Import Cloves from Sri Lanka to South Korea
What it takes to source Cloves 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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Fresh Cloves crop typically lands 11月–年2月, see the harvest calendar.
Why source Cloves from Sri Lanka
Ceylon cloves are valued for their high essential-oil content and strong aroma, used whole in food and as feedstock for clove-oil and oleoresin extraction. Hand-picked and sun-dried, conventional or organic.
Forms & grades: Whole hand-picked; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our Cloves 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.
Import requirements for South Korea
Typical requirements for bringing Cloves 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 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.
- 韓国のオーガニックサプライヤーneeded to sell as organic in Korea
- 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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Busan; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots. Most Cloves moves FOB コロンボ or CIF South Korea. 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
Cloves is indicatively $10–20 / 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 Cloves into South Korea
Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Cloves exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.
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よくあるご質問
Is Cloves 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 着陸コスト計算ツール.
What does Cloves from Sri Lanka cost?
目安として $10–20 / 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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Busan; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots.
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Sourcing tools
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