Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka to USA

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

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Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka
产品锡兰肉桂HS 0906
参考 FOB$18–38 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeMFN / GSP*see below
Sea transit~4–6 wks来自科伦坡

USA is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$2,882 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Ceylon Cinnamon crop typically lands May–November (peeled year-round), see the harvest calendar.

Why source Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the home of 真正的肉桂 (真肉桂), 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.

Duty & tariff treatment for USA

美国 GSP program lapsed at the end of 2020 and has seen periodic reauthorization efforts. 请确认其当前状态 before relying on it. In practice many Ceylon products already enter at low or zero standard (MFN) duty: black tea (HS 0902) is generally duty-free, and several spices carry little or no duty. Verify your exact line in the US HTS.

Standard commercial documents establish origin; if GSP is in force, a claim is made on entry. Always confirm the current HTS duty rate for your specific product and form.

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the US HTS 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 USA

Typical requirements for bringing Ceylon Cinnamon into the United States include:

  • FDA food-facility registration for the producer and Prior Notice 提前通报 of each shipment.
  • A US importer subject to FSVP (Foreign Supplier Verification Program) responsibilities.
  • FDA labeling compliance; for organic goods, USDA-NOP recognized certification.

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 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to US East/West Coast ports; air freight for samples and time-critical lots. Most Ceylon Cinnamon moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF USA. 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

Ceylon Cinnamon is indicatively $18–38 / 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 Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka duty-free into USA?

美国 GSP program lapsed at the end of 2020 and has seen periodic reauthorization efforts. 请确认其当前状态 before relying on it. In practice many Ceylon products already enter at low or zero standard (MFN) duty: black tea (HS 0902) is generally duty-free, and several spices carry little or no duty. Verify your exact line in the US HTS. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the US HTS tariff lookup, or estimate your full landed cost with our 到岸成本计算器.

What does Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka cost?

参考价格 $18–38 / 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 4–6 weeks by sea from Colombo to US East/West Coast ports; air freight for samples and time-critical lots.

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