Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Indonesia

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

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Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka
ProductThé de CeylonHS 0902
Indicative FOB$3.50–6.50 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN*see below
Sea transit~1–2 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 Indonesia

There is no bilateral FTA between Sri Lanka and Indonesia, so imports follow Indonesia’s standard (MFN) tariff. Confirm your HS line. With a huge population, Indonesia is a large and growing market for imported food and ingredients.

A standard certificate of origin is used; there is no FTA preference to claim.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Indonesia Customs (DJBC), 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 Indonesia

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Indonesia include:

  • Food registration with BPOM and import licensing; Indonesian (Bahasa) labeling.
  • Halal certification (BPJPH) is mandatory for many food categories.
  • A phytosanitary / health certificate for plant and food products.

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 1–2 weeks by sea from Colombo to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) / Surabaya. Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB Colombo or CIF Indonesia. 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 Indonesia

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 Indonesia?

There is no bilateral FTA between Sri Lanka and Indonesia, so imports follow Indonesia’s standard (MFN) tariff. Confirm your HS line. With a huge population, Indonesia is a large and growing market for imported food and ingredients. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Indonesia Customs (DJBC), 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 1–2 weeks by sea from Colombo to Jakarta (Tanjung Priok) / Surabaya.

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