Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Canada

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

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Cardamom from Sri Lanka
ProduktKardamomHS 0908.31
Indikativer FOB$50–80 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeCanada GPTsee below
Sea transit~4–6 wksaus Colombo

Canada is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$317 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Cardamom crop typically lands Oktober–. Februar, 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 Canada

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Canada’s General Preferential Tariff (GPT), renewed through to the end of 2034, with Sri Lanka retaining eligibility after the January 2025 reform, giving reduced or duty-free rates on a wide range of goods, including many foods and spices, subject to GPT rules of origin and the direct-shipment requirement.

GPT preference requires a certificate / statement of origin and that goods are shipped directly from Sri Lanka to Canada.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Canada Customs Tariff, and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our Rechner für die Gesamtkosten. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for Canada

Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Canada include:

  • A Canadian importer holding an SFCR license (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) with CFIA food-safety and labeling compliance.
  • A Pflanzengesundheitszeugnis for plant products where required.
  • For organic goods: certification recognized under the Canada Organic Regime.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our Checkliste für Exportunterlagen 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 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to Montreal/Halifax (East) or Vancouver (West); air freight for samples and time-critical lots. Most Cardamom moves FOB Colombo or CIF Canada. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the Fracht&-Rechner für die Kosten bei Anlieferung.

Unverbindliche Preisangaben

Cardamom is indicatively $50–80 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our Rohstoffpreise in Ceylon page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

Get quotes to import Cardamom into Canada

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.

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into Canada?

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Canada’s General Preferential Tariff (GPT), renewed through to the end of 2034, with Sri Lanka retaining eligibility after the January 2025 reform, giving reduced or duty-free rates on a wide range of goods, including many foods and spices, subject to GPT rules of origin and the direct-shipment requirement. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Canada Customs Tariff, or estimate your full landed cost with our Rechner für die Gesamtkosten.

What does Cardamom from Sri Lanka cost?

Indikativ $50–80 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our Rohstoffpreise in Ceylon page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

Roughly 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to Montreal/Halifax (East) or Vancouver (West); air freight for samples and time-critical lots.

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