Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Black Pepper from Sri Lanka to South Korea

Q: Is Black Pepper from Sri Lanka duty-free into South Korea?

Sri Lanka and South Korea are both APTA members, giving tariff concessions on listed products (a margin of preference, not full duty-free) — confirm whether your HS line is on the schedule.

Q: What does Black Pepper from Sri Lanka cost?

Indicatively $6–9 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification.

Q: How long does shipping from Colombo take?

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

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

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ProductBlack PepperHS 0904

Indicative FOB$6–9 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeAPTA*see below

Sea transit~3–4 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Black Pepper crop typically lands December–March, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Black Pepper from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan black pepper is known for its high piperine content and strong aroma, prized by spice processors and oleoresin extractors. Available whole (garbled MG1), cracked or ground, conventional or organic.

Forms & grades: Whole (MG1 garbled), cracked or ground; conventional or organic. Browse current listings on our Black Pepper category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for South Korea

Sri Lanka and South Korea are both APTA members, giving tariff concessions on listed products (a margin of preference, not full duty-free). Confirm whether your HS line is on the schedule.

An APTA Certificate of Origin is required to claim the concession.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Korea Customs Service, 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 South Korea

Typical requirements for bringing Black Pepper into South Korea include:

Food imports are regulated by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) with an import declaration and inspection.
Korean labeling, and import permits for certain agricultural products.
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.

Korea organic suppliersneeded to sell as organic in Korea
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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Busan; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots. Most Black Pepper moves FOB Colombo or CIF South Korea. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the freight & landed-cost calculator.

Indicative pricing

Black Pepper is indicatively $6–9 / 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 Black Pepper into South Korea

Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Black Pepper exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.

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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 Black Pepper from Sri Lanka duty-free into South Korea?

Sri Lanka and South Korea are both APTA members, giving tariff concessions on listed products (a margin of preference, not full duty-free). Confirm whether your HS line is on the schedule. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Korea Customs Service, or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.

What does Black Pepper from Sri Lanka cost?

Indicatively $6–9 / 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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Busan; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots.

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Import Black Pepper from Sri Lanka to South Korea

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Import requirements for South Korea

Certificates this market asks for

Shipping & lead time from Colombo

Indicative pricing

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Frequently asked questions

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