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한국어 Import Cloves from Sri Lanka to India
What it takes to source Cloves from Sri Lanka and bring it into India: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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India is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$886 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Cloves crop typically lands Ноябрь–Февраль, 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 India
Sri Lanka and India have a Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA, in force since 2000) giving duty-free or preferential access on most products. Sensitive agricultural items carry quotas, though, for example Ceylon tea (a 50% tariff preference on up to 15 million kg a year) and pepper (2,500 MT a year at zero duty, under an import authorisation from India’s DGFT), and a negative list applies. Confirm your product’s treatment and quota availability.
ISFTA preference requires an ISFTA Certificate of Origin meeting the agreement’s value-addition and direct-consignment rules.
Import requirements for India
Typical requirements for bringing Cloves into India include:
- Import through an Indian importer with an IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) and, for food, FSSAI clearance.
- A phytosanitary certificate for plant products and compliance with FSSAI food-safety and labeling standards.
- For tea and pepper specifically, confirm available ISFTA quota before shipping.
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.
- 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
- Все сертификатыevery scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Just 3–7 days by sea from Colombo to Chennai/Tuticorin/Cochin/Nhava Sheva. India is Sri Lanka’s closest large market, ideal for fast, frequent shipments. Most Cloves moves FOB Коломбо or CIF India. 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
Cloves is indicatively $10–20 / 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 Cloves into India
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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Часто задаваемые вопросы
Is Cloves from Sri Lanka duty-free into India?
Sri Lanka and India have a Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA, in force since 2000) giving duty-free or preferential access on most products. Sensitive agricultural items carry quotas, though, for example Ceylon tea (a 50% tariff preference on up to 15 million kg a year) and pepper (2,500 MT a year at zero duty, under an import authorisation from India’s DGFT), and a negative list applies. Confirm your product’s treatment and quota availability. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the India Customs (ICEGATE), or estimate your full landed cost with our калькулятор стоимости с учетом всех расходов.
What does Cloves from Sri Lanka cost?
Ориентировочно $10–20 / 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?
Just 3–7 days by sea from Colombo to Chennai/Tuticorin/Cochin/Nhava Sheva. India is Sri Lanka’s closest large market, ideal for fast, frequent shipments.
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