Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Colombia

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

Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka
المنتجNutmeg & MaceHS 0908.11
سعر FOB استرشادي$8–18 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN (no FTA)see below
Sea transit~5–7 wksمن كولومبو

Fresh Nutmeg & Mace crop typically lands April–June and November–December, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan nutmeg and its lacy red aril, الصولجان, are grown in the wet-zone hills and valued for their high essential-oil content. Sold whole or ground, and as feedstock for nutmeg oil and oleoresin.

Forms & grades: Whole nutmeg & mace, or ground; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our Nutmeg & Mace category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Colombia

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Colombia, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Colombia’s standard (MFN) rate, with IVA on top.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the current rate for your subpartida in the DIAN tariff.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the DIAN tariff lookup (MUISCA), 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 Colombia

Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into Colombia include:

  • For Nutmeg & Mace, an ICA phytosanitary requirements document for import, arranged before shipment, and ICA inspection on arrival.
  • A شهادة صحية نباتية from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
  • Food for human consumption may need INVIMA registration or notification and Spanish labelling; confirm for your product and pack.

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

Roughly 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenaventura or Cartagena (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Nutmeg & Mace moves سعر الشحن من كولومبو or CIF Colombia. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the حاسبة التكلفة الشاملة للشحن &.

Indicative pricing

Nutmeg & Mace is indicatively $8–18 / 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.

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka duty-free into Colombia?

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Colombia, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Colombia’s standard (MFN) rate, with IVA on top. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the DIAN tariff lookup (MUISCA), or estimate your full landed cost with our حاسبة التكلفة الإجمالية.

What does Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka cost?

إرشادياً $8–18 / 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 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenaventura or Cartagena (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

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