Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Cardamom from Sri Lanka to Italy

What it takes to source Cardamom from Sri Lanka and bring it into Italy: 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 routeEU GSP+see below
Sea transit~2.5–3.5 wks来自科伦坡

Italy is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$591 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). 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 Italy

As an EU member state, Italy applies the EU’s GSP+ scheme for Sri Lanka: duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, when origin is proven. Italy is a major market and processing center for spices, herbal extracts and food ingredients.

GSP+ benefit requires a statement on origin from a Sri Lankan exporter registered in the EU REX system.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the EU TARIC tariff lookup, 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 Italy

Typical requirements for bringing Cardamom into Italy include:

  • EU food-safety compliance: max residue limits (MRLs), contaminant limits and EU labeling (Italian).
  • A health / phytosanitary certificate with CHED pre-notification via the EU TRACES system for products under control.
  • For organic goods: an EU organic certificate (COI) from an EU-recognized control body.

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 Genoa / Gioia Tauro via Suez, closer than the North-Sea ports. Most Cardamom moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF Italy. 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 Italy

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 Italy?

As an EU member state, Italy applies the EU’s GSP+ scheme for Sri Lanka: duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, when origin is proven. Italy is a major market and processing center for spices, herbal extracts and food ingredients. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the EU TARIC tariff lookup, 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 Genoa / Gioia Tauro via Suez, closer than the North-Sea ports.

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