Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to South Korea
What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka and bring it into South Korea: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.
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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 South Korea
Sri Lanka and South Korea are both APTA members, giving tariff concessions on listed products (a margin of preference, not full duty-free). Confirm whether your HS line is on the schedule.
An APTA Certificate of Origin is required to claim the concession.
Import requirements for South Korea
Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into South Korea include:
- Food imports are regulated by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) with an import declaration and inspection.
- Korean labeling, and import permits for certain agricultural products.
- A phytosanitary / health certificate for plant and food products.
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.
- 韩国有机供应商needed to sell as organic in Korea
- 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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Busan; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF South Korea. 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.
Get quotes to import Nutmeg & Mace into South Korea
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.
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Is Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka duty-free into South Korea?
Sri Lanka and South Korea are both APTA members, giving tariff concessions on listed products (a margin of preference, not full duty-free). Confirm whether your HS line is on the schedule. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the Korea Customs Service, 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 3–4 weeks by sea from Colombo to Busan; air freight a few days for samples and premium lots.
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