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

Fresh Cloves crop typically lands 11月–2月, see the harvest calendar.
Why source Cloves from Sri Lanka
Ceylon cloves are valued for their high essential-oil content and strong aroma, used whole in food and as feedstock for clove-oil and oleoresin extraction. Hand-picked and sun-dried, conventional or organic.
Forms & grades: Whole hand-picked; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our Cloves category page.
Duty & tariff treatment for Guatemala
There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Guatemala, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at the Central American common tariff (MFN) rate, with IVA on top.
Standard commercial documents and a certificate of origin from Sri Lanka. Confirm the current rate for your line with SAT.
Import requirements for Guatemala
Typical requirements for bringing Cloves into Guatemala include:
- For Cloves, a MAGA phytosanitary import permit and inspection at the port of entry.
- A 植物检疫证书 from Sri Lanka’s National Plant Quarantine Service (NPQS).
- Packaged food may need MSPAS sanitary registration and Spanish labelling under the Central American technical regulations; confirm for your product.
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.
- FSSC 22000 certified suppliersGFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- BRCGS、ISO 22000 和 HACCP 供应商food safety schemes on certifier registers
- 所有认证every scheme we track, with live counts
Shipping & lead time from Colombo
Roughly 5–7 weeks by sea from Colombo to Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás de Castilla (approximate; confirm with your forwarder). Most Cloves moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF Guatemala. 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
Cloves is indicatively $10–20 / 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 Cloves into Guatemala
Tell us your grade, volume and destination. We’ll match you with verified Sri Lankan Cloves exporters and get you firm FOB/CIF quotes, free, no obligation.
Request quotes →常见问题
Is Cloves from Sri Lanka duty-free into Guatemala?
There is no trade agreement between Sri Lanka and Guatemala, so goods from Sri Lanka enter at the Central American common tariff (MFN) rate, with IVA on top. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the SAT Guatemala, or estimate your full landed cost with our 到岸成本计算器.
What does Cloves from Sri Lanka cost?
参考价格 $10–20 / 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 Puerto Quetzal or Santo Tomás de Castilla (approximate; confirm with your forwarder).
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