Imports

100 - Importation of Vehicles under the Foreign Exchange earned (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
Bank Statements to prove remittance of foreign exchange over USD 50,000 to Sri Lanka during the last 3 years
In the case of 3-5 years' old vehicle, it should have been registered under applicant’s name for over 01 year
In the case of 5-7 years' old vehicle, it should have been registered under applicant's name for over 03 years
Copies of Passport and Visa (Visa should be Dual citizenship Visa, Residence Visa or Work Visa)

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

In the case of 3-5 years old vehicle, 4% CIF Value + Value Added Tax
In the case of 5-7 years old vehicle, 7% CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Harmonized System Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.03		Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of Heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars
	8703.10	Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles
	8703.10.20	More than three years old	L
		Other vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine
	8703.21	Of cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
	8703.21.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than two years old	L
	8703.21.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Auto-trishaws
	8703.21.51	With two-stroke petrol engine	L
	8703.21.53	Other driven by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, more than two years old	L
	8703.21.55	Other, more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old
	8703.21.71	Hybrid Electric Vehicles	L
	8703.21.79	Other	L
		Other
	8703.21.93	More than three years old	L
	8703.22	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.22.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.22.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, not more than three years old
	8703.22.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.22.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.89	Other	L
	8703.23	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.23.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.23.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.23.61	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1600 cc	L
	8703.23.62	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,600 cc	L
	8703.23.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.23.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.23.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.23.93	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.94	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.97	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.98	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.24	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.24.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.24.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.24.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.24.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.89	Other	L
		Other vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)
	8703.31	Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.31.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.31.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
	8703.31.60	Auto-trishaws more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.31.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.31.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.31.93	Hybrid electric vehicles more than three years old	L
	8703.31.94	Other, more than three years old	L
	8703.32	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.32.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.32.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.32.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.32.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.32.89	Other	L
	8703.32.96	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.32.97	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.98	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.99	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old
	8703.33	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.33.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.33.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.33.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.69	Other	L
		Other, more than three years old :
	8703.33.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.89	Other	L
	8703.90	Other

110 - Motor vehicles - Gifts, Family members, Welfare organizations (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

This section is temporary suspended

120 - Vehicles imported by Foreign Nationals (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
The applicant should have a valid residential visa in Sri Lanka for a period exceeding 06 months.
Copies of Passport
Motor vehicle should not be older than 03 years.

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Secure approval of the Minister in charge of the subject for the above documents required for obtaining the license
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

0.3% of CIF + Value Added Tax

Harmonized System Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.03		Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of Heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars
	8703.10	Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles
	8703.10.20	More than three years old	L
		Other vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine
	8703.21	Of cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
	8703.21.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than two years old	L
	8703.21.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Auto-trishaws
	8703.21.51	With two-stroke petrol engine	L
	8703.21.53	Other driven by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, more than two years old	L
	8703.21.55	Other, more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old
	8703.21.71	Hybrid Electric Vehicles	L
	8703.21.79	Other	L
		Other
	8703.21.93	More than three years old	L
	8703.22	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.22.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.22.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, not more than three years old
	8703.22.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.22.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.89	Other	L
	8703.23	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.23.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.23.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.23.61	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1600 cc	L
	8703.23.62	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,600 cc	L
	8703.23.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.23.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.23.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.23.93	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.94	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.97	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.98	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.24	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.24.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.24.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.24.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.24.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.89	Other	L
		Other vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)
	8703.31	Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.31.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.31.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
	8703.31.60	Auto-trishaws more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.31.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.31.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.31.93	Hybrid electric vehicles more than three years old	L
	8703.31.94	Other, more than three years old	L
	8703.32	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.32.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.32.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.32.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.32.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.32.89	Other	L
	8703.32.96	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.32.97	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.98	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.99	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old
	8703.33	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.33.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.33.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.33.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.69	Other	L
		Other, more than three years old :
	8703.33.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.89	Other	L
	8703.90	Other

130 - Vehicles imported by Diplomatic Officers

Issuance of License

This section is temporary suspended.

