Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Colombia

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

Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka
ProductThé de CeylonHS 0902
Indicative FOB$3.50–6.50 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN (no FTA)see below
Sea transit~5–7 wksfrom Colombo

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 Colombia

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Colombia, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Colombia’s standard (MFN) rate, with IVA on top.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the current rate for your subpartida in the DIAN tariff.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the DIAN tariff lookup (MUISCA), 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 Colombia

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Colombia include:

  • For Ceylon Tea, an ICA phytosanitary requirements document for import, arranged before shipment, and ICA inspection on arrival.
  • A phytosanitary certificate from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
  • Food for human consumption may need INVIMA registration or notification 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 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenaventura or Cartagena (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB Colombo or CIF Colombia. 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 Colombia

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.

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Want to check quality first? Commander un échantillon. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka duty-free into Colombia?

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Colombia, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Colombia’s standard (MFN) rate, with IVA on top. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the DIAN tariff lookup (MUISCA), 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 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenaventura or Cartagena (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

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