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한국어 Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to China
What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka and bring it into China: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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China is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$261 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 China
Sri Lanka and China both belong to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), which grants tariff concessions (a margin of preference) on a list of products. Not blanket duty-free, so confirm whether your HS line is covered. (A China–Sri Lanka FTA has been negotiated but is not yet in force.)
APTA preference requires an APTA Certificate of Origin for products on the concession schedule.
Import requirements for China
Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into China include:
- GACC registration (China Customs) is mandatory for overseas food manufacturers/exporters before shipping food to China.
- CIQ inspection on arrival, Chinese labeling, and product-specific protocols (e.g. for tea, spices).
- 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.
- China GACC registered food exportersfood plants must be registered with China Customs
- Fournisseurs certifiés FSSC 22000Sécurité alimentaire GFSI, demandée par la plupart des importateurs et détaillants
- Fournisseurs BRCGS, ISO 22000 et HACCPsystèmes de sécurité alimentaire sur les registres des certificateurs
- Toutes les certificationsevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 2–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen; air freight a few days for samples. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB Colombo or CIF China. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the calculateur de fret et de coût de revient &.
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 China
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.
Demander des devis →Want to check quality first? Commander un échantillon. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.
Foire aux questions
Is Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka duty-free into China?
Sri Lanka and China both belong to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), which grants tariff concessions (a margin of preference) on a list of products. Not blanket duty-free, so confirm whether your HS line is covered. (A China–Sri Lanka FTA has been negotiated but is not yet in force.) Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the China Customs (GACC), 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 2–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen; air freight a few days for samples.
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