Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Japan

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

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Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka
المنتجNutmeg & MaceHS 0908.11
سعر FOB استرشادي$8–18 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeJapan GSP*see below
Sea transit~3–4 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 Japan

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Japan’s GSP scheme, which reduces or removes duty on many products, but Japan excludes or limits a number of agricultural lines, so confirm whether your specific HS line qualifies. Japan is a premium, quality-driven market, especially for Ceylon tea and spices.

A GSP Certificate of Origin (Form A) is required to claim the preference; confirm current evidence rules.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Japan Customs tariff schedule, 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 Japan

Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into Japan include:

  • Import notification under Japan’s Food Sanitation Act (MHLW), tested against Japan’s strict pesticide-residue (MRL) limits, residue compliance is critical, particularly for tea.
  • Plant-quarantine clearance (MAFF) for plant products, with a phytosanitary certificate.
  • Japanese labeling, and for organic goods JAS Organic certification.

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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves سعر الشحن من كولومبو or CIF Japan. 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 Japan?

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Japan’s GSP scheme, which reduces or removes duty on many products, but Japan excludes or limits a number of agricultural lines, so confirm whether your specific HS line qualifies. Japan is a premium, quality-driven market, especially for Ceylon tea and spices. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Japan Customs tariff schedule, 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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots.

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