Sri Lanka Sourcing Guide

Import Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka to The UAE

What it takes to source Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka and bring it into the UAE: tariff treatment, import requirements, shipping times and indicative pricing, with a free route to quotes from verified exporters.

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Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka
产品Nutmeg & MaceHS 0908.11
参考 FOB$8–18 / kggrade-dependent
Tariff routeGCC ~5%*see below
Sea transit~1.5–2.5 wks来自科伦坡

The UAE is one of Sri Lanka’s largest export markets, taking US$341 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 The UAE

There is no preferential trade agreement in force yet, a Sri Lanka–UAE CEPA is under negotiation. The UAE applies the GCC common external tariff of about 5%, but many basic foodstuffs are zero-rated; confirm your HS line. Dubai (Jebel Ali) is a major re-export gateway into the wider GCC, Africa and South Asia.

A standard certificate of origin is used; there is no FTA preference to claim today (watch for the CEPA).

Always confirm the current rate. Tariffs and preference schemes change. Check your exact HS line in the UAE Federal Customs, 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 The UAE

Typical requirements for bringing Nutmeg & Mace into the UAE include:

  • Food registration/clearance via the relevant emirate food-control authority to ESMA / UAE.S standards, with Arabic labeling.
  • Halal certification where applicable to the product.
  • A health / phytosanitary certificate for food and plant products as required.

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 1.5–2.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Jebel Ali (Dubai); air freight a few days, a short, high-frequency route. Most Nutmeg & Mace moves FOB 科伦坡 or CIF The UAE. 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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常见问题

Is Nutmeg & Mace from Sri Lanka duty-free into the UAE?

There is no preferential trade agreement in force yet, a Sri Lanka–UAE CEPA is under negotiation. The UAE applies the GCC common external tariff of about 5%, but many basic foodstuffs are zero-rated; confirm your HS line. Dubai (Jebel Ali) is a major re-export gateway into the wider GCC, Africa and South Asia. Confirm the exact rate for your HS line via the UAE Federal Customs, 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 1.5–2.5 weeks by sea from Colombo to Jebel Ali (Dubai); air freight a few days, a short, high-frequency route.

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