# Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to The UAE

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to The UAE

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

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ProductCeylon CinnamonHS 0906

Indicative FOB$18–38 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeGCC ~5%*see below

Sea transit~1.5–2.5 wksfrom Colombo

The UAE is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$341 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Ceylon Cinnamon crop typically lands May–November (peeled year-round), [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/).

### Why source Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the home of true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), sweeter, lower in coumarin and far more prized than the cassia sold as “cinnamon” elsewhere. Over 80% of the world’s true cinnamon comes from Sri Lanka, graded by quill quality (Alba, C5 Special, C5) with full traceability to the estate.

Forms & grades: Quills (Alba / C5 Special / C5), quillings, and ground powder. Browse current listings on our [Ceylon Cinnamon category page](/spices-herbs/).

### Duty & tariff treatment for The UAE

There is no preferential trade agreement in force yet, a Sri Lanka–UAE CEPA is under negotiation. The UAE applies the GCC common external tariff of about 5%, but many basic foodstuffs are zero-rated; confirm your HS line. Dubai (Jebel Ali) is a major re-export gateway into the wider GCC, Africa and South Asia.

A standard certificate of origin is used; there is no FTA preference to claim today (watch for the CEPA).

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the [UAE Federal Customs](https://www.fca.gov.ae/), 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 The UAE

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Cinnamon into the UAE include:

- Food registration/clearance via the relevant emirate food-control authority to ESMA / UAE.S standards, with Arabic labeling.
- Halal certification where applicable to the product.
- A health / phytosanitary certificate for food and plant products as required.

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.

- [Halal suppliers for the Gulf (GSO)](https://srilankaexport.com/tr/sri-lanka-gcc-halal-suppliers/)HAC GSO scheme for GCC importers
- [FSSC 22000 certified suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/tr/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/tr/sri-lanka-food-safety-certified-suppliers/)food safety schemes on certifier registers
- [All certifications](https://srilankaexport.com/tr/sri-lanka-certified-suppliers/)every scheme we track, with live counts

### Shipping & lead time from Colombo

Roughly 1.5–2.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Jebel Ali (Dubai); air freight a few days, a short, high-frequency route. Most Ceylon Cinnamon moves FOB Colombo or CIF The UAE. 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

Ceylon Cinnamon is indicatively $18–38 / 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 Ceylon Cinnamon into The UAE

Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Ceylon Cinnamon 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/). Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see [grocery wholesale](/grocery-wholesale/).

### Frequently asked questions

Is Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka duty-free into the UAE?There is no preferential trade agreement in force yet, a Sri Lanka–UAE CEPA is under negotiation. The UAE applies the GCC common external tariff of about 5%, but many basic foodstuffs are zero-rated; confirm your HS line. Dubai (Jebel Ali) is a major re-export gateway into the wider GCC, Africa and South Asia. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [UAE Federal Customs](https://www.fca.gov.ae/), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

What does Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka cost?Indicatively $18–38 / 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 1.5–2.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Jebel Ali (Dubai); air freight a few days, a short, high-frequency route.

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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/)