# Import Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka to The Maldives

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka to The Maldives

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

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ProductCoconut-Shell Activated CarbonHS 3802.10

Indicative FOB$1.50–4 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeSAFTAsee below

Sea transit~2–4 daysfrom Colombo

Fresh Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon crop typically lands year-round (manufactured), [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-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](/activated-carbon/).

### Duty & tariff treatment for The Maldives

Sri Lanka and the Maldives are both SAFTA members, giving tariff concessions on covered products. The Maldives imports almost all of its food and consumer goods, and Sri Lanka is one of its closest and most important suppliers.

A SAFTA Certificate of Origin is used to claim the preference on covered goods.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the [Maldives Customs Service](https://www.customs.gov.mv/), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/). We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

### Import requirements for The Maldives

Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon is an industrial or horticultural product rather than a foodstuff, so it generally falls outside food-safety registration when entering the Maldives. 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 The Maldives’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](/sri-lanka-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.

- [Halal certified suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/fr/sri-lanka-halal-certified-suppliers/)certified by the Halal Accreditation Council
- [FSSC 22000 certified suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/fr/sri-lanka-fssc-22000-certified-suppliers/)GFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- [BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/fr/sri-lanka-food-safety-certified-suppliers/)food safety schemes on certifier registers
- [All certifications](https://srilankaexport.com/fr/sri-lanka-certified-suppliers/)every scheme we track, with live counts

### Shipping & lead time from Colombo

Just 2–4 days by sea from Colombo to Malé, Sri Lanka’s nearest export market; frequent sailings and air links. Most Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon moves FOB Colombo or CIF The Maldives. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the [freight & landed-cost calculator](/freight-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](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

### Get quotes to import Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon into The Maldives

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

[Request quotes →](/post-a-requirement/)
Want to check quality first? [Order a sample](/samples/).

### Frequently asked questions

Is Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon from Sri Lanka duty-free into the Maldives?Sri Lanka and the Maldives are both SAFTA members, giving tariff concessions on covered products. The Maldives imports almost all of its food and consumer goods, and Sri Lanka is one of its closest and most important suppliers. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [Maldives Customs Service](https://www.customs.gov.mv/), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-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](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then [request a firm quote](/post-a-requirement/).

How long does shipping from Colombo take?Just 2–4 days by sea from Colombo to Malé, Sri Lanka’s nearest export market; frequent sailings and air links.

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#### Sourcing tools

[Commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) · [HS code finder](/sri-lanka-hs-codes/) · [Harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/) · [Container calculator](/container-load-calculator/) · [Freight calculator](/freight-calculator/) · [Incoterms explained](/incoterms-explained/) · [GSP+ / DCTS duty guide](/duty-free-sourcing-sri-lanka/) · [Export documents](/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist/)