Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to China

What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka and bring it into China: 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
محصولNutmeg & MaceHS 0908.11
FOB تقریبی$8–18 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeAPTA*see below
Sea transit~2–4 wksاز کلمبو

China is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$261 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). 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, دارچین چینی, 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 China

Sri Lanka and China both belong to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), which grants tariff concessions (a margin of preference) on a list of products. Not blanket duty-free, so confirm whether your HS line is covered. (A China–Sri Lanka FTA has been negotiated but is not yet in force.)

APTA preference requires an APTA Certificate of Origin for products on the concession schedule.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the گمرک چین (GACC), 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 China

Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into China include:

  • GACC registration (China Customs) is mandatory for overseas food manufacturers/exporters before shipping food to China.
  • CIQ inspection on arrival, Chinese labeling, and product-specific protocols (e.g. for tea, spices).
  • A phytosanitary / health certificate for plant and food products.

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 2–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen; air freight a few days for samples. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB کلمبو or CIF China. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the محاسبه‌گر هزینه تمام‌شده حمل‌ونقل &.

Indicative pricing

Nutmeg & Mace is indicatively $8–18 / 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.

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

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سوالات متداول

Is Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka duty-free into China?

Sri Lanka and China both belong to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), which grants tariff concessions (a margin of preference) on a list of products. Not blanket duty-free, so confirm whether your HS line is covered. (A China–Sri Lanka FTA has been negotiated but is not yet in force.) Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the گمرک چین (GACC), or estimate your full landed cost with our محاسبه‌گر هزینه تمام‌شده.

What does Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka cost?

به طور تقریبی $8–18 / 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 2–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen; air freight a few days for samples.

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