- Identify HS Codes
First you should find out the HS Code/s related to your Importation of goods.
https://www.customs.gov.lk/customs-tariff/import-tariff/
- Verify HS Codes
You can see a column named ICL in the Customs Tariff. if it is mentioned 'L' Mark for the certain HS Codes under this column, it is must to apply for the Import Control License.
- Going through Consolidated List
(i) Go to Consolidated list
http:l/www.imexport.gov.lk/index.php/en/downloads/cosolidated-control-list.html
(ii) At the Consolidated list you might see following Categories;
B - Banned
SL/TB - Suspended License / Temporary Banned TS - Temporary Suspended
L - Licensed
(iii) If the HS Code you selected is 'L' (Licensed), you can apply for the ICL.
- Completion of Registration
Before applying for the ICL, you may get the recommendation from relevant Authority.
http://www.imexport.gov.lk/index.php/en/downloads/recommending-authorities-list.html
- Get Recommendation
- Submission on ICL
All Importers who wish to get the ICL need to register as a company or an individual in the portal https://eservices.imexpor.gov.lk/login
Guideline for customer registration - Registration Guideline with completion of this step, all your communication links have been verified.
Please login to your account. Navigate to my Transactions - Fill out the relevant Application/s, attach required documents and after filling all sections in "My Transactions" Application submission process you can submit your application to IECD evaluation process by clicking "Submit for evaluation" you can get information about evaluation status via user account of IECD
- Payments
Make the payment for Import Control License and Issuance of Import Control License You will receive a notification to make a payment for the License. Payments can be done via online (through Sampath Bank & Commercial Bank PLC) or manual payment can be done to the shroff counter at IECD.
- Issue the License
- Debitting
- Applying Import Control License
