Sri Lanka Customs operates ASYCUDA World for all import declarations. Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) is under the Ministry of Finance. Import duties are complex with multiple levies similar to Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka Customs
- ASYCUDA World — electronic declaration system
- Customs Entry (CUSDEC) — import document
- Key ports: Colombo Port (major South Asian transhipment hub), Bandaranaike Airport
Sri Lanka Import Duty Structure
Customs Duty: 0–30%. VAT: 18% on (CIF + CD + other levies). PAL (Ports and Airports Levy): 7.5%. NBT (Nation Building Tax): varies. CESS levy on some goods. SAFTA preferential rates for SAARC countries including India (reduced duty). Total effective rate often 50%+ for consumer goods.
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ASYCUDA World (Automated System for Customs Data) operated by Sri Lanka Customs. Colombo is a major transhipment hub; Colombo Port handles significant India-bound cargo.