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한국어 Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to USA
What it takes to source Cardamom from Sri Lanka and bring it into the United States: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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USA is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$2,882 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Cardamom crop typically lands October–February, 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 USA
The US GSP program lapsed at the end of 2020 and has seen periodic reauthorization efforts. Confirm its current status before relying on it. In practice many Ceylon products already enter at low or zero standard (MFN) duty: black tea (HS 0902) is generally duty-free, and several spices carry little or no duty. Verify your exact line in the US HTS.
Standard commercial documents establish origin; if GSP is in force, a claim is made on entry. Always confirm the current HTS duty rate for your specific product and form.
Import requirements for USA
Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into the United States include:
- FDA food-facility registration for the producer and Prior Notice of each shipment.
- A US importer subject to FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) responsibilities.
- FDA labeling compliance; for organic goods, USDA-NOP recognized certification.
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.
- USDA organic supplierscertified to the USDA organic standard
- Kosher certified suppliersSTAR-K and OU
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliersfood safety schemes on certifier registers
- All certificationsevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to US East/West Coast ports; air freight for samples and time-critical lots. Most Cardamom moves FOB Colombo or CIF USA. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the freight & landed-cost calculator.
Indicative pricing
Cardamom is indicatively $50–80 / 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.
Get quotes to import Cardamom into USA
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.
Request quotes →Want to check quality first? Order a sample. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into USA?
The US GSP program lapsed at the end of 2020 and has seen periodic reauthorization efforts. Confirm its current status before relying on it. In practice many Ceylon products already enter at low or zero standard (MFN) duty: black tea (HS 0902) is generally duty-free, and several spices carry little or no duty. Verify your exact line in the US HTS. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the US HTS tariff lookup, or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.
What does Cardamom from Sri Lanka cost?
Indicatively $50–80 / 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 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to US East/West Coast ports; air freight for samples and time-critical lots.
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