OUDH ASSAM · عود آسام
The Oud Guide
All shipments verified under statutory export regulations (CITES) prior to dispatch.
CHAPTER 01Direct Export from Guwahati International Airport
Pursuant to the Indian DGFT notification of October 30, 2026, Guwahati International Airport in Assam is officially designated for agarwood exports, facilitating direct air cargo shipments to Dubai, Riyadh, Doha and across the GCC.
CHAPTER 02What is Aquilaria malaccensis?
Aquilaria malaccensis is the botanical species behind authentic Northeast Indian oud. A dense aromatic resin develops naturally within the heartwood over decades.
CHAPTER 03CITES Documentation and Traceability
International agarwood trade is regulated under CITES Appendix II. Every commercial shipment carries statutory export permits and government phytosanitary certificates.
CHAPTER 04Grading Standards: Muri, Seufi and Double Super
Indian agarwood is categorized by cut formation and resin density. Muri cuts feature compact rounded shapes ideal for personal burners, Seufi offers sharp elongated blades, while Super and Double Super grades denote complete resin vessel saturation with rich bubbling on charcoal.
CHAPTER 05Sinking Density and Laboratory Purity Verification
Sinking-grade agarwood possesses such dense resin concentration that it submerges completely in water, indicating natural resin content above 60%. Every export lot is verified free of lead, artificial wax injection, or synthetic dioctyl phthalate (DOP) weighting.