Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to UK

What it takes to source Cardamom from Sri Lanka and bring it into the United Kingdom: 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
محصولهلHS 0908.31
FOB تقریبی$50–80 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeUK DCTSsee below
Sea transit~3.5–4.5 wksاز کلمبو

UK is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$924 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Cardamom crop typically lands اکتبر–فوریه, 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 UK

Sri Lanka is an Enhanced Preferences beneficiary under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), giving tariff-free access on around 92% of goods (7,000+ product lines at HS-6), including teas, spices and coconut products, when origin rules are met.

DCTS preference requires proof of origin (a statement on origin / REX-style registration); confirm the current evidence requirements on GOV.UK before shipping.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the UK Trade Tariff lookup, and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our محاسبه‌گر هزینه تمام‌شده. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for UK

Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into the United Kingdom include:

  • UK food-import rules: residue and contaminant limits and labeling under retained/assimilated regulations.
  • Port-health checks and, for products under control, pre-notification via IPAFFS with the relevant health/phytosanitary certificate.
  • For organic goods: certification recognized by the UK organic control regime.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our چک‌لیست اسناد صادراتی 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 Felixstowe/London Gateway; air freight a few days for samples. Most Cardamom moves FOB کلمبو or CIF UK. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the محاسبه‌گر هزینه تمام‌شده حمل‌ونقل &.

Indicative pricing

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

Get quotes to import Cardamom into UK

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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سوالات متداول

Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into UK?

Sri Lanka is an Enhanced Preferences beneficiary under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), giving tariff-free access on around 92% of goods (7,000+ product lines at HS-6), including teas, spices and coconut products, when origin rules are met. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the UK Trade Tariff lookup, or estimate your full landed cost with our محاسبه‌گر هزینه تمام‌شده.

What does Cardamom from Sri Lanka cost?

به طور تقریبی $50–80 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our قیمت کالاهای سیلان page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

Roughly 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Felixstowe/London Gateway; air freight a few days for samples.

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