Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cloves from Sri Lanka to The Netherlands

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

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Cloves from Sri Lanka
ProductKruidnagelHS 0907
Indicative FOB$10–20 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeEU GSP+see below
Sea transit~3.5–4.5 wksfrom Colombo

The Netherlands is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$389 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Cloves crop typically lands November–February, see the 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.

Duty & tariff treatment for The Netherlands

As an EU member state, the Netherlands applies the EU’s GSP+ scheme for Sri Lanka: duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, when origin is proven. Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port and a major re-export gateway into the rest of the EU.

GSP+ benefit requires a statement on origin from a Sri Lankan exporter registered in the EU REX system.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the EU TARIC tariff lookup, 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 The Netherlands

Typical requirements for bringing Cloves into the Netherlands include:

  • EU food-safety compliance: max residue limits (MRLs), contaminant and aflatoxin limits, and EU labeling.
  • A health / phytosanitary certificate as applicable, with CHED pre-notification via the EU TRACES system for products under official control.
  • For organic goods: an EU organic certificate (COI) from an EU-recognized control body.

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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Rotterdam; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots. Most Cloves moves FOB Colombo or CIF The Netherlands. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the freight & landed-cost 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 page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

Get quotes to import Cloves into The Netherlands

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.

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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 Cloves from Sri Lanka duty-free into the Netherlands?

As an EU member state, the Netherlands applies the EU’s GSP+ scheme for Sri Lanka: duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, when origin is proven. Rotterdam is Europe’s largest port and a major re-export gateway into the rest of the EU. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the EU TARIC tariff lookup, or estimate your full landed cost with our landed-cost 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 page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

Roughly 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Rotterdam; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots.

Related sourcing guides & tools

Import Cloves to other markets

Duitsland · UK · USA · De VAE · India · China · Australië · Canada

Other Sri Lankan products to The Netherlands

Ceylon Cinnamon · Ceylon Tea · Kokosolie · Zwarte peper · Gedroogde kokosnoot · Virgin Kokosolie · Kardemom · Nootmuskaat & Foelie · Kokosvezel & Kokosturf · Actieve kool van kokosnootschalen · Essentiële Oliën

Sourcing tools

Commodity prices · HS-code finder · Oogstkalender · Container calculator · Vrachtcalculator · Incoterms explained · GSP+ / DCTS duty guide · Export documents