140 - Vehicles imported for Disabled Persons (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
Affidavit confirming disability
Letter given by the Divisional Secretariat confirming the disability
Where the supplier is an individual (not a business organization), copy of his passport
Letter issued by the National Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities of the Ministry of Social Empowerment and Welfare confirming the disability

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

10 % of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Harmonized System Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.03		Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of Heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars
	8703.10	Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles
	8703.10.20	More than three years old	L
		Other vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine
	8703.21	Of cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
	8703.21.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than two years old	L
	8703.21.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Auto-trishaws
	8703.21.51	With two-stroke petrol engine	L
	8703.21.53	Other driven by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, more than two years old	L
	8703.21.55	Other, more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old
	8703.21.71	Hybrid Electric Vehicles	L
	8703.21.79	Other	L
		Other
	8703.21.93	More than three years old	L
	8703.22	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.22.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.22.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, not more than three years old
	8703.22.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.22.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.89	Other	L
	8703.23	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.23.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.23.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.23.61	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1600 cc	L
	8703.23.62	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,600 cc	L
	8703.23.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.23.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.23.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.23.93	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.94	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.97	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.98	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.24	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.24.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.24.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.24.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.24.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.89	Other	L
		Other vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)
	8703.31	Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.31.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.31.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
	8703.31.60	Auto-trishaws more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.31.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.31.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.31.93	Hybrid electric vehicles more than three years old	L
	8703.31.94	Other, more than three years old	L
	8703.32	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.32.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.32.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.32.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.32.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.32.89	Other	L
	8703.32.96	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.32.97	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.98	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.99	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old
	8703.33	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.33.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.33.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.33.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.69	Other	L
		Other, more than three years old :
	8703.33.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.89	Other	L
	8703.90	Other

150 - Vehicles imported as Donations to the Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
Letter from the Donor Agency
Recommendation of the Line Ministry under which the recipient organization comes

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Government Organizations - Rs. 50, 000 per unit+ Value Added Tax
Non-Governmental Organizations – Rs. 25, 000 per unit + Value Added Tax

Customs Classification Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.03		Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of Heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars
	8703.10	Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles
	8703.10.20	More than three years old	L
		Other vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine
	8703.21	Of cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
	8703.21.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than two years old	L
	8703.21.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Auto-trishaws
	8703.21.51	With two-stroke petrol engine	L
	8703.21.53	Other driven by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, more than two years old	L
	8703.21.55	Other, more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old
	8703.21.71	Hybrid Electric Vehicles	L
	8703.21.79	Other	L
		Other
	8703.21.93	More than three years old	L
	8703.22	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.22.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.22.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, not more than three years old
	8703.22.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.22.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.89	Other	L
	8703.23	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.23.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.23.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.23.61	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1600 cc	L
	8703.23.62	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,600 cc	L
	8703.23.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.23.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.23.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.23.93	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.94	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.97	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.98	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.24	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.24.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.24.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.24.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.24.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.89	Other	L
		Other vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)
	8703.31	Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.31.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.31.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
	8703.31.60	Auto-trishaws more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.31.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.31.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.31.93	Hybrid electric vehicles more than three years old	L
	8703.31.94	Other, more than three years old	L
	8703.32	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.32.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.32.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.32.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.32.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.32.89	Other	L
	8703.32.96	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.32.97	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.98	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.99	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old
	8703.33	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.33.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.33.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.33.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.69	Other	L
		Other, more than three years old :
	8703.33.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.89	Other	L
	8703.90	Other

160 - Classic Vehicles

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Applicant should have the membership of the Classic Car Club for no less than a year
Bank Accounts Statements

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

10 % of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Customs Classification Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.03		Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of Heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars
	8703.10	Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles
	8703.10.20	More than three years old	L
		Other vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine
	8703.21	Of cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
	8703.21.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than two years old	L
	8703.21.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Auto-trishaws
	8703.21.51	With two-stroke petrol engine	L
	8703.21.53	Other driven by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, more than two years old	L
	8703.21.55	Other, more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old
	8703.21.71	Hybrid Electric Vehicles	L
	8703.21.79	Other	L
		Other
	8703.21.93	More than three years old	L
	8703.22	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.22.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.22.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, not more than three years old
	8703.22.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.22.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.89	Other	L
	8703.23	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.23.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.23.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.23.61	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1600 cc	L
	8703.23.62	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,600 cc	L
	8703.23.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.23.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.23.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.23.93	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.94	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.97	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.98	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.24	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.24.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.24.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.24.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.24.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.89	Other	L
		Other vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)
	8703.31	Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.31.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.31.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
	8703.31.60	Auto-trishaws more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.31.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.31.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.31.93	Hybrid electric vehicles more than three years old	L
	8703.31.94	Other, more than three years old	L
	8703.32	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.32.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.32.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.32.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.32.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.32.89	Other	L
	8703.32.96	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.32.97	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.98	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.99	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old
	8703.33	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.33.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.33.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.33.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.69	Other	L
		Other, more than three years old :
	8703.33.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.89	Other	L
	8703.90	Other

