Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Singapore

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

Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka
ProdutoChá do CeilãoHS 0902
Indicative FOB$3.50–6.50 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeFree port / SLSFTAsee below
Sea transit~3–6 daysfrom 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 Singapore

Singapore is a free port: nearly all imports enter duty-free regardless of origin (only a few items such as alcohol and tobacco are dutiable), and the Sri Lanka–Singapore FTA (SLSFTA, 2018) further locks this in. Singapore is a major re-export gateway into ASEAN and beyond.

Duty is rarely an issue; for any SLSFTA-specific benefit a Certificate of Origin meeting the 35% value-addition + change-of-tariff-heading rule is used.

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

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Singapore include:

  • Food imports go through a licensed importer registered with the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), with the relevant import permit and labeling.
  • A health / phytosanitary certificate for food and plant products as required.
  • High packaging and labeling standards for retail-ready goods.

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

Just 3–6 days by sea from Colombo to Singapore, a short, high-frequency route; air freight 1–2 days for samples. Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB Colombo or CIF Singapore. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the calculadora de frete e custos de entrega.

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 Singapore

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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Want to check quality first? Encomendar uma amostra. Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see grocery wholesale.

Perguntas frequentes

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

Singapore is a free port: nearly all imports enter duty-free regardless of origin (only a few items such as alcohol and tobacco are dutiable), and the Sri Lanka–Singapore FTA (SLSFTA, 2018) further locks this in. Singapore is a major re-export gateway into ASEAN and beyond. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Singapore Customs, 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?

Just 3–6 days by sea from Colombo to Singapore, a short, high-frequency route; air freight 1–2 days for samples.

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