Import Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh
What it takes to source Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka and bring it into Bangladesh: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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Fresh Desiccated Coconut crop typically lands year-round, see the harvest calendar.
Why source Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the world’s largest exporters of desiccated coconut, prized for its bright white color, low moisture and clean processing. Available fine, medium and coarse cut, conventional or certified organic, in 25kg bags or retail packs.
Forms & grades: Fine / medium / coarse cut; conventional or organic; low-fat options. Browse current listings on our Desiccated Coconut category page.
Duty & tariff treatment for Bangladesh
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are both members of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) (and APTA), giving tariff concessions on covered products. Sensitive items sit on a negative list, and as Bangladesh produces its own tea, confirm whether your product is eligible.
SAFTA preference requires a SAFTA Certificate of Origin meeting the agreement’s value-addition and consignment rules.
Import requirements for Bangladesh
Typical requirements for bringing Desiccated Coconut into Bangladesh include:
- Import through a Bangladeshi importer (usually on a letter of credit) meeting BSTI standards and labeling.
- A phytosanitary / health certificate for plant and food products.
- Confirm the product is not restricted under the SAFTA negative list.
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.
- Halal certified supplierscertified by the Halal Accreditation Council
- Organic desiccated coconut suppliersUSDA organic and CDA registered
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliersfood safety schemes on certifier registers
- Tutte le certificazionievery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Chittagong, a short regional route; air freight a couple of days for samples. Most Desiccated Coconut moves FOB Colombo or CIF Bangladesh. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the calcolatore di nolo e costo a destino.
Indicative pricing
Desiccated Coconut is indicatively $1.80–3.50 / 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 Desiccated Coconut into Bangladesh
Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Desiccated Coconut exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.
Request quotes →Want to check quality first? Ordina un campione. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.
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Is Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka duty-free into Bangladesh?
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are both members of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) (and APTA), giving tariff concessions on covered products. Sensitive items sit on a negative list, and as Bangladesh produces its own tea, confirm whether your product is eligible. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Bangladesh Customs (NBR), or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.
What does Desiccated Coconut from Sri Lanka cost?
Indicatively $1.80–3.50 / 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?
About 5–9 days by sea from Colombo to Chittagong, a short regional route; air freight a couple of days for samples.
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