Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Thailand

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

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Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka
ProductCeylon TeaHS 0902
Indicative FOB$3.50–6.50 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN*see below
Sea transit~1.5–2 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Ceylon Tea crop typically lands year-round, with quality peaks Jan–Mar and Jul–Sep, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka

“Ceylon” is a globally protected mark of origin for Sri Lankan tea, sold through the transparent Colombo Tea Auction. Buyers can source by elevation (high / medium / low grown) and grade (BOP, BOPF, OP, FBOP, dust) with consistent quality and a clean, well-documented supply chain.

Forms & grades: Black, green and specialty teas by elevation and leaf grade; bulk or private-label. Browse current listings on our Ceylon Tea category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Thailand

There is no bilateral FTA in force between Sri Lanka and Thailand, so imports follow Thailand’s standard (MFN) tariff. Confirm your HS line. Thailand is a notable market and processing hub for spices, coconut and rubber-based products.

A standard certificate of origin is used; there is no FTA preference to claim.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Thai Customs Department, 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 Thailand

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Thailand include:

  • Food imports are regulated by the Thai FDA, with import licensing and Thai labeling.
  • A phytosanitary / health certificate for plant and food products.
  • For organic goods, certification recognized in the Thai market.

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 1.5–2 weeks by sea from Colombo to Laem Chabang / Bangkok. Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB Colombo or CIF Thailand. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the vracht- & landed-cost calculator.

Indicative pricing

Ceylon Tea is indicatively $3.50–6.50 / 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 Ceylon Tea into Thailand

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

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Is Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka duty-free into Thailand?

There is no bilateral FTA in force between Sri Lanka and Thailand, so imports follow Thailand’s standard (MFN) tariff. Confirm your HS line. Thailand is a notable market and processing hub for spices, coconut and rubber-based products. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Thai Customs Department, or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost calculator.

What does Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka cost?

Indicatively $3.50–6.50 / 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 1.5–2 weeks by sea from Colombo to Laem Chabang / Bangkok.

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