD chain-of-custody, compartment ID, auction reference, supplier verification. Written to pass an inspector's review without supplementation.
CITES Permits (Rosewood)
Full export permit and matching import documentation for every Dalbergia latifolia consignment. No exceptions, no partial packs, no "we'll follow up with the paperwork next week".
Phytosanitary & ISPM-15
Heat-treated ISPM-15 compliant packaging, phytosanitary certification issued at origin, and UK customs documentation cleared on arrival. Routine, but we don't treat it as routine.
Speak with our team
Discuss tier selection, lead times, volumes, and documentation requirements before committing to an order.