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한국어 Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Canada
What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace 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 Nutmeg & Mace crop typically lands April–June and November–December, see the harvest calendar.
Why source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan nutmeg and its lacy red aril, mace, are grown in the wet-zone hills and valued for their high essential-oil content. Sold whole or ground, and as feedstock for nutmeg oil and oleoresin.
Forms & grades: Whole nutmeg & mace, or ground; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our Nutmeg & Mace 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 Nutmeg & Mace 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
- 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 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to Montreal/Halifax (East) or Vancouver (West); air freight for samples and time-critical lots. Most Nutmeg & Mace 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
Nutmeg & Mace is indicatively $8–18 / 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 Nutmeg & Mace into Canada
Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Nutmeg & Mace 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 Nutmeg & Mace 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 Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka cost?
Indicatively $8–18 / 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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