Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Argentina

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

Cardamom from Sri Lanka
ProductCardamomHS 0908.31
Indicative FOB$50–80 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMercosur CETsee below
Sea transit~6–8 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Cardamom crop typically lands October–February, 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 Argentina

Argentina applies the Mercosur common external tariff, and there is no trade agreement with Sri Lanka. Expect IVA, the statistics fee and tax perceptions on top of duty.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the treatment for your NCM line with ARCA (formerly AFIP).

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the ARCA (AFIP) tariff treatment, 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 Argentina

Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Argentina include:

  • SENASA phytosanitary import requirements for Cardamom from Sri Lanka.
  • A phytosanitary certificate from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
  • Food registration under the Código Alimentario Argentino (INAL / ANMAT) and Spanish labelling; confirm for your product and pack.

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 6–8 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenos Aires with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Cardamom moves FOB Colombo or CIF Argentina. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the freight & landed-cost calculator.

Indicative pricing

Cardamom is indicatively $50–80 / 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.

Get quotes to import Cardamom into Argentina

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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Want to check quality first? Order a sample. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into Argentina?

Argentina applies the Mercosur common external tariff, and there is no trade agreement with Sri Lanka. Expect IVA, the statistics fee and tax perceptions on top of duty. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the ARCA (AFIP) tariff treatment, or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.

What does Cardamom from Sri Lanka cost?

Indicatively $50–80 / 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 6–8 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenos Aires with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

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