🇺🇸Importing from Sri Lanka
Importing from Sri Lanka
to the United States
The USA is Sri Lanka's #1 or #2 export destination across multiple product categories. This guide covers the products most suited to US buyers, regulatory requirements, and key sourcing information.
Top Sri Lanka Products for US Buyers
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Knitted Apparel & LingerieVictoria's Secret, Nike, Hanes — largest US sourcing category from Sri Lanka
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Rubber GlovesFDA 21 CFR approved. Surgical, examination, industrial. Largest US medical glove import source.
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Ceylon CinnamonUSDA Organic available. Premium spice brands. Low coumarin. #2 US market for Ceylon.
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Virgin Coconut OilFDA food-grade, USDA Organic. Health food retail, supplement manufacturers.
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Blue Sapphires & GemsNGJA certified Ceylon sapphires. No US tariff on rough/loose gems (HS 7103).
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Activated CarbonNSF/ANSI 61 certified for drinking water. AWWA B604. FDA 21 CFR 170.30 food grade.
US Customs Entry: Sri Lankan goods enter the US under standard MFN tariff rates. The US suspended its GSP programme in 2013 (it has not been renewed), so there is currently no preferential tariff for Sri Lanka. Check current CBP HTS duty rates for your specific HS code at hts.usitc.gov.