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한국어 Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to The Netherlands
What it takes to source Cardamom from Sri Lanka and bring it into the Netherlands: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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The Netherlands is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$389 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 The Netherlands
As an EU member state, the Netherlands applies the EU’s GSP+ scheme for Sri Lanka: duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, when origin is proven. Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port and a major re-export gateway into the rest of the EU.
GSP+ benefit requires a statement on origin from a Sri Lankan exporter registered in the EU REX system.
Import requirements for The Netherlands
Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into the Netherlands include:
- EU food-safety compliance: max residue limits (MRLs), contaminant and aflatoxin limits, and EU labeling.
- A health / phytosanitary certificate as applicable, with CHED pre-notification via the EU TRACES system for products under official control.
- For organic goods: an EU organic certificate (COI) from an EU-recognized control body.
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.
- EU organic certified suppliersthe EU organic rule plus a TRACES certificate per shipment
- 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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Rotterdam; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots. Most Cardamom moves سعر الشحن من كولومبو or CIF The Netherlands. 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 The Netherlands
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.
Request quotes →هل تريد التحقق من الجودة أولاً؟ اطلب عينة. أو، لمتجر بقالة سريلانكي، راجع بقالة بالجملة.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into the Netherlands?
As an EU member state, the Netherlands applies the EU’s GSP+ scheme for Sri Lanka: duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, when origin is proven. Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port and a major re-export gateway into the rest of the EU. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the EU TARIC tariff lookup, 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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Rotterdam; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots.
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