Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to Germany
What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka and bring it into Germany: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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Germany is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$626 million of goods in 2024 (UN Comtrade). Fresh Nutmeg & Mace crop typically lands April–June and November–December, see the harvest calendar.
Why source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan nutmeg and its lacy red aril, 肉豆蔻, 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.
Duty & tariff treatment for Germany
Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ scheme, which grants duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, provided origin is proven. Germany applies the EU’s common (TARIC) tariff, so the same GSP+ treatment applies as elsewhere in the EU.
GSP+ benefit requires a valid proof of origin, a statement on origin from a Sri Lankan exporter registered in the EU REX system.
Import requirements for Germany
Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into Germany include:
- EU food-safety compliance: max residue limits (MRLs), contaminant and aflatoxin limits, and labeling per EU regulations.
- A health / phytosanitary certificate as applicable to the product, and CHED pre-notification via the EU TRACES system for products under official 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.
- EU organic certified suppliersthe EU organic rule plus a TRACES certificate per shipment
- Bio Suisse 和 Naturland 供应商private organic standards German and Swiss retailers ask for
- 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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Hamburg/Bremerhaven; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF Germany. 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
Nutmeg & Mace is indicatively $8–18 / 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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Is Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka duty-free into Germany?
Sri Lanka is a beneficiary of the EU’s GSP+ scheme, which grants duty-free or sharply reduced tariffs on roughly two-thirds of EU tariff lines, covering most teas, spices and coconut products, provided origin is proven. Germany applies the EU’s common (TARIC) tariff, so the same GSP+ treatment applies as elsewhere in the EU. 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 Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka cost?
参考价格 $8–18 / 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 3.5–4.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Hamburg/Bremerhaven; air freight a few days for samples and high-value lots.
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