Recommendation Authorities
- National Medicine Regulatory Authority
- Department of Animal Production & Health
- Ayurvedic
Department - Homeopathy
Council - Ministry of Social Empowerment & Welfare
- Civil Aviation
Authority - Ministry of Industry & Commerce
- Ministry of
Defence - Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation
- Precursor Control
Authority - Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Authority
- Ministry of Petroleum & Petroleum Resources Development
- Registrar of
Pesticides - National Fertilizer
Secretariat - Agriculture
Department - Sri Lanka
Standards Institute - Sri Lanka
Excise Department - Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
- National
Ozone Unit - Central Environment Authority
- Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulatory Council
- Sri Lanka
Tea Board - Forest
Department - Sri Lanka
Central Bank - Marine Environment Protection Authority
- Sri Lanka
Customs - Sri Lanka
Port Authority
Imports
Imports
100 - Importation of Vehicles under the Foreign Exchange earned (This scheme is not currently operational.)
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.)
This section is temporary suspended
120 - Vehicles imported by Foreign Nationals (This scheme is not currently operational.)
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
This section is temporary suspended.
140 - Vehicles imported for Disabled Persons (This scheme is not currently operational.)
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.)
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
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
This section is temporary suspended
180 - Vehicles classified under Machinery but not for agricultural purposes and use on roads
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.)
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.)
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.)
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
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
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)
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.)
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
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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