# Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Japan

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Japan

What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka and bring it into Japan: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.

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ProductNutmeg & MaceHS 0908.11

Indicative FOB$8–18 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeJapan GSP*see below

Sea transit~3–4 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Nutmeg & Mace crop typically lands April–June and November–December, [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/).

### Why source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan nutmeg and its lacy red aril, mace, 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](/spices-herbs/).

### Duty & tariff treatment for Japan

Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Japan’s GSP scheme, which reduces or removes duty on many products, but Japan excludes or limits a number of agricultural lines, so confirm whether your specific HS line qualifies. Japan is a premium, quality-driven market, especially for Ceylon tea and spices.

A GSP Certificate of Origin (Form A) is required to claim the preference; confirm current evidence rules.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the [Japan Customs tariff schedule](https://www.customs.go.jp/english/tariff/index.htm), 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 Japan

Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into Japan include:

- Import notification under Japan’s Food Sanitation Act (MHLW), tested against Japan’s strict pesticide-residue (MRL) limits, residue compliance is critical, particularly for tea.
- Plant-quarantine clearance (MAFF) for plant products, with a phytosanitary certificate.
- Japanese labeling, and for organic goods JAS Organic certification.

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.

- [JAS organic suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/tr/sri-lanka-jas-certified-suppliers/)needed to sell as organic in Japan
- [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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB Colombo or CIF Japan. 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

Nutmeg & Mace is indicatively $8–18 / 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 Nutmeg & Mace into Japan

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.

[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 Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka duty-free into Japan?Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of Japan’s GSP scheme, which reduces or removes duty on many products, but Japan excludes or limits a number of agricultural lines, so confirm whether your specific HS line qualifies. Japan is a premium, quality-driven market, especially for Ceylon tea and spices. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [Japan Customs tariff schedule](https://www.customs.go.jp/english/tariff/index.htm), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

What does Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka cost?Indicatively $8–18 / 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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Tokyo/Yokohama/Kobe; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots.

### Related sourcing guides & tools

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#### Other Sri Lankan products to Japan

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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/)