# Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Australia

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Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

## Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Australia

What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace 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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ProductNutmeg & MaceHS 0908.11

Indicative FOB$8–18 / kggrade-dependent

Tariff routeAU GSP*see below

Sea transit~2.5–3.5 wksfrom Colombo

Fresh Nutmeg & Mace crop typically lands April–June and November–December, [see the harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/).

### Why source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan nutmeg and its lacy red aril, mace, are grown in the wet-zone hills and valued for their high essential-oil content. Sold whole or ground, and as feedstock for nutmeg oil and oleoresin.

Forms & grades: Whole nutmeg & mace, or ground; conventional or organic; also for oil / oleoresin. Browse current listings on our [Nutmeg & Mace category page](/spices-herbs/).

### 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. Confirm the current rate 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](https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/tariff-classification), and estimate duty + freight + insurance together with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/). 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 Nutmeg & Mace 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 [export documents checklist](/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist/) 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 suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/zh/sri-lanka-fssc-22000-certified-suppliers/)GFSI food safety, asked for by most importers and retailers
- [BRCGS, ISO 22000 and HACCP suppliers](https://srilankaexport.com/zh/sri-lanka-food-safety-certified-suppliers/)food safety schemes on certifier registers
- [All certifications](https://srilankaexport.com/zh/sri-lanka-certified-suppliers/)every scheme we track, with live counts

### 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 Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB Colombo or CIF Australia. Agree the Incoterm up front so responsibilities are clear. Estimate ocean freight and your landed cost with the [freight & landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

### Indicative pricing

Nutmeg & Mace is indicatively $8–18 / kg FOB, varying by grade, order volume, packaging and certification. Track current reference ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then get a firm, current quote for your exact specification below.

### Get quotes to import Nutmeg & Mace into Australia

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

[Request quotes →](/post-a-requirement/)
Want to check quality first? [Order a sample](/samples/). Or, for a Sri Lankan grocery store, see [grocery wholesale](/grocery-wholesale/).

### Frequently asked questions

Is Nutmeg & Mace 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. Confirm the current rate for your specific line in the Australian tariff schedule. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the [Australian tariff classification](https://www.abf.gov.au/importing-exporting-and-manufacturing/tariff-classification), or estimate your full landed cost with our [landed-cost calculator](/freight-calculator/).

What does Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka cost?Indicatively $8–18 / kg FOB, depending on grade, volume and certification. See live ranges on our [Ceylon commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) page, then [request a firm quote](/post-a-requirement/).

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.

### Related sourcing guides & tools

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#### Sourcing tools

[Commodity prices](/ceylon-commodity-prices/) · [HS code finder](/sri-lanka-hs-codes/) · [Harvest calendar](/sri-lanka-harvest-calendar/) · [Container calculator](/container-load-calculator/) · [Freight calculator](/freight-calculator/) · [Incoterms explained](/incoterms-explained/) · [GSP+ / DCTS duty guide](/duty-free-sourcing-sri-lanka/) · [Export documents](/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist/)