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한국어 Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Iraq
What it takes to source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka and bring it into Iraq: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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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 Iraq
There is no preferential agreement between Sri Lanka and Iraq, so imports follow Iraq’s standard (MFN) tariff. Confirm the rate for your HS line. Iraq is, however, one of the largest export markets for Ceylon tea, with strong, long-standing demand.
A standard certificate of origin (often legalized) is required; there is no FTA preference to claim.
Import requirements for Iraq
Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Iraq include:
- Conformity to COSQC (Iraqi standards) and Arabic labeling for food.
- Halal certification where applicable, and a health / phytosanitary certificate.
- Documents are often subject to legalization / attestation. Confirm the current requirements with your buyer.
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
- 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
- All certificationsevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 2–3 weeks by sea from Colombo to Umm Qasr; some volume routes via Gulf hubs. Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB Colombo or CIF Iraq. 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 Iraq
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? 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 Iraq?
There is no preferential agreement between Sri Lanka and Iraq, so imports follow Iraq’s standard (MFN) tariff. Confirm the rate for your HS line. Iraq is, however, one of the largest export markets for Ceylon tea, with strong, long-standing demand. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Iraq General Commission for Customs, 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 2–3 weeks by sea from Colombo to Umm Qasr; some volume routes via Gulf hubs.
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