🇱🇰 Douanes et droits à l'importation : Sri Lanka
Infos rapides
Seuil de franchise
$0
Droits dès le premier dollar
TVA / Taxe
15%
CIF value + duty + all surcharges. Essential food items (rice, wheat, milk) and medicines exempt.
Délai de dédouanement
2-7 jours
traitement habituel
Taux de droits par catégorie
| Catégorie | Taux de droit | Chapitre SH |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 15% + PAL + NBT surcharges (smartphones 15%, laptops 0%, TVs 15%) | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 30% + PAL 5% + CESS (finished garments 30%) | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 15-30% + surcharges (leather shoes 30%, rubber slippers 15%) | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-30% (rice 15%, wheat 0%, sugar 15%, spices 30%) | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-15% (industrial machinery 0%, generators 15%) | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 15-30% + PAL (perfumes 30%, soap 15%) | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 15-30% (basic toys 15%, electronic toys 30%) | HS 95 |
Les taux indiqués concernent des marchandises standard. Le taux exact dépend du code SH de votre article.
Calculateur de droits
Processus de dédouanement
Sri Lanka Customs uses ASYCUDA World system for electronic declarations. Three main tariff bands: 0%, 15%, and 30% customs duty plus multiple surcharges: PAL (Ports and Airports Development Levy 5%), CESS (0-35%), RIDL, and NBT. Colombo port handles 95%+ of imports and is a major South Asian transshipment hub. Bandaranaike International Airport for air cargo.
Ce à quoi il faut réellement s'attendre
Recovering from 2022 economic crisis. Colombo port is efficient as a major transshipment hub, one of the busiest in South Asia. ASYCUDA works reasonably well. Multiple surcharges (PAL, CESS, RIDL) significantly increase total landed cost well beyond base customs duty, calculate carefully. Express couriers operate well. Vehicles face duties sometimes exceeding 200%.
Documents requis
Facture commerciale
Description de l'article, quantité, valeur, coordonnées de l'expéditeur et du destinataire
Liste de colisage
Description détaillée du contenu de chaque colis
Déclaration en douane (CN22/CN23)
Obligatoire pour les envois postaux
Lettre de transport aérien (AWB)
Générée par le transporteur lors de la réservation
Certificat d'origine
Peut être requis pour des droits réduits (ALE/tarifs préférentiels)
Licence d'exportation/importation
Pour les marchandises réglementées (électronique, médicaments, produits chimiques)
Exigences en matière de licence d'importation
Import Control License needed for certain goods from Department of Imports and Exports. Restricted: vehicles (extreme duties often exceeding 200%), alcohol, tobacco, weapons, used goods, certain chemicals. Pharmaceutical imports need NMRA (National Medicines Regulatory Authority) approval.
Certificat d'origine
Issued by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce or Department of Commerce. India-Sri Lanka FTA certificates for duty-free access. SAFTA preferential certificates for South Asian trade. GSP+ certificates for EU preferential access (reinstated in 2017).
En savoir plus →Articles interdits et réglementés
Interdit
- xStupéfiants et drogues illicites
- xExplosifs et matières inflammables
- xArmes et munitions
- xProduits contrefaits
- xFausse monnaie et faux documents
Réglementé (autorisation requise)
- !Médicaments et produits pharmaceutiques
- !Aliments et boissons
- !Plantes et graines
- !Électronique (batteries au lithium)
- !Parfums et cosmétiques (limites de volume)
Liens utiles
Estimation des droits
Frais d'importation estimés pour les envois de marchandises vers Sri Lanka :
| Valeur des marchandises | Droits | TVA/Taxe | Total des frais |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $8 | $9 | $16 |
| $100 | $15 | $17 | $32 |
| $200 | $30 | $35 | $65 |
| $500 | $75 | $86 | $161 |
| $1000 | $150 | $173 | $323 |
Estimations uniquement. Les droits réels dépendent de la catégorie du produit et du code HS.
Routes populaires vers Sri Lanka
Questions fréquentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Sri Lanka?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Sri Lanka is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty + all surcharges. Essential food items (rice, wheat, milk) and medicines exempt.
How long does customs clearance take in Sri Lanka?
Typical customs clearance in Sri Lanka takes 2-7 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Sri Lanka?
To import into Sri Lanka, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.