Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Black Pepper from Sri Lanka to Colombia

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

Black Pepper from Sri Lanka
产品黑胡椒HS 0904
参考 FOB$6–9 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN (no FTA)see below
Sea transit~5–7 wks来自科伦坡

Fresh Black Pepper crop typically lands 12月–3月, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Black Pepper from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan black pepper is known for its high piperine content and strong aroma, prized by spice processors and oleoresin extractors. Available whole (garbled MG1), cracked or ground, conventional or organic.

Forms & grades: Whole (MG1 garbled), cracked or ground; conventional or organic. Browse current listings on our Black Pepper category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Colombia

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Colombia, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Colombia’s standard (MFN) rate, with IVA on top.

Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the current rate for your subpartida in the DIAN tariff.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the DIAN tariff lookup (MUISCA), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our 到岸成本计算器. We don’t publish line-item tariff figures because they move and depend on your precise product and origin proof.

Import requirements for Colombia

Typical requirements for bringing Black Pepper into Colombia include:

  • For Black Pepper, an ICA phytosanitary requirements document for import, arranged before shipment, and ICA inspection on arrival.
  • A 植物检疫证书 from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
  • Food for human consumption may need INVIMA registration or notification and Spanish labelling; confirm for your product and pack.

Your exporter prepares the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin; see our 出口文件核对清单 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 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenaventura or Cartagena (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Black Pepper moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF Colombia. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the & 到岸成本计算器.

Indicative pricing

Black Pepper is indicatively $6–9 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our 锡兰大宗商品价格 page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

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常见问题

Is Black Pepper from Sri Lanka duty-free into Colombia?

There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Colombia, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at Colombia’s standard (MFN) rate, with IVA on top. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the DIAN tariff lookup (MUISCA), or estimate your full landed cost with our 到岸成本计算器.

What does Black Pepper from Sri Lanka cost?

参考价格 $6–9 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our 锡兰大宗商品价格 page, then request a firm quote.

How long does shipping from Colombo take?

Roughly 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Buenaventura or Cartagena (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).

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