Sri Lanka

Customs Broker Singapore
Sri Lanka

Shipping Mode

Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Colombo seaport
Duration: 6 days
From: US$ 433.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Colombo seaport
Transit: 6 days
From: US$ 433.00
Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Duration: 3-10 days
From: US$ 71.84
Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Transit: 3-10 days
From: US$ 71.84

Important

Importer need to register as a commercial importer with the Sri Lanka Customs and submit the required documents online through the Trade Single Window system1.

Depending on the type of goods you are importing, you may also need to obtain additional permits or clearances from other government agencies.

 

reference: www.customs.gov.lk

Imports

  • The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
  • Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
  • Imported goods must be accompanied with a Bill of lading / Air Waybill, an Original Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
  • HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice.

Import Duties and Fees

  • The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Sri Lanka
  • Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
  • The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Sri Lanka

Imports Documents

  • Bill of lading / Air Waybill
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List

Important Notes

  • All imported goods will be inspected by Customs Authorities

 

Exports

  • Original Commercial Invoice, and Packing List
  • Require exporter’s VAT and TIN Number
  • For certain goods, a export license is required.

Government Agencies

Sri Lanka Customs www.customs.gov.lk
Ministry of Health www.health.gov.lk
Ministry of Agriculture www.agrimin.gov.lk

Seaport

Port of Colombo

Airport

Bandaranaike International Airport

Prohibited and Restricted

  • Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
  • Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
  • Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
  • Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
  • Fireworks*
  • Ivory and ivory products*
  • Furs*
  • Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
  • Bullion*
  • Chemical waste and nuclear waste
  • Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
  • Ammunitions*
  • Human remains, including ashes*
  • Animals, plants, food items and perishable*