Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Turkey

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

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Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka
محصولچای سیلانHS 0902
FOB تقریبی$3.50–6.50 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeTurkey GSP*see below
Sea transit~2–3 wksاز کلمبو

Fresh Ceylon Tea crop typically lands year-round, with quality peaks Jan–Mar and Jul–Sep, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka

“Ceylon” is a globally protected mark of origin for Sri Lankan tea, sold through the transparent حراج چای کلمبو. Buyers can source by elevation (high / medium / low grown) and grade (BOP, BOPF, OP, FBOP, dust) with consistent quality and a clean, well-documented supply chain.

Forms & grades: Black, green and specialty teas by elevation and leaf grade; bulk or private-label. Browse current listings on our Ceylon Tea category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Turkey

Turkey grants GSP preferences to Sri Lanka under its “developing country” tier (revised in 2010, so some margins are smaller than before). Many industrial lines benefit, but agricultural tariffs can still be high. Confirm the rate for your specific product.

A GSP proof of origin (Form A / origin declaration) is needed to claim the preference.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Turkey Trade / customs tariff, 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 Turkey

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Turkey include:

  • Food imports are controlled by the Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry, with a control certificate and Turkish labeling.
  • A phytosanitary / health certificate for plant and food products.
  • For organic goods, certification recognized under Turkish organic rules.

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 2–3 weeks by sea from Colombo to Mersin / Istanbul (Ambarli); air freight a few days for samples. Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB کلمبو or CIF Turkey. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the محاسبه‌گر هزینه تمام‌شده حمل‌ونقل &.

Indicative pricing

Ceylon Tea is indicatively $3.50–6.50 / 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 Ceylon Tea into Turkey

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

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Is Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka duty-free into Turkey?

Turkey grants GSP preferences to Sri Lanka under its “developing country” tier (revised in 2010, so some margins are smaller than before). Many industrial lines benefit, but agricultural tariffs can still be high. Confirm the rate for your specific product. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Turkey Trade / customs tariff, or estimate your full landed cost with our محاسبه‌گر هزینه تمام‌شده.

What does Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka cost?

به طور تقریبی $3.50–6.50 / 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 2–3 weeks by sea from Colombo to Mersin / Istanbul (Ambarli); air freight a few days for samples.

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