Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh

What it takes to source Cardamom from Sri Lanka and bring it into Bangladesh: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.

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Cardamom from Sri Lanka
المنتجالهيلHS 0908.31
سعر FOB استرشادي$50–80 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeSAFTA*see below
Sea transit~5–9 daysمن كولومبو

Fresh Cardamom crop typically lands أكتوبر–فبراير, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Cardamom from Sri Lanka

Ceylon cardamom (true cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum) is grown in Sri Lanka’s cool central highlands and prized for its aroma and bold green pods. Available whole or ground, conventional or organic.

Forms & grades: Green pods (bold / AGEB grades), whole or ground; conventional or organic. Browse current listings on our Cardamom category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Bangladesh

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are both members of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) (and APTA), giving tariff concessions on covered products. Sensitive items sit on a negative list, and as Bangladesh produces its own tea, confirm whether your product is eligible.

SAFTA preference requires a SAFTA Certificate of Origin meeting the agreement’s value-addition and consignment rules.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Bangladesh Customs (NBR), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our حاسبة التكلفة الإجمالية. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for Bangladesh

Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Bangladesh include:

  • Import through a Bangladeshi importer (usually on a letter of credit) meeting BSTI standards and labeling.
  • A phytosanitary / health certificate for plant and food products.
  • Confirm the product is not restricted under the SAFTA negative list.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our قائمة التحقق من مستندات التصدير for the full set.

Certificates this market asks for

Lists of Sri Lankan suppliers holding each one, taken from the scheme’s own public register. A certificate covers named products, so our Trade Desk confirms it covers your order.

Shipping & lead time from Colombo

About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Chittagong, a short regional route; air freight a couple of days for samples. Most Cardamom moves سعر الشحن من كولومبو or CIF Bangladesh. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the حاسبة التكلفة الشاملة للشحن &.

Indicative pricing

Cardamom is indicatively $50–80 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our أسعار السلع في سيلان page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

Get quotes to import Cardamom into Bangladesh

Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Cardamom exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into Bangladesh?

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are both members of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) (and APTA), giving tariff concessions on covered products. Sensitive items sit on a negative list, and as Bangladesh produces its own tea, confirm whether your product is eligible. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Bangladesh Customs (NBR), or estimate your full landed cost with our حاسبة التكلفة الإجمالية.

What does Cardamom from Sri Lanka cost?

إرشادياً $50–80 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our أسعار السلع في سيلان page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Chittagong, a short regional route; air freight a couple of days for samples.

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