170 - Importation of Vehicles for Religious Organizations

Issuance of License

This section is temporary suspended

180 - Vehicles classified under Machinery but not for agricultural purposes and use on roads

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
Bank Accounts Statements
Recommendation of the Line Ministry to confirm the requirement

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

7% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle 7-10 years old
9% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle 10-12 years old
11% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle 12-15 years old
13% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle 15-20 years old

Customs Classification Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.05		Special purpose motor vehicles, other than those principally designed for the transport of persons or goods (for example, breakdown lorries, crane lorries, fire fighting vehicles, concrete-mixer lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units) (+).
	8705.10	Crane lorries
	8705.10.20	More than ten years old	L
	8705.20	Mobile drilling derricks :
	8705.20.20	More than seven years old	L
	8705.30	Fire fighting vehicles :
	8705.30.20	More than seven years old	L
	8705.40	Concrete-mixer lorries
	8705.40.20	Concrete-mixer lorries
	8705.90	Other
		Mobile workshops :
	8705.90.12	More than seven years old	L
		Gully bowsers equipped with suction pumps for extracting sewage water/waste :
	8705.90.22	More than seven years old	L
		Other
	8705.90.92	g. v. w. not exceeding 4 tones, more than seven years old	L

185 - Motor Vehicle Trailers (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Rs. 25,000 per unit + Value Added Tax

Customs Classification Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.16		Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
		parts thereof.
	8716.10	Trailers and semi-trailers of the caravan type, for housing or camping :
	8716.10.20	More than five years old	L
	8716.20	Self-loading or self-unloading trailers and semi-trailers for agricultural purposes :
	8716.20.20	More than five years old	L
		Other trailers and semi-trailers for the transport of goods :
	8716.31	Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers :
	8716.31.20	More than five years old	L
	8716.39	Other
	8716.39.20	More than five years old	L
	8716.40	Other trailers and semi-trailers :
	8716.40.20	More than five years old	L
	8716.80	Other vehicles :
	8716.80.30	Other not more than five years old	L

190 - Tractors imported for Agricultural Purposes (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Rs. 30,000 per unit + Value Added Tax

Customs Classification Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.01		Tractors (other than tractors of heading 87.09) (+).
	8701.10	Pedestrian controlled tractors :
	8701.10.10	More than ten years old	L
	8701.20	Road tractors for semi-trailers :
	8701.20.20	More than five years old	L
	8701.30	Track-laying tractors :
	8701.30.20	More than five years old	L
	8701.90	Other :
	8701.90.20	Agricultural tractors, more than ten years old	L
	8701.90.40	Other, more than ten years old	L

200 - Hearses, Vehicles for Welfare Organizations (Ambulances and Garbage Trucks) (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control -Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
Recommendation of the Divisional Secretary obtained through the Grama Niladhari to confirm running of the business
Bank Accounts Statements

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Hearses - Rs. 75,000 per unit + Value Added Tax
Ambulances and Garbage Trucks – Private Sector – Rs. 50,000 per unit + Value Added Tax
Ambulances and Garbage Trucks - Government and Semi-government Sector- Rs. 25,000 per unit + Value Added Tax

