Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cloves from Sri Lanka to Japan

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

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Cloves from Sri Lanka
उत्पादलौंगHS 0907
सांकेतिक FOB$10–20 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeJapan GSP*see below
Sea transit~3–4 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Cloves crop typically lands November–February, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Cloves from Sri Lanka

Ceylon cloves are valued for their high essential-oil content and strong aroma, used whole in food and as feedstock for clove-oil and oleoresin extraction. Hand-picked and sun-dried, conventional or organic.

Forms & grades: Whole hand-picked; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our Cloves category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Japan

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Japan’s GSP scheme, which reduces or removes duty on many products, but Japan excludes or limits a number of agricultural lines, so confirm whether your specific HS line qualifies. Japan is a premium, quality-driven market, especially for Ceylon tea and spices.

A GSP Certificate of Origin (Form A) is required to claim the preference; confirm current evidence rules.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Japan Customs tariff schedule, and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our लैंडेड-कॉस्ट कैलकुलेटर. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for Japan

Typical requirements for bringing Cloves into Japan include:

  • Import notification under Japan’s Food Sanitation Act (MHLW), tested against Japan’s strict pesticide-residue (MRL) limits, residue compliance is critical, particularly for tea.
  • Plant-quarantine clearance (MAFF) for plant products, with a phytosanitary certificate.
  • Japanese labeling, and for organic goods JAS Organic certification.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our निर्यात दस्तावेज चेकलिस्ट 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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots. Most Cloves moves FOB Colombo or CIF Japan. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the माल ढुलाई & लैंडेड-कॉस्ट कैलकुलेटर.

संकेतात्मक मूल्य निर्धारण

Cloves is indicatively $10–20 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our सीलोन की वस्तुओं की कीमतें page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is Cloves from Sri Lanka duty-free into Japan?

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Japan’s GSP scheme, which reduces or removes duty on many products, but Japan excludes or limits a number of agricultural lines, so confirm whether your specific HS line qualifies. Japan is a premium, quality-driven market, especially for Ceylon tea and spices. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Japan Customs tariff schedule, or estimate your full landed cost with our लैंडेड-कॉस्ट कैलकुलेटर.

What does Cloves from Sri Lanka cost?

संकेतक रूप से $10–20 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our सीलोन की वस्तुओं की कीमतें page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

Roughly 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots.

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