🇱🇰 Alfândega e Direitos de Importação: Sri Lanka

Factos Rápidos

Limite de isenção

$0

Taxas a partir de $0

IVA / Imposto

15%

CIF value + duty + all surcharges. Essential food items (rice, wheat, milk) and medicines exempt.

Tempo de Desalfandegamento

2-7 dias

processamento típico

Taxas de Direitos por Categoria

CategoriaTaxa de DireitoCapítulo HS
Electronics15% + PAL + NBT surcharges (smartphones 15%, laptops 0%, TVs 15%)HS 85
Clothing30% + PAL 5% + CESS (finished garments 30%)HS 61-62
Footwear15-30% + surcharges (leather shoes 30%, rubber slippers 15%)HS 64
Food products0-30% (rice 15%, wheat 0%, sugar 15%, spices 30%)HS 01-24
Machinery0-15% (industrial machinery 0%, generators 15%)HS 84
Cosmetics15-30% + PAL (perfumes 30%, soap 15%)HS 33
Books0%HS 49
Toys15-30% (basic toys 15%, electronic toys 30%)HS 95

As taxas apresentadas são para mercadorias padrão. A taxa exata depende do código HS do seu artigo.

Calculadora de impostos

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Processo de Desalfandegamento

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.

Tempo de Processamento2-7 dias
Taxa de IVA15%

O Que Realmente Esperar

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%.

Documentos necessários

1

Fatura comercial

Descrição do item, quantidade, valor, dados do remetente e destinatário

2

Lista de embalagem

Descrição detalhada do conteúdo de cada pacote

3

Declaração aduaneira (CN22/CN23)

Obrigatória para envios postais

4

Conhecimento de transporte aéreo (AWB)

Gerado pela transportadora ao reservar o envio

5

Certificado de origem

Pode ser necessário para taxas reduzidas (ALC/tarifas preferenciais)

6

Licença de exportação/importação

Para mercadorias restritas (eletrônicos, medicamentos, produtos químicos)

Requisitos de Licença de Importação

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.

Certificado de Origem

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).

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Itens proibidos e restritos

Proibido

  • xEntorpecentes e drogas ilícitas
  • xExplosivos e materiais inflamáveis
  • xArmas e munições
  • xProdutos falsificados
  • xMoeda falsa e documentos falsificados

Restrito (requer autorização)

  • !Medicamentos e produtos farmacêuticos
  • !Alimentos e bebidas
  • !Plantas e sementes
  • !Eletrônicos (baterias de lítio)
  • !Perfumes e cosméticos (limites de volume)

Estimativa de impostos

Encargos de importação estimados para envios de mercadorias para Sri Lanka:

Valor da mercadoriaTaxaIVA/ImpostoTotal de encargos
$50$8$9$16
$100$15$17$32
$200$30$35$65
$500$75$86$161
$1000$150$173$323

Apenas estimativas. As taxas reais dependem da categoria do produto e do código HS.

Rotas populares para Sri Lanka

Perguntas frequentes

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.