Customs Classification Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
87.03		Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of Heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars
	8703.10	Vehicles specially designed for travelling on snow; golf cars and similar vehicles
	8703.10.20	More than three years old	L
		Other vehicles, with spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine
	8703.21	Of cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc
	8703.21.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than two years old	L
	8703.21.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Auto-trishaws
	8703.21.51	With two-stroke petrol engine	L
	8703.21.53	Other driven by liquefied petroleum (LP) gas, more than two years old	L
	8703.21.55	Other, more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old
	8703.21.71	Hybrid Electric Vehicles	L
	8703.21.79	Other	L
		Other
	8703.21.93	More than three years old	L
	8703.22	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.22.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.22.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, not more than three years old
	8703.22.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.22.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.22.89	Other	L
	8703.23	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.23.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.23.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.23.61	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1600 cc	L
	8703.23.62	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,600 cc	L
	8703.23.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.23.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.23.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.23.93	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.94	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.97	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.23.98	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.24	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc
	8703.24.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.24.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.24.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.69	Other	L
		Other, not more than three years old
	8703.24.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.24.89	Other	L
		Other vehicles, with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)
	8703.31	Of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc
	8703.31.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.31.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
	8703.31.60	Auto-trishaws more than two years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.31.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.31.89	Other	L
		Other
	8703.31.93	Hybrid electric vehicles more than three years old	L
	8703.31.94	Other, more than three years old	L
	8703.32	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.32.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.32.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000 cc, not more than three years old
	8703.32.69	Other	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000 cc, more than three years old :
	8703.32.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.32.89	Other	L
	8703.32.96	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc, more than three years old	L
	8703.32.97	Other, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.98	Hybrid electric vehicles of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old	L
	8703.32.99	Other, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,000cc., more than three years old
	8703.33	Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 2,500 cc
	8703.33.20	Ambulances and prison vans more than three years old	L
	8703.33.40	Hearses more than three years old	L
		Motor cars including station wagons and racing cars, more than three years old :
	8703.33.61	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.69	Other	L
		Other, more than three years old :
	8703.33.81	Hybrid electric vehicles	L
	8703.33.89	Other	L
	8703.90	Other

210 - Motor Boats, Engines, Aero planes, Helicopters and Aircraft spare parts

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Recommendation of the Ministry of Defense (for Aero planes, Helicopters)
Recommendation of the Civil Aviation Authority (for Aero planes, Helicopters and Spare parts of Aero planes and Helicopters)

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

0.5 % of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Customs Classification Codes

Column 1 HS Heading	Column 11 HS Code	Column 111 Description	Subjected to License Control
88.01	8801.00	Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft.	L
88.02		Other aircraft (for example, helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
		Helicopters :
	8802.11	Of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg	L
	8802.12	Of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg	L
	8802.20	Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg	L
	8802.30	Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg	L
	8802.40	Aeroplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg	L
	8802.60	Spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles	L
88.03		Parts of goods of heading 88.01 or 88.02.
	8803.10	Propellers and rotors and parts thereof	L
	8803.20

220 - Motor Engines

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application IECD- 02 issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

25 % of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Customs Classification Codes

230 - Vehicle Body Shells (body and chassis separable and inseparable)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization - Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual - National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Registration as a local industry for assembling vehicles in Sri Lanka
Letter of Approval of the Ministry of Industries
Recommendation of the Department of Motor Traffic

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Rs. 50,000 per unit of separable body and chassis + Value Added Tax
Rs. 150,000 per unit of inseparable body and chassis + Value Added Tax

Customs Classification Codes

240 - Motorcycles (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

245 - Safety Helmets

Issuance of License

License Fees

Engine Capacity between 0-350 CC - Rs. 5, 000 per unit
Engine Capacity between 351-800 CC - Rs. 10,000 per unit
Engine Capacity between 801-1000 CC - Rs. 20,000 per unit
Engine Capacity over 1000 CC - Rs. 30,000 per unit

Customs Classification Codes

250 - Other Vehicles (Cars, Vans, Cabs) (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
Bank Accounts Statements (Bank Accounts Statements in respect of last 3 months preceding to the month of the application submitted)

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

25% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax : up to 5 years exceeding the period subjected to license control
30% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax : over 5 years exceeding the period subjected to license control

Customs Classification Codes

260 - Vehicles imported by Resident Foreign Nationals (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
Bank Accounts Statements to confirm remittance of a sum exceeding US$ 50,000 to Sri Lanka during the last 3 years
Certificates to confirm the relationship between the donor and the recipient
Copies of the Passport and Visa (Dual citizenship, Resident Visa or Work Visa)

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

0.3 % of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

270 - Heavy Vehicles (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Cancellation of Registration (De-Registration) of the relevant vehicle and its English translation
Photographs showing front and back side of the vehicle
Bank Accounts Statements

