# Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to Pakistan

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to Pakistan

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

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ProductCeylon CinnamonHS 0906

Indicative FOB$18–38 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routePSFTA (FTA)see below

Sea transit~1 wkfrom Colombo

Fresh Ceylon Cinnamon crop typically lands May–November (peeled year-round), [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/).

### Why source Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the home of true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), sweeter, lower in coumarin and far more prized than the cassia sold as “cinnamon” elsewhere. Over 80% of the world’s true cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, graded by quill quality (Alba, C5 Special, C5) with full traceability to the estate.

Forms & grades: Quills (Alba / C5 Special / C5), quillings, and ground powder. Browse current listings on our [Ceylon Cinnamon category page](/spices-herbs/).

### Duty & tariff treatment for Pakistan

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have a Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA, in force since 2005) giving duty-free or preferential access on most products. Pakistan is one of the largest buyers of Ceylon tea, which moves under a preferential PSFTA arrangement. Confirm your product’s concession and any tariff-rate quota.

PSFTA preference requires a PSFTA Certificate of Origin meeting the agreement’s value-addition (typically 35%) and consignment rules.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the [Pakistan Customs tariff](https://www.fbr.gov.pk/), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/). We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

### Import requirements for Pakistan

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Cinnamon into Pakistan include:

- Import through a Pakistani importer; food products are subject to the relevant provincial/federal food-safety authority and labeling.
- A phytosanitary certificate (Department of Plant Protection) for plant products and fumigation where required.
- Halal certification where applicable.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our [export documents checklist](/sri-lanka-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.

- [Halal certified suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/sri-lanka-halal-certified-suppliers/)certified by the Halal Accreditation Council
- [FSSC 22000 certified suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/sri-lanka-fssc-22000-certified-suppliers/)GFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- [BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/sri-lanka-food-safety-certified-suppliers/)food safety schemes on certifier registers
- [All certifications](https://srilankaexport.com/sri-lanka-certified-suppliers/)every scheme we track, with live counts

### Shipping & lead time from Colombo

About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Karachi/Port Qasim, one of Sri Lanka’s closest export routes; air freight a couple of days for samples. Most Ceylon Cinnamon moves FOB Colombo or CIF Pakistan. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the [freight & landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

### Indicative pricing

Ceylon Cinnamon is indicatively $18–38 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

### Get quotes to import Ceylon Cinnamon into Pakistan

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

[Request quotes →](/post-a-requirement/)
Want to check quality first? [Order a sample](/samples/). Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see [grocery wholesale](/grocery-wholesale/).

### Frequently asked questions

Is Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka duty-free into Pakistan?Sri Lanka and Pakistan have a Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA, in force since 2005) giving duty-free or preferential access on most products. Pakistan is one of the largest buyers of Ceylon tea, which moves under a preferential PSFTA arrangement. Confirm your product’s concession and any tariff-rate quota. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [Pakistan Customs tariff](https://www.fbr.gov.pk/), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

What does Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka cost?Indicatively $18–38 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then [request a firm quote](/post-a-requirement/).

How long does shipping from Colombo take?About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Karachi/Port Qasim, one of Sri Lanka’s closest export routes; air freight a couple of days for samples.

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#### Sourcing tools

[Commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) · [HS code finder](/sri-lanka-hs-codes/) · [Harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/) · [Container calculator](/container-load-calculator/) · [Freight calculator](/freight-calculator/) · [Incoterms explained](/incoterms-explained/) · [GSP+ / DCTS duty guide](/duty-free-sourcing-sri-lanka/) · [Export documents](/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist/)