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한국어 Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to The UAE
What it takes to source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka and bring it into the UAE: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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The UAE is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$341 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Ceylon Tea crop typically lands year-round, with quality peaks Jan–Mar and Jul–Sep, see the 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 مزاد الشاي في كولومبو. 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.
Duty & tariff treatment for The UAE
There is no preferential trade agreement in force yet, a Sri Lanka–UAE CEPA is under negotiation. The UAE applies the GCC common external tariff of about 5%, but many basic foodstuffs are zero-rated; confirm your HS line. Dubai (Jebel Ali) is a major re-export gateway into the wider GCC, Africa and South Asia.
A standard certificate of origin is used; there is no FTA preference to claim today (watch for the CEPA).
Import requirements for The UAE
Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into the UAE include:
- Food registration/clearance via the relevant emirate food-control authority to ESMA / UAE.S standards, with Arabic labeling.
- حلال certification where applicable to the product.
- A health / phytosanitary certificate for food and plant products as required.
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.
- Halal suppliers for the Gulf (GSO)HAC GSO scheme for GCC importers
- موردو شاي سيلان العضويUSDA organic tea companies
- 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 1.5–2.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Jebel Ali (Dubai); air freight a few days, a short, high-frequency route. Most Ceylon Tea moves سعر الشحن من كولومبو or CIF The UAE. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the حاسبة التكلفة الشاملة للشحن &.
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 أسعار السلع في سيلان page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.
Get quotes to import Ceylon Tea into The UAE
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 →هل تريد التحقق من الجودة أولاً؟ اطلب عينة. أو، لمتجر بقالة سريلانكي، راجع بقالة بالجملة.
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka duty-free into the UAE?
There is no preferential trade agreement in force yet, a Sri Lanka–UAE CEPA is under negotiation. The UAE applies the GCC common external tariff of about 5%, but many basic foodstuffs are zero-rated; confirm your HS line. Dubai (Jebel Ali) is a major re-export gateway into the wider GCC, Africa and South Asia. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the UAE Federal Customs, or estimate your full landed cost with our حاسبة التكلفة الإجمالية.
What does Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka cost?
إرشادياً $3.50–6.50 / 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 1.5–2.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Jebel Ali (Dubai); air freight a few days, a short, high-frequency route.
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