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Rs. 75,000 per unit + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle between 3-5 years old
Rs. 150,000 per unit + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle between 7-10 years old
Rs. 200,000 per unit + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle between 10-12 years old
Rs. 250,000 per unit + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle between 12-15 years old
Rs. 300,000 per unit + Value Added Tax, in the case of a vehicle between 15-20 years old

275 - Vehicles imported for Re-export after Repairs (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Certificate of Registration of Business
Letter to confirm registration under the scheme of Temporary Import for Export Processing (TEIP)
Bank Accounts Statements

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Rs. 10,000 per Car unit + Value Added Tax
Rs. 5,000 per Motorcycle unit + Value Added Tax

280 - Cut portions of Motor Vehicles (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Letter issued by the Customs, if purchased from the Customs Auction
Bank Accounts Statements

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

25% of value + Value Added Tax

285 - Used Tyres (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Bank Accounts Statements

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

50% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

290 - Chassis, Chassis purchased from Customs Auction, Motorcycle Frames (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Letter issued by the Customs, if pruchased from the Customs Auction
Bank Accounts Statements

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Chassis - Rs. 30,000 per unit + Value Added Tax
Motorcycle Frames - Rs. 5 ,000 per unit + Value Added Tax

305 - Electric Auto Trishaws (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
After the approval is given make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

320 – Used Vehicle Seats (This scheme is not currently operational.)

Issuance of License

Required documentation and requirements

Letter of Request for Import License
Application issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.
Where the importer is an organization, Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate
Where the importer is an individual, National Identity Card or Passport and its photocopy
Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier
Letter issued by the Customs, if pruchased from the Customs Auction
Bank Accounts Statements

Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Secure approval of the Minister in charge of the subject for the above documents required for obtaining the license
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for the application approved by the Controller General
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

License Fees

Used vehicle seats (8 units) – 50% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Industrial Chemicals (500)

Issuance of License

1. Required documentation

1. Application IECD- 01 (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Proforma Invoice issued by the Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the Supplier and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment
Number and date of the proforma invoice

4. Letter of Recommendation or Licenses issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

0.3% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
Bill of Lading or Air Way Bill
Delivery Order (Where Bill of Lading is only a copy)

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees should be paid in the event of breach of import and export regulations or terms and conditions.

3. Procedure

Copies and photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the Counter in duplicate.
Additional fees should be paid, where required to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, subsequent to the debiting process by the Officer concerned and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Petroliam Oils, Lubricants and Allied Products (510)

Issuance of License

1. Required documentation

1. Application IECD- 01 (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Proforma Invoice issued by the Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the Supplier and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization (Ministry of Petroliam Resources Development) to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
General License - 0.3% of CIF Value+ Value Added Tax
Bulk License - 0.3% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax and Annual Fees - Rs. 100,000.00

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.
Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
Bill of Lading or Air Way Bill
Delivery Order (Where Bill of Lading is only a copy)

2. Debiting Fees
Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees should be paid in the event of breach of import and export regulations or terms and conditions.

3. Procedure

Copies and photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the Counter in duplicate.
Additional fees should be paid, where required to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, subsequent to the debiting process by the Officer concerned and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Pesticides, Herbicides, Raw materials of Asbestos, Certain Fertilizers and Plastic and Rubber Scraps (520)

Issuance of License

1. Required documentation

1. Application IECD- 01 (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the Supplier and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or Licenses issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of license

3. License Fees
0.3% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
Bill of Lading or Air Way Bill
Delivery Order (Where Bill of Lading is only a copy)

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees should be paid in the event of breach of import and export regulations or terms and conditions.

3. Procedure

Copies and photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the Counter in duplicate.
Additional fees should be paid, where required to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, subsequent to the debiting process by the Officer concerned and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Radioactive Chemicals (530)

Issuance of License

1. Required documentation

1. Application IECD- 01 (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Proforma Invoice issued by the Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the Supplier and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or Licenses issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

0.3% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

4. Recommending Organization and Customs Classification Code

Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council

2844, 2844.10, 2844.20, 2844.30, 2844.40, 2844.50

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
Bill of Lading or Air Way Bill
Delivery Order (Where Bill of Lading is only a copy)

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees should be paid in the event of breach of import and export regulations or terms and conditions.

