Import Black Pepper from Sri Lanka to China
What it takes to source Black Pepper from Sri Lanka and bring it into China: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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China is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$261 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Black Pepper crop typically lands 12月–年3月, 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 China
Sri Lanka and China both belong to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), which grants tariff concessions (a margin of preference) on a list of products. Not blanket duty-free, so confirm whether your HS line is covered. (A China–Sri Lanka FTA has been negotiated but is not yet in force.)
APTA preference requires an APTA Certificate of Origin for products on the concession schedule.
Import requirements for China
Typical requirements for bringing Black Pepper into China include:
- GACC registration (China Customs) is mandatory for overseas food manufacturers/exporters before shipping food to China.
- CIQ inspection on arrival, Chinese labeling, and product-specific protocols (e.g. for tea, spices).
- 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 輸出書類チェックリスト 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.
- China GACC registered food exportersfood plants must be registered with China Customs
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- BRCGS、ISO 22000、HACCPのサプライヤーfood safety schemes on certifier registers
- すべての認証every scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 2–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen; air freight a few days for samples. Most Black Pepper moves FOB コロンボ or CIF China. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the &の運賃・着荷総額計算ツール.
Indicative pricing
Black Pepper is indicatively $6–9 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our セイロンの商品価格 page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.
Get quotes to import Black Pepper into China
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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Is Black Pepper from Sri Lanka duty-free into China?
Sri Lanka and China both belong to the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), which grants tariff concessions (a margin of preference) on a list of products. Not blanket duty-free, so confirm whether your HS line is covered. (A China–Sri Lanka FTA has been negotiated but is not yet in force.) Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the China Customs (GACC), or estimate your full landed cost with our 着陸コスト計算ツール.
What does Black Pepper from Sri Lanka cost?
目安として $6–9 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our セイロンの商品価格 page, then request a firm quote.
How long does shipping from Colombo take?
Roughly 2–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Shanghai/Ningbo/Shenzhen; air freight a few days for samples.
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