Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to Chile

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

Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka
ProductCeylon CinnamonHS 0906
Indicative FOB$18–38 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeGeneral tariffsee below
Sea transit~6–8 wksfrom Colombo

Chile bought about US$4.7 million of Sri Lankan cinnamon in 2023 (OEC), with importers buying H1 and H2 quills cut to 21 inches and powder in 25 kg bags. Fresh Ceylon Cinnamon crop typically lands May–November (peeled year-round), see the harvest calendar.

Why source Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the home of true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), sweeter, lower in coumarin and far more prized than the cassia sold as “cinnamon” elsewhere. Over 80% of the world’s true cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, graded by quill quality (Alba, C5 Special, C5) with full traceability to the estate.

Forms & grades: Quills (Alba / C5 Special / C5), quillings, and ground powder. Browse current listings on our Ceylon Cinnamon category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Chile

Chile applies a flat general import tariff to most goods, and there is no trade agreement with Sri Lanka. IVA is charged on the CIF value plus duty.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the rate for your line with Chilean Customs.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Chilean Customs (Aduanas), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our landed-cost calculator. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for Chile

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Cinnamon into Chile include:

  • SAG plant-health requirements for Ceylon Cinnamon as a dried plant product, with SAG inspection on arrival.
  • A phytosanitary certificate from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
  • Food imports go through the health authority (SEREMI de Salud) for customs release and use authorisation, with Spanish labelling; confirm for your product.

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.

Shipping & lead time from Colombo

Roughly 6–8 weeks by sea from Colombo to San Antonio or Valparaíso with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Ceylon Cinnamon moves FOB Colombo or CIF Chile. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the freight & landed-cost calculator.

Indicative pricing

Ceylon Cinnamon is indicatively $18–38 / 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.

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Want to check quality first? Bestel een monster. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka duty-free into Chile?

Chile applies a flat general import tariff to most goods, and there is no trade agreement with Sri Lanka. IVA is charged on the CIF value plus duty. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Chilean Customs (Aduanas), or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.

What does Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka cost?

Indicatively $18–38 / 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 6–8 weeks by sea from Colombo to San Antonio or Valparaíso with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

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