Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka to Guatemala

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

Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka
ProductDesiccated CoconutHS 0801.11
Indicative FOB$1.80–3.50 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN (no FTA)see below
Sea transit~5–7 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Desiccated Coconut crop typically lands year-round, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest exporters of desiccated coconut, prized for its bright white color, low moisture and clean processing. Available fine, medium and coarse cut, conventional or certified organic, in 25kg bags or retail packs.

Forms & grades: Fine / medium / coarse cut; conventional or organic; low-fat options. Browse current listings on our Desiccated Coconut category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Guatemala

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Guatemala, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at the Central American common tariff (MFN) rate, with IVA on top.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the current rate for your line with SAT.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the SAT Guatemala, 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 Guatemala

Typical requirements for bringing Desiccated Coconut into Guatemala include:

  • Desiccated Coconut is a processed food, so MSPAS sanitary registration and Spanish labelling under the Central American technical regulations apply to packaged product; confirm for your product.
  • Check with MAGA whether your product needs a phytosanitary permit; processed foods often do not.

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 Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás de Castilla (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Desiccated Coconut moves FOB Colombo or CIF Guatemala. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the freight & landed-cost calculator.

Indicative pricing

Desiccated Coconut is indicatively $1.80–3.50 / 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.

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Want to check quality first? Order a sample. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka duty-free into Guatemala?

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Guatemala, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at the Central American common tariff (MFN) rate, with IVA on top. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the SAT Guatemala, or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.

What does Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka cost?

Indicatively $1.80–3.50 / 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 Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás de Castilla (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

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