# Import Essential Oils from Sri Lanka to UK

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Essential Oils from Sri Lanka to UK

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

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ProductEssential OilsHS 3301.29

Indicative FOB$20–400 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeUK DCTSsee below

Sea transit~3.5–4.5 wksfrom Colombo

UK is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$924 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Essential Oils crop typically lands year-round (distilled), [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/).

### Why source Essential Oils from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka produces high-value essential oils, Ceylon cinnamon leaf and bark oil, citronella, clove, lemongrass and nutmeg oil, for the flavor, fragrance, cosmetic and wellness industries. Price varies widely by oil and grade.

Forms & grades: Cinnamon (leaf / bark), citronella, clove, lemongrass, nutmeg; by GC specification. Browse current listings on our [Essential Oils category page](/spices-herbs/).

### Duty & tariff treatment for UK

Sri Lanka is an Enhanced Preferences beneficiary under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), giving tariff-free access on around 92% of goods (7,000+ product lines at HS-6), including teas, spices and coconut products, when origin rules are met.

DCTS preference requires proof of origin (a statement on origin / REX-style registration); confirm the current evidence requirements on GOV.UK before shipping.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the [UK Trade Tariff lookup](https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/). We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

### Import requirements for UK

Essential Oils is an industrial or horticultural product rather than a foodstuff, so it generally falls outside food-safety registration when entering the United Kingdom. Essential oils are traded on purity / GC specifications; cosmetic-use oils follow the market’s cosmetics rules (e.g. EU Cosmetics Regulation, IFRA), and food-flavor oils may additionally need food-safety clearance. Always confirm the exact requirements for your product and grade with UK’s customs and standards authority.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our [export documents checklist](/sri-lanka-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.

- [Organic suppliers for the UK](https://srilankaexport.com/ta/sri-lanka-uk-organic-suppliers/)certifier recognised by the UK for Sri Lanka
- [FSSC 22000 certified suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/ta/sri-lanka-fssc-22000-certified-suppliers/)GFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- [BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/ta/sri-lanka-food-safety-certified-suppliers/)food safety schemes on certifier registers
- [All certifications](https://srilankaexport.com/ta/sri-lanka-certified-suppliers/)every scheme we track, with live counts

### Shipping & lead time from Colombo

Roughly 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Felixstowe/London Gateway; air freight a few days for samples. Most Essential Oils moves FOB Colombo or CIF UK. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the [freight & landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

### Indicative pricing

Essential Oils is indicatively $20–400 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

### Get quotes to import Essential Oils into UK

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

[Request quotes →](/post-a-requirement/)
Want to check quality first? [Order a sample](/samples/).

### Frequently asked questions

Is Essential Oils from Sri Lanka duty-free into UK?Sri Lanka is an Enhanced Preferences beneficiary under the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), giving tariff-free access on around 92% of goods (7,000+ product lines at HS-6), including teas, spices and coconut products, when origin rules are met. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [UK Trade Tariff lookup](https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

What does Essential Oils from Sri Lanka cost?Indicatively $20–400 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then [request a firm quote](/post-a-requirement/).

How long does shipping from Colombo take?Roughly 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Felixstowe/London Gateway; air freight a few days for samples.

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#### Other Sri Lankan products to UK

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#### Sourcing tools

[Commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) · [HS code finder](/sri-lanka-hs-codes/) · [Harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/) · [Container calculator](/container-load-calculator/) · [Freight calculator](/freight-calculator/) · [Incoterms explained](/incoterms-explained/) · [GSP+ / DCTS duty guide](/duty-free-sourcing-sri-lanka/) · [Export documents](/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist/)