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한국어 Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Pakistan
What it takes to source Cardamom from Sri Lanka and bring it into Pakistan: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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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 Pakistan
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have a Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA, in force since 2005) giving duty-free or preferential access on most products. Pakistan is one of the largest buyers of Thé Ceylon, which moves under a preferential PSFTA arrangement. Confirm your product’s concession and any tariff-rate quota.
PSFTA preference requires a PSFTA Certificate of Origin meeting the agreement’s value-addition (typically 35%) and consignment rules.
Import requirements for Pakistan
Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Pakistan include:
- Import through a Pakistani importer; food products are subject to the relevant provincial/federal food-safety authority and labeling.
- A phytosanitary certificate (Department of Plant Protection) for plant products and fumigation where required.
- Halal certification where applicable.
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.
- Halal certified supplierscertified by the Halal Accreditation Council
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliersfood safety schemes on certifier registers
- All certificationsevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Karachi/Port Qasim, one of Sri Lanka’s closest export routes; air freight a couple of days for samples. Most Cardamom moves FOB Colombo or CIF Pakistan. 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 Pakistan
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? Commander un échantillon. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into Pakistan?
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have a Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA, in force since 2005) giving duty-free or preferential access on most products. Pakistan is one of the largest buyers of Thé Ceylon, which moves under a preferential PSFTA arrangement. Confirm your product’s concession and any tariff-rate quota. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Pakistan Customs tariff, 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?
About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Karachi/Port Qasim, one of Sri Lanka’s closest export routes; air freight a couple of days for samples.
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