Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka to Colombia

What it takes to source Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka and bring it into Colombia: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.

Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka
ProductCharbon actif de coque de noix de cocoHS 3802.10
Indicative FOB$1.50–4 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN (no FTA)see below
Sea transit~5–7 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon crop typically lands year-round (manufactured), see the harvest calendar.

Why source Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is a leading exporter of coconut-shell activated carbon, graded by iodine number / activity. It is used in water and air treatment, gold recovery, food & beverage processing and energy storage, a fast-growing global market.

Forms & grades: Granular (GAC), powdered (PAC) or pelletised; by iodine number / activity grade. Browse current listings on our Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Colombia

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Colombia, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Colombia’s standard (MFN) rate, with IVA on top.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the current rate for your subpartida in the DIAN tariff.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the DIAN tariff lookup (MUISCA), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our landed-cost calculator. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for Colombia

Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon is an industrial or horticultural product rather than a foodstuff, so it generally falls outside food-safety registration when entering Colombia. Activated carbon is traded on technical specs (iodine number, ash, mesh); the EU also requires REACH compliance, and water- or food-grade carbon must meet the relevant purity standards (e.g. NSF, EN 12915). Always confirm the exact requirements for your product and grade with Colombia’s customs and standards authority.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our export documents checklist 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 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenaventura or Cartagena (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon moves FOB Colombo or CIF Colombia. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the freight & landed-cost calculator.

Indicative pricing

Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon is indicatively $1.50–4 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our Ceylon commodity prices page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka duty-free into Colombia?

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Colombia, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Colombia’s standard (MFN) rate, with IVA on top. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the DIAN tariff lookup (MUISCA), or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.

What does Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka cost?

Indicatively $1.50–4 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our Ceylon commodity prices page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

Roughly 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenaventura or Cartagena (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

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