# Import Cloves from Sri Lanka to Argentina

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Cloves from Sri Lanka to Argentina

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

ProductClovesHS 0907

Indicative FOB$10–20 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeMercosur CETsee below

Sea transit~6–8 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Cloves crop typically lands November–February, [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/).

### Why source Cloves from Sri Lanka

Ceylon cloves are valued for their high essential-oil content and strong aroma, used whole in food and as feedstock for clove-oil and oleoresin extraction. Hand-picked and sun-dried, conventional or organic.

Forms & grades: Whole hand-picked; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our [Cloves category page](/spices-herbs/).

### Duty & tariff treatment for Argentina

Argentina applies the Mercosur common external tariff, and there is no trade agreement with Sri Lanka. Expect IVA, the statistics fee and tax perceptions on top of duty.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the treatment for your NCM line with ARCA (formerly AFIP).

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the [ARCA (AFIP) tariff treatment](https://www.afip.gob.ar/), 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 Argentina

Typical requirements for bringing Cloves into Argentina include:

- SENASA phytosanitary import requirements for Cloves from Sri Lanka.
- A phytosanitary certificate from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
- Food registration under the Código Alimentario Argentino (INAL / ANMAT) and Spanish labelling; confirm for your product and pack.

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.

- [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 6–8 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenos Aires with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Cloves moves FOB Colombo or CIF Argentina. 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

Cloves is indicatively $10–20 / 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 Cloves into Argentina

Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Cloves 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 Cloves from Sri Lanka duty-free into Argentina?Argentina applies the Mercosur common external tariff, and there is no trade agreement with Sri Lanka. Expect IVA, the statistics fee and tax perceptions on top of duty. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [ARCA (AFIP) tariff treatment](https://www.afip.gob.ar/), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

What does Cloves from Sri Lanka cost?Indicatively $10–20 / 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 6–8 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenos Aires with transhipment (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

### Related sourcing guides & tools

#### Import Cloves to other markets

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#### Other Sri Lankan products to Argentina

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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/)