Importing Into 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Customs
15%
US$50
De Minimis Threshold
US$50
15000 LKR
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
Personal-import parcels under LKR 15,000 (≈USD 50) duty-free; above attracts customs (10-30%) + VAT (15%) + Port Levy + CESS.
As of: 2023-01-01
VAT / GST on Imports
15%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Customs declaration form |
| 02 | NMRA permit for medications |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms (police permit)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (NMRA permit)
- ⚠Currency over USD 10,000
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotics
- ✗Counterfeit goods
- ✗CITES-listed species
Special Notes
- 01SAFTA + SAARC member; preferential trade with regional partners.
- 02FTA with India provides duty-free access for many goods.
- 03Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR); financial-crisis context (2022-2023) means USD is increasingly accepted.
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