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한국어 Import Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka to Germany
What it takes to source Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka and bring it into Germany: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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Germany is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$626 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). 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 Чайная биржа в Коломбо. 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 Germany
Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ scheme, which grants duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, provided origin is proven. Germany applies the EU’s common (TARIC) tariff, so the same GSP+ treatment applies as elsewhere in the EU.
GSP+ benefit requires a valid proof of origin, a statement on origin from a Sri Lankan exporter registered in the EU REX system.
Import requirements for Germany
Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Tea into Germany include:
- EU food-safety compliance: max residue limits (MRLs), contaminant and aflatoxin limits, and labeling per EU regulations.
- A health / phytosanitary certificate as applicable to the product, and 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 чек-лист экспортных документов 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.
- EU organic certified suppliersthe EU organic rule plus a TRACES certificate per shipment
- Поставщики с сертификатами Bio Suisse и Naturlandprivate organic standards German and Swiss retailers ask for
- Поставщики органического чая ЦейлонUSDA organic tea companies
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- Поставщики с сертификатами BRCGS, ISO 22000 и HACCPfood safety schemes on certifier registers
- Fairtrade certified suppliersFLOCERT
- Все сертификатыevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Hamburg/Bremerhaven; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots. Most Ceylon Tea moves FOB Коломбо or CIF Germany. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the Калькулятор стоимости доставки с учетом всех расходов на перевозку грузов &.
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 Цены на сырьевые товары на Цейлоне page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.
Get quotes to import Ceylon Tea into Germany
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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Часто задаваемые вопросы
Is Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka duty-free into Germany?
Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ scheme, which grants duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, provided origin is proven. Germany applies the EU’s common (TARIC) tariff, so the same GSP+ treatment applies as elsewhere in the EU. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the EU TARIC tariff lookup, or estimate your full landed cost with our калькулятор стоимости с учетом всех расходов.
What does Ceylon Tea from Sri Lanka cost?
Ориентировочно $3.50–6.50 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our Цены на сырьевые товары на Цейлоне page, then request a firm quote.
How long does shipping from Colombo take?
Roughly 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Hamburg/Bremerhaven; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots.
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