Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cloves from Sri Lanka to Germany

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

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Cloves from Sri Lanka
ProduktGewürznelkenHS 0907
Indikativer FOB$10–20 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeEU-GSP+see below
Sea transit~3.5–4.5 wksaus Colombo

Germany is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$626 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Cloves crop typically lands November–. Februar, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Cloves from Sri Lanka

Ceylon cloves are valued for their high essential-oil content and strong aroma, used whole in food and as feedstock for clove-oil and oleoresin extraction. Hand-picked and sun-dried, conventional or organic.

Forms & grades: Whole hand-picked; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our Cloves category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Germany

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ scheme, which grants duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, provided origin is proven. Germany applies the EU’s common (TARIC) tariff, so the same GSP+ treatment applies as elsewhere in the EU.

GSP+ benefit requires a valid proof of origin, a statement on origin from a Sri Lankan exporter registered in the EU REX system.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the EU TARIC tariff lookup, 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 Germany

Typical requirements for bringing Cloves into Germany include:

  • EU food-safety compliance: max residue limits (MRLs), contaminant and aflatoxin limits, and labeling per EU regulations.
  • A health / phytosanitary certificate as applicable to the product, and CHED pre-notification via the EU TRACES system for products under official control.
  • For organic goods: an EU organic certificate (COI) from an EU-recognized control body.

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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Hamburg/Bremerhaven; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots. Most Cloves moves FOB Colombo or CIF Germany. 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

Cloves is indicatively $10–20 / 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 Cloves into Germany

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

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Möchten Sie zuerst die Qualität prüfen? Bestellen Sie ein Muster. Oder, für einen sri-lankischen Lebensmittelladen, siehe grocery wholesale.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is Cloves from Sri Lanka duty-free into Germany?

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ scheme, which grants duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, provided origin is proven. Germany applies the EU’s common (TARIC) tariff, so the same GSP+ treatment applies as elsewhere in the EU. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the EU TARIC tariff lookup, or estimate your full landed cost with our Rechner für die Gesamtkosten.

What does Cloves from Sri Lanka cost?

Indikativ $10–20 / 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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Hamburg/Bremerhaven; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots.

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