Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Guatemala

What it takes to source Cardamom from Sri Lanka and bring it into Guatemala: 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 routeMFN (no FTA)see below
Sea transit~5–7 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 Guatemala

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Guatemala, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at the Central American common tariff (MFN) rate, with IVA on top.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the current rate for your line with SAT.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the SAT Guatemala, 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 Guatemala

Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Guatemala include:

  • For Cardamom, a MAGA phytosanitary import permit and inspection at the port of entry.
  • A phytosanitary certificate from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
  • Packaged food may need MSPAS sanitary registration and Spanish labelling under the Central American technical regulations; confirm for your product.

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 Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás de Castilla (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Cardamom moves FOB Colombo or CIF Guatemala. 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 Guatemala

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.

Request quotes →

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 Guatemala?

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Guatemala, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at the Central American common tariff (MFN) rate, with IVA on top. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the SAT Guatemala, 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 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás de Castilla (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

Related sourcing guides & tools

Import Cardamom to other markets

Germany · UK · USA · The Netherlands · The UAE · India · China · Australia

Other Sri Lankan products to Guatemala

Ceylon Cinnamon · Ceylon Tea · Coconut Oil · Black Pepper · Desiccated Coconut · Cloves · Virgin Coconut Oil · Nutmeg & Mace · Coir & Coco Peat · Coconut-Shell Activated Carbon · Essential Oils

Sourcing tools

Commodity prices · HS code finder · Harvest calendar · Container calculator · Freight calculator · Incoterms explained · GSP+ / DCTS duty guide · Export documents