Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to The Netherlands

What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace 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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Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka
නිෂ්පාදනයNutmeg & MaceHS 0908.11
දර්ශක FOB$8–18 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeEU GSP+see below
Sea transit~3.5–4.5 wksකොළඹ සිට ඇස්තමේන්තු කරන්න

The Netherlands is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$389 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Nutmeg & Mace crop typically lands April–June and November–December, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan nutmeg and its lacy red aril, ජාතිපත්‍රී, are grown in the wet-zone hills and valued for their high essential-oil content. Sold whole or ground, and as feedstock for nutmeg oil and oleoresin.

Forms & grades: Whole nutmeg & mace, or ground; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our Nutmeg & Mace 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 ගොඩ-ලාගාන කැල්කියුලේටරය. 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 Nutmeg & Mace 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 අපනයන ලේඛන පිරික්සුම් ලැයිස්තුව 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 Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB කොළඹ or CIF The Netherlands. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the භාණ්ඩ ප්‍රවාහන & ගොඩබෑමේ පිරිවැය කැල්කියුලේටරය.

දළ මිල ගණන්

Nutmeg & Mace is indicatively $8–18 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our Ceylon වෙළඳ භාණ්ඩ මිල ගණන් page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

Get quotes to import Nutmeg & Mace into The Netherlands

Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Nutmeg & Mace exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.

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පළමුව ගුණාත්මකභාවය පරීක්ෂා කිරීමට අවශ්‍යද? නියැදියක් ඇණවුම් කරන්න. නැතහොත්, ශ්‍රී ලාංකික සිල්ලර වෙළඳසැලක් සඳහා බලන්න සිල්ලර භාණ්ඩ තොග වෙළඳාම.

නිතර අසන ප්‍රශ්න

Is Nutmeg & Mace 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 ගොඩ-ලාගාන කැල්කියුලේටරය.

What does Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka cost?

ඇස්තමේන්තුගතව $8–18 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our Ceylon වෙළඳ භාණ්ඩ මිල ගණන් 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.

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