Export Indian Spices from India to Sri Lanka

Indian Spices exported from India to Sri Lanka is classified under HS 091030 and attracts a 0% MFN (applied) import duty in Sri Lanka (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 1.4% of FOB under RoDTEP. Sri Lanka imported $176K of this product in 2024, ranking #100 worldwide.

HS Code
091030
Agri & Foods
Sri Lanka import duty
0%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
1.4%
RoDTEP of FOB
Sri Lanka imports
$176K
rank #100 of 210 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Sri Lanka

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty0%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1.4%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023
  • 0% is the ad-valorem rate reported to WITS. Some lines (e.g. EU cereals, sugar) carry specific duties per tonne that are not expressed as a percentage — confirm in the destination tariff schedule.

Sri Lanka demand & world market

Turmeric (curcuma) · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$487.6M
2024
Sri Lanka imports
$176K
0.04% of world
World rank
#100
of 210 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
Bangladesh$52.2M · 10.7%
United Arab Emirates$51.5M · 10.6%
United States$49.9M · 10.2%
India$37.1M · 7.6%
Malaysia$19.9M · 4.1%
Germany$16.5M · 3.4%
Morocco$15.9M · 3.3%
Saudi Arabia$15.3M · 3.1%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Sri Lanka typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by Sri Lanka
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Sri Lanka

Buyer coverage for Sri Lanka is being ingested

Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much Sri Lanka imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to Sri Lanka, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 0% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1.4% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

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Indian Spices → Sri Lanka: questions exporters ask

Can I export Indian Spices from India to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Indian Spices is traded under HS 091030. Sri Lanka applies a 0% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Sri Lanka.

What is the HS code for Indian Spices?

Indian Spices falls under HS 091030 (related codes: 091030, 090411, 090930). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Sri Lanka charge on Indian Spices?

0% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Sri Lanka customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 1.4% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the Sri Lanka market for Indian Spices?

Sri Lanka imported $176K in 2024 — 0.04% of world imports and rank #100 of 210 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for Sri Lanka.

Are there verified buyers for Indian Spices in Sri Lanka?

Buyer coverage for Sri Lanka is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 0% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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