3. Procedure

Copies and photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the Counter in duplicate.
Additional fees should be paid, where required to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, subsequent to the debiting process by the Officer concerned and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Mainly Ethyl alcohol (Ethanol) and Allied Products and Methanol Ethyl alcohol as an Ingredient for Alcohol, Perfumes and Allied Products, Other Industries and Laboratory Tests (540)

Issuance of License

1. Required documentation

1. Application IECD- 01 (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control - Duly completed and signed by the Importer with seal affixed.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Business Registration Certificate (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Proforma Invoice issued by the Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the Supplier and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or Licenses issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

1.0 % of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

4. Recommending Organization and Customs Classification Codes

Sri Lanka Excise Department - Ethyl alcohol (Ethanol) and Methanol
HS Codes - 1703.10, 1703.90, 2905.11, 2207.10, 2207.20.10, 2207.20.20, 2207.20.90

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
Bill of Lading or Air Way Bill
Delivery Order (Where Bill of Lading is only a copy)

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees should be paid in the event of breach of import and export regulations or terms and conditions.

3. Procedure

Copies and photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the Counter in duplicate.
Additional fees should be paid, where required to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, subsequent to the debiting process by the Officer concerned and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Mobile Phones (615)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1. Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card / Passport and its photocopy

3. Proforma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or License issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the Counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the Counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the Counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
1% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

4. Recommendation Authority and Customs Classification Code

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
1. Sea Freight- Bill of Lading and Delivery Order
11. Air Freight – Master Airway Bill and House Airway Bill and Arrival Notification

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees shall be charged in the event of breach of import and export regulations or license conditions, as per gazette notification.

3. Procedure

Photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the relevant Counter in duplicate, together with their originals.
Originals and the photocopies of the documents submitted by the importer will be verified and debiting process carried out by the officer. However, in the event of breach of conditions as stated in the gazette notification, additional fees should be paid to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Communication Equipment (620)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1. Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card / Passport and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or License issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
0.4% of CIF + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
1. Sea Freight- Bill of Lading and Delivery Order
11. Air Freight – Master Airway Bill and House Airway Bill and Arrival Notification

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees shall be charged in the event of breach of import and export regulations or license conditions, as per gazette notification.

3. Procedure

Photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the relevant Counter in duplicate, together with their originals.
Originals and the photocopies of the documents submitted by the importer will be verified and debiting process carried out by the officer. However, in the event of breach of conditions as stated in the gazette notification, additional fees should be paid to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Used Computers (625)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1. Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card / Passport and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or License issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
25% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
1. Sea Freight- Bill of Lading and Delivery Order
11. Air Freight – Master Airway Bill and House Airway Bill and Arrival Notification

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees shall be charged in the event of breach of import and export regulations or license conditions, as per gazette notification.

3. Procedure

Photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the relevant Counter in duplicate, together with their originals.
Originals and the photocopies of the documents submitted by the importer will be verified and debiting process carried out by the officer. However, in the event of breach of conditions as stated in the gazette notification, additional fees should be paid to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Refrigerant Gases (640)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1. Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card / Passport and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or License issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
1. Sea Freight- Bill of Lading and Delivery Order
11. Air Freight – Master Airway Bill and House Airway Bill and Arrival Notification

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees shall be charged in the event of breach of import and export regulations or license conditions, as per gazette notification.

3. Procedure

Photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the relevant Counter in duplicate, together with their originals.
Originals and the photocopies of the documents submitted by the importer will be verified and debiting process carried out by the officer. However, in the event of breach of conditions as stated in the gazette notification, additional fees should be paid to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Air-conditioners (645)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1. Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card / Passport and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or License issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
1. Sea Freight- Bill of Lading and Delivery Order
11. Air Freight – Master Airway Bill and House Airway Bill and Arrival Notification

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees shall be charged in the event of breach of import and export regulations or license conditions, as per gazette notification.

3. Procedure

Photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the relevant Counter in duplicate, together with their originals.
Originals and the photocopies of the documents submitted by the importer will be verified and debiting process carried out by the officer. However, in the event of breach of conditions as stated in the gazette notification, additional fees should be paid to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Remote Control Toys (660)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1. Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card / Passport and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or License issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
1. Sea Freight- Bill of Lading and Delivery Order
11. Air Freight – Master Airway Bill and House Airway Bill and Arrival Notification

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees shall be charged in the event of breach of import and export regulations or license conditions, as per gazette notification.

