Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to USA

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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 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 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.