Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Germany

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

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Cardamom from Sri Lanka
제품카르다몸HS 0908.31
지표 FOB$50–80 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeEU GSP+see below
Sea transit~3.5–4.5 wks콜롬보에서

Germany is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$626 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Cardamom crop typically lands 10월–2월, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Cardamom from Sri Lanka

Ceylon cardamom (true cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum) is grown in Sri Lanka’s cool central highlands and prized for its aroma and bold green pods. Available whole or ground, conventional or organic.

Forms & grades: Green pods (bold / AGEB grades), whole or ground; conventional or organic. Browse current listings on our Cardamom category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Germany

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ scheme, which grants duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, provided origin is proven. Germany applies the EU’s common (TARIC) tariff, so the same GSP+ treatment applies as elsewhere in the EU.

GSP+ benefit requires a valid proof of origin, a statement on origin from a Sri Lankan exporter registered in the EU REX system.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the EU TARIC tariff lookup, and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our 도착 가격 계산기. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for Germany

Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Germany include:

  • EU food-safety compliance: max residue limits (MRLs), contaminant and aflatoxin limits, and labeling per EU regulations.
  • A health / phytosanitary certificate as applicable to the product, and CHED pre-notification via the EU TRACES system for products under official control.
  • For organic goods: an EU organic certificate (COI) from an EU-recognized control body.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our 수출 서류 체크리스트 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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Hamburg/Bremerhaven; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots. Most Cardamom moves FOB 콜롬보 or CIF Germany. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the & 화물 도착 비용 계산기.

Indicative pricing

Cardamom is indicatively $50–80 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our 실론 상품 가격 page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

Get quotes to import Cardamom into Germany

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

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자주 묻는 질문

Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into Germany?

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ scheme, which grants duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, provided origin is proven. Germany applies the EU’s common (TARIC) tariff, so the same GSP+ treatment applies as elsewhere in the EU. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the EU TARIC tariff lookup, or estimate your full landed cost with our 도착 가격 계산기.

What does Cardamom from Sri Lanka cost?

예상치로 $50–80 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our 실론 상품 가격 page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

Roughly 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Hamburg/Bremerhaven; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots.

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