3. Procedure

Photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the relevant Counter in duplicate, together with their originals.
Originals and the photocopies of the documents submitted by the importer will be verified and debiting process carried out by the officer. However, in the event of breach of conditions as stated in the gazette notification, additional fees should be paid to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Cigarette Paper (670)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1. Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card / Passport and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or License issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
1. Sea Freight- Bill of Lading and Delivery Order
11. Air Freight – Master Airway Bill and House Airway Bill and Arrival Notification

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees shall be charged in the event of breach of import and export regulations or license conditions, as per gazette notification.

3. Procedure

Photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the relevant Counter in duplicate, together with their originals.
Originals and the photocopies of the documents submitted by the importer will be verified and debiting process carried out by the officer. However, in the event of breach of conditions as stated in the gazette notification, additional fees should be paid to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Weather Balloons (695)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1. Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card / Passport and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details:

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Letter of Recommendation or License issued to the Controller General of Import and Export by the Organization with relevant authorization to make recommendation for issuance of a license.

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees
0.3% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Debiting of License

1. Required Documentation

Original and a photocopy of each of the following documents should be submitted for debiting process.

Debit Declaration
Customs Declaration
Bank endorsed Commercial Invoice
Import License
1. Sea Freight- Bill of Lading and Delivery Order
11. Air Freight – Master Airway Bill and House Airway Bill and Arrival Notification

2. Debiting Fees

Fee is not charged for debiting of license. However, additional fees shall be charged in the event of breach of import and export regulations or license conditions, as per gazette notification.

3. Procedure

Photocopies of required documents should be submitted to the relevant Counter in duplicate, together with their originals.
Originals and the photocopies of the documents submitted by the importer will be verified and debiting process carried out by the officer. However, in the event of breach of conditions as stated in the gazette notification, additional fees should be paid to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher provided by the Counter, and the printed Debit Note and the originals should be obtained from the Counter.

Animal Products (550)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Recommendation of the Animal Production and Health

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

0.3% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Fish / Canned Fish (555)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Certificate of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution that approved the particular brand, in the case of canned fish

5. Recommendation of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

Rs. 1000.00 + Value Added Tax

Tea (580)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4.Recommendation of the Sri Lanka Tea Board

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

1 % of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Explosives and Fire Arms (600)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4.Recommendation of the Ministry of Defense

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Coins (610)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Recommendation of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Sports Goods (650)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4.Recommendation of the Ministry of Sports

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Used Furniture (680)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

50 % of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Sludge Oil (700)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Recommendation of Marine Environment Protection Authority

5. Recommendation of Central Environmental Authority

6. Recommendation of Ports Authority of Sri Lanka

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

At the rate of Rs. 500 per MT + VAT
Minimum license fee of Rs. 5000 + Value Added Tax

Metal Scraps and Waste (715)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Recommendation of the Central Environmental Authority

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

Plastic Food Containers (730)

Issuance of License

1. Required Documentation

1.IECD-01 Application Form (Indent) issued by the Department of Import and Export Control should be duly signed by the importer and affixed with a seal.

2. i. Where the importer is an organization,

Original and a photocopy of the Certificate of Registration of Business (It suffices to submit these documents only at the first instance.)

ii. Where the importer is an individual,

National Identity Card and its photocopy

3. Pro forma Invoice issued by the Exporter or Supplier and it should include the following details :

Names and addresses of the exporter and Importer
Details of the good or commodity, quantity and value
Country of origin
Country of shipment

4. Recommendation of the Central Environmental Authority

2. Procedure

Submit the above documents required to obtain the license to the counter of the relevant Unit
Make payments to the Shroff using the Paying-in-Voucher issued by the counter for approved documents
Submit the receipt issued for the payment to the counter
After printing and signing the license, obtain the license from the Counter and its photocopies affixed with the seal confirming the issuance of the license

3. License Fees

0.4% of CIF Value + Value Added Tax

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Required documentation and requirements

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Required documentation and requirements

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Required documentation and requirements

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Required documentation and requirements

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Required documentation and requirements

Procedure

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License Fees

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Required documentation and requirements

Procedure

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Required documentation and requirements

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Required documentation and requirements

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