# Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Mexico

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Mexico

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

ProductCeylon TeaHS 0902

Indicative FOB$3.50–6.50 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeMFN (no FTA)see below

Sea transit~5–7 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Ceylon Tea crop typically lands year-round, with quality peaks Jan–Mar and Jul–Sep, [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/).

### Why source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka

“Ceylon” is a globally protected mark of origin for Sri Lankan tea, sold through the transparent Colombo Tea Auction. Buyers can source by elevation (high / medium / low grown) and grade (BOP, BOPF, OP, FBOP, dust) with consistent quality and a clean, well-documented supply chain.

Forms & grades: Black, green and specialty teas by elevation and leaf grade; bulk or private-label. Browse current listings on our [Ceylon Tea category page](/tea-beverages/).

### Duty & tariff treatment for Mexico

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Mexico, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Mexico’s standard (MFN) rate under the TIGIE. Different forms of a product (whole, ground, refined) can sit on different tariff fractions, so check the exact fraction before you price.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the current rate for your TIGIE fraction in SNICE.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the [Mexico SNICE / TIGIE tariff lookup](https://www.snice.gob.mx/), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/). We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

### Import requirements for Mexico

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Mexico include:

- SENASICA plant-health import requirements for Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka: look up the requirement sheet in SENASICA’s phytosanitary requirements module (by product and origin).
- A phytosanitary certificate issued in Sri Lanka by the National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS), where the requirement sheet calls for one.
- The importer must be registered in Mexico’s Padrón de Importadores; confirm whether the fraction also needs the sectoral register.
- Retail packs need Spanish labelling under NOM-051; confirm any COFEPRIS requirement for your product with your customs broker.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our [export documents checklist](/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist/) 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.

- [Organic Ceylon tea suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/organic-ceylon-tea-suppliers/)USDA organic tea companies
- [FSSC 22000 certified suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/sri-lanka-fssc-22000-certified-suppliers/)GFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- [BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/sri-lanka-food-safety-certified-suppliers/)food safety schemes on certifier registers
- [All certifications](https://srilankaexport.com/ar/sri-lanka-certified-suppliers/)every scheme we track, with live counts

### Shipping & lead time from Colombo

Roughly 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Manzanillo or Lázaro Cárdenas with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Air freight for samples. Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB Colombo or CIF Mexico. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the [freight & landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

### Indicative pricing

Ceylon Tea is indicatively $3.50–6.50 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

### Get quotes to import Ceylon Tea into Mexico

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

[Request quotes →](/post-a-requirement/)
Want to check quality first? [Order a sample](/samples/). Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see [grocery wholesale](/grocery-wholesale/).

### Frequently asked questions

Is Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka duty-free into Mexico?There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Mexico, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Mexico’s standard (MFN) rate under the TIGIE. Different forms of a product (whole, ground, refined) can sit on different tariff fractions, so check the exact fraction before you price. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [Mexico SNICE / TIGIE tariff lookup](https://www.snice.gob.mx/), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

What does Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka cost?Indicatively $3.50–6.50 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then [request a firm quote](/post-a-requirement/).

How long does shipping from Colombo take?Roughly 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Manzanillo or Lázaro Cárdenas with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Air freight for samples.

### Related sourcing guides & tools

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#### Sourcing tools

[Commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) · [HS code finder](/sri-lanka-hs-codes/) · [Harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/) · [Container calculator](/container-load-calculator/) · [Freight calculator](/freight-calculator/) · [Incoterms explained](/incoterms-explained/) · [GSP+ / DCTS duty guide](/duty-free-sourcing-sri-lanka/) · [Export documents](/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist/)