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한국어 Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Canada
What it takes to source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka and bring it into Canada: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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Canada is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$317 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Ceylon Tea crop typically lands year-round, with quality peaks Jan–Mar and Jul–Sep, see the harvest calendar.
Why source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka
“Ceylon” is a globally protected mark of origin for Sri Lankan tea, sold through the transparent Colombo Tea Auction. Buyers can source by elevation (high / medium / low grown) and grade (BOP, BOPF, OP, FBOP, dust) with consistent quality and a clean, well-documented supply chain.
Forms & grades: Black, green and specialty teas by elevation and leaf grade; bulk or private-label. Browse current listings on our Ceylon Tea category page.
Duty & tariff treatment for Canada
Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Canada’s General Preferential Tariff (GPT), renewed through to the end of 2034, with Sri Lanka retaining eligibility after the January 2025 reform, giving reduced or duty-free rates on a wide range of goods, including many foods and spices, subject to GPT rules of origin and the direct-shipment requirement.
GPT preference requires a certificate / statement of origin and that goods are shipped directly from Sri Lanka to Canada.
Import requirements for Canada
Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Canada include:
- A Canadian importer holding an SFCR license (Safe Food for Canadians Regulations) with CFIA food-safety and labeling compliance.
- A phytosanitary certificate for plant products where required.
- For organic goods: certification recognized under the Canada Organic Regime.
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.
- Organic suppliers for CanadaUSDA organic under the US-Canada equivalence arrangement
- Kosher certified suppliersSTAR-K and OU
- Organic Ceylon tea suppliersUSDA organic tea companies
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliersfood safety schemes on certifier registers
- Fairtrade certified suppliersFLOCERT
- All certificationsevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to Montreal/Halifax (East) or Vancouver (West); air freight for samples and time-critical lots. Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB Colombo or CIF Canada. 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 Tea is indicatively $3.50–6.50 / 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 Tea into Canada
Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Ceylon Tea 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 Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka duty-free into Canada?
Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Canada’s General Preferential Tariff (GPT), renewed through to the end of 2034, with Sri Lanka retaining eligibility after the January 2025 reform, giving reduced or duty-free rates on a wide range of goods, including many foods and spices, subject to GPT rules of origin and the direct-shipment requirement. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Canada Customs Tariff, or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.
What does Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka cost?
Indicatively $3.50–6.50 / 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 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to Montreal/Halifax (East) or Vancouver (West); air freight for samples and time-critical lots.
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