Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Canada
What it takes to source Cardamom from Sri Lanka and bring it into Canada: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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Canada is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$317 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). 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 Canada
Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Canada’s General Preferential Tariff (GPT), renewed through to the end of 2034, with Sri Lanka retaining eligibility after the January 2025 reform, giving reduced or duty-free rates on a wide range of goods, including many foods and spices, subject to GPT rules of origin and the direct-shipment requirement.
GPT preference requires a certificate / statement of origin and that goods are shipped directly from Sri Lanka to Canada.
Import requirements for Canada
Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Canada include:
- A Canadian importer holding an SFCR license (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) with CFIA food-safety and labeling compliance.
- A شهادة صحية نباتية for plant products where required.
- For organic goods: certification recognized under the Canada Organic Regime.
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.
- موردون عضويون لكنداUSDA organic under the US-Canada equivalence arrangement
- الموردون الحاصلون على شهادة كوشير (Kosher)STAR-K and OU
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- موردو BRCGS و ISO 22000 و HACCPfood safety schemes on certifier registers
- جميع الشهاداتevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to Montreal/Halifax (East) or Vancouver (West); air freight for samples and time-critical lots. Most Cardamom moves سعر الشحن من كولومبو or CIF Canada. 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 Canada
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 Canada?
Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Canada’s General Preferential Tariff (GPT), renewed through to the end of 2034, with Sri Lanka retaining eligibility after the January 2025 reform, giving reduced or duty-free rates on a wide range of goods, including many foods and spices, subject to GPT rules of origin and the direct-shipment requirement. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Canada Customs Tariff, 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?
Roughly 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to Montreal/Halifax (East) or Vancouver (West); air freight for samples and time-critical lots.
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