Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Australia

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

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Cardamom from Sri Lanka
产品小豆蔻HS 0908.31
参考 FOB$50–80 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeAU GSP*see below
Sea transit~2.5–3.5 wks来自科伦坡

Fresh Cardamom crop typically lands 10月–2月, see the harvest calendar.

Why source Cardamom from Sri Lanka

Ceylon cardamom (true cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum) is grown in Sri Lanka’s cool central highlands and prized for its aroma and bold green pods. Available whole or ground, conventional or organic.

Forms & grades: Green pods (bold / AGEB grades), whole or ground; conventional or organic. Browse current listings on our Cardamom category page.

Duty & tariff treatment for Australia

Sri Lanka has long qualified for Australia’s Developing Country tariff preferences (Sri Lanka has benefited since the 1970s), and many food and spice lines also enter at the general (often free) rate. 确认最新税率 for your specific line in the Australian tariff schedule.

To claim a Developing Country preference, a declaration / certificate of origin is required; many foods are already free under the general tariff regardless.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the Australian tariff classification, 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 Australia

Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Australia include:

  • Australian biosecurity: many plant/food products need an import permit and must meet conditions in BICON (treatment/fumigation may apply); shipments are inspected by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
  • Food standards under FSANZ and the Imported Food Inspection Scheme, plus correct labeling.
  • For organic goods: certification acceptable to the Australian market.

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 2.5–3.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Melbourne/Sydney, one of Sri Lanka’s closer long-haul markets; air freight a few days for samples. Most Cardamom moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF Australia. 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

Cardamom is indicatively $50–80 / 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.

Get quotes to import Cardamom into Australia

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

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常见问题

Is Cardamom from Sri Lanka duty-free into Australia?

Sri Lanka has long qualified for Australia’s Developing Country tariff preferences (Sri Lanka has benefited since the 1970s), and many food and spice lines also enter at the general (often free) rate. 确认最新税率 for your specific line in the Australian tariff schedule. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Australian tariff classification, or estimate your full landed cost with our 到岸成本计算器.

What does Cardamom from Sri Lanka cost?

参考价格 $50–80 / 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 2.5–3.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Melbourne/Sydney, one of Sri Lanka’s closer long-haul markets; air freight a few days for samples.

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