Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Iraq

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

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Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka
ProdottoNutmeg & MaceHS 0908.11
Indicative FOB$8–18 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN*see below
Sea transit~2–3 wksfrom Colombo

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 Iraq

There is no preferential agreement between Sri Lanka and Iraq, so imports follow Iraq’s standard (MFN) tariff. Confirm the rate for your HS line. Iraq is, however, one of the largest export markets for Ceylon tea, with strong, long-standing demand.

A standard certificate of origin (often legalized) is required; there is no FTA preference to claim.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Iraq General Commission for Customs, 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 Iraq

Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into Iraq include:

  • Conformity to COSQC (Iraqi standards) and Arabic labeling for food.
  • Halal certification where applicable, and a health / phytosanitary certificate.
  • Documents are often subject to legalization / attestation. Confirm the current requirements with your buyer.

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.

Shipping & lead time from Colombo

Roughly 2–3 weeks by sea from Colombo to Umm Qasr; some volume routes via Gulf hubs. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB Colombo or CIF Iraq. 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.

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Want to check quality first? Ordina un campione. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka duty-free into Iraq?

There is no preferential agreement between Sri Lanka and Iraq, so imports follow Iraq’s standard (MFN) tariff. Confirm the rate for your HS line. Iraq is, however, one of the largest export markets for Ceylon tea, with strong, long-standing demand. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Iraq General Commission for Customs, 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 2–3 weeks by sea from Colombo to Umm Qasr; some volume routes via Gulf hubs.

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