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한국어 Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to Chile
What it takes to source Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka and bring it into Chile: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
Chile bought about US$4.7 million of Sri Lankan cinnamon in 2023 (OEC), with importers buying H1 and H2 quills cut to 21 inches and powder in 25 kg bags. Fresh Ceylon Cinnamon crop typically lands May–November (peeled year-round), see the harvest calendar.
Why source Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the home of true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), sweeter, lower in coumarin and far more prized than the cassia sold as “cinnamon” elsewhere. Over 80% of the world’s true cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, graded by quill quality (Alba, C5 Special, C5) with full traceability to the estate.
Forms & grades: Quills (Alba / C5 Special / C5), quillings, and ground powder. Browse current listings on our Ceylon Cinnamon category page.
Duty & tariff treatment for Chile
Chile applies a flat general import tariff to most goods, and there is no trade agreement with Sri Lanka. IVA is charged on the CIF value plus duty.
Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the rate for your line with Chilean Customs.
Import requirements for Chile
Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Cinnamon into Chile include:
- SAG plant-health requirements for Ceylon Cinnamon as a dried plant product, with SAG inspection on arrival.
- A phytosanitary certificate from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
- Food imports go through the health authority (SEREMI de Salud) for customs release and use authorisation, with Spanish labelling; 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.
- 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
Roughly 6–8 weeks by sea from Colombo to San Antonio or Valparaíso with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Ceylon Cinnamon moves FOB Colombo or CIF Chile. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the freight & landed-cost calculator.
Indicative pricing
Ceylon Cinnamon is indicatively $18–38 / 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 Ceylon Cinnamon into Chile
Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Ceylon Cinnamon 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 Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka duty-free into Chile?
Chile applies a flat general import tariff to most goods, and there is no trade agreement with Sri Lanka. IVA is charged on the CIF value plus duty. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Chilean Customs (Aduanas), or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.
What does Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka cost?
Indicatively $18–38 / 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 San Antonio or Valparaíso with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).
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