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한국어 Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to UK
What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka and bring it into the United Kingdom: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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UK is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$924 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 UK
Sri Lanka is an Enhanced Preferences beneficiary under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), giving tariff-free access on around 92% of goods (7,000+ product lines at HS-6), including teas, spices and coconut products, when origin rules are met.
DCTS preference requires proof of origin (a statement on origin / REX-style registration); confirm the current evidence requirements on GOV.UK before shipping.
Import requirements for UK
Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into the United Kingdom include:
- UK food-import rules: residue and contaminant limits and labeling under retained/assimilated regulations.
- Port-health checks and, for products under control, pre-notification via IPAFFS with the relevant health/phytosanitary certificate.
- For organic goods: certification recognized by the UK organic control 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 the UKcertifier recognised by the UK for Sri Lanka
- 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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Felixstowe/London Gateway; air freight a few days for samples. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB Colombo or CIF UK. 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 UK
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 UK?
Sri Lanka is an Enhanced Preferences beneficiary under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), giving tariff-free access on around 92% of goods (7,000+ product lines at HS-6), including teas, spices and coconut products, when origin rules are met. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the UK Trade Tariff lookup, 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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Felixstowe/London Gateway; air freight a few days for samples.
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