# Import Black Pepper from Sri Lanka to Japan

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Black Pepper from Sri Lanka to Japan

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

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ProductBlack PepperHS 0904

Indicative FOB$6–9 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeJapan GSP*see below

Sea transit~3–4 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Black Pepper crop typically lands December–March, [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-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](/spices-herbs/).

### Duty & tariff treatment for Japan

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Japan’s GSP scheme, which reduces or removes duty on many products, but Japan excludes or limits a number of agricultural lines, so confirm whether your specific HS line qualifies. Japan is a premium, quality-driven market, especially for Ceylon tea and spices.

A GSP Certificate of Origin (Form A) is required to claim the preference; confirm current evidence rules.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the [Japan Customs tariff schedule](https://www.customs.go.jp/english/tariff/index.htm), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/). We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

### Import requirements for Japan

Typical requirements for bringing Black Pepper into Japan include:

- Import notification under Japan’s Food Sanitation Act (MHLW), tested against Japan’s strict pesticide-residue (MRL) limits, residue compliance is critical, particularly for tea.
- Plant-quarantine clearance (MAFF) for plant products, with a phytosanitary certificate.
- Japanese labeling, and for organic goods JAS Organic certification.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our [export documents checklist](/sri-lanka-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.

- [JAS organic suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/nl/sri-lanka-jas-certified-suppliers/)needed to sell as organic in Japan
- [FSSC 22000 certified suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/nl/sri-lanka-fssc-22000-certified-suppliers/)GFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- [BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/nl/sri-lanka-food-safety-certified-suppliers/)food safety schemes on certifier registers
- [All certifications](https://srilankaexport.com/nl/sri-lanka-certified-suppliers/)every scheme we track, with live counts

### Shipping & lead time from Colombo

Roughly 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots. Most Black Pepper moves FOB Colombo or CIF Japan. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the [freight & landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

### Indicative pricing

Black Pepper is indicatively $6–9 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

### Get quotes to import Black Pepper into Japan

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.

[Request quotes →](/post-a-requirement/)
Want to check quality first? [Order a sample](/samples/). Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see [grocery wholesale](/grocery-wholesale/).

### Frequently asked questions

Is Black Pepper from Sri Lanka duty-free into Japan?Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Japan’s GSP scheme, which reduces or removes duty on many products, but Japan excludes or limits a number of agricultural lines, so confirm whether your specific HS line qualifies. Japan is a premium, quality-driven market, especially for Ceylon tea and spices. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [Japan Customs tariff schedule](https://www.customs.go.jp/english/tariff/index.htm), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

What does Black Pepper from Sri Lanka cost?Indicatively $6–9 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then [request a firm quote](/post-a-requirement/).

How long does shipping from Colombo take?Roughly 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots.

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#### Sourcing tools

[Commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) · [HS code finder](/sri-lanka-hs-codes/) · [Harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/) · [Container calculator](/container-load-calculator/) · [Freight calculator](/freight-calculator/) · [Incoterms explained](/incoterms-explained/) · [GSP+ / DCTS duty guide](/duty-free-sourcing-sri-lanka/) · [Export documents](/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist/)