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Obtain License for Imports of Miscellaneous Items

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Imports
Items permitted to Import

Code Number Item
600 Importation of Explosives and Ammunitions
610 Importation of Coins and Medals
620 Importation of Telecommunication Equipment and Cellular Phones
630 Importation of Used Refrigerators, freezers and Air Conditioners
640 Ozone Depleting Gases
650 Importation of Sports Goods, Coins or Disc Operated Games etc
660 Importation of Dolls & other tys, electrically operated (Remote Control or electricity
670 Importation of Cigarette Papers
690 Weather Balloons
600 Air guns, Air rifles, Air pistols etc.

Eligibility

Code Number
Item
600 Importation of Explosives and Ammunitions • Should get a clearance letter from the Ministry of Defence
• Should have a letter of permission from the Controller of Explosives
• Invoice of the Imports
610 Importation of Coins and Medals • Should obtain a clearance from the Central Bank (Exchange Controller)
• Should provide a Request letter for the Imports
620 Importation of Telecommunications Equipment and Cellular Phones • Should obtain the clearance from TRC (Telecommunication Regulatory Commission)
• Invoice of the Imports
630 Importation of Used Refrigerators, freezers and Air Conditioners • Items should be used ones.
• Clearance letter from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
• Invoice of the Imports
640 Ozone Depleting Gases • R22 – doesn't require a clearance letter from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
• R11 / R12 – should provide a clearance letter from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
• Invoice of the Imports
650 Importation of Sports Goods, Coins or Disc Operated Games etc • Should obtain clearance from the Sports Ministry
• Letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Invoice of the Imports
660 Importation of Dolls & other Toys, electrically operated (Remote Control) • Electrically Operated(Remote Control) – should get a clearance from TRC (Telecommunication Regulatory Commission)
• Invoice of the Imports
670 Importation of Cigarette Papers • Should Obtain a clearance from Ceylon Tobacco Corporation
• Invoice of the Imports
680 Used Furniture and Vehicle Seats • Invoice of the Imports
690 Weather Balloons • Should get a clearance from Department of Meteorology
600 Air guns, Air rifles, Ai pistols (imported) • Letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Sports

Submission Procedure
Obtaining an Application Form
Counter – Unit 04

Making Payents
Counter – Cashier

Submission of Application Form, Request Letter and Support Documents
Counter – Unit 04

Application Form: Specimen Indent Form

Procedure
Step 1: Importer obtains Application Form from Unit 4/5.
Step 2: The applicant fills the Application Form.
Step 3: The Request letter is obtained from the relevant authority.
Step 4: Application Form is submitted to Unit 4/5 with support documents.
Step 5: The Head of the Division examines the documents handed over.
Step 6: Applicant pays license fees to the Cashier.
Step 7: License is issued by Unit 4/5.

Time Line
Process Time Line: One or two Days

Submission Time Line
Obtain Application Form

Counter – Uinit 04
Time – 8:30 am to 4:15 pm
Working Days – Monday to Friday
Holidays – Public and Mercantile Holidays

Making Payments

Counter – Cashier
Time – 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Working Days – Monday to Friday
Holidays – Public and Mercantile Holidays

Submission of Application Form, Request Letter and Support Documents

Counter – Unit 04
Time – 8:30 am to 4:15 pm
Working Days – Monday to Friday
Holidays – Public and Mercantile Days

Validity Time Line
Validity Period for Imports is 06 months
Validity Period for items that require clearance from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources is decided by the Ministry.

Costs Related to the Service

Application Form: There is no fee to obtain Application Form

Cost:
Penalties: If Importations are done without obtaining license, 3 % – 10 % of the value of the goods exported will be charged as a fine. Percentage will be decided by the Controller.
Surcharge: Not applicable


Organization Information

Department of Imports and Exports Control

No: 75 1/3,
1st Floor,
Hemas Building,
York Street,
P.O. Box - 559,
Colombo 01.


Mr. A. H. L. De Zoysa
Telephones:+94-11-2326774/+94 112 322046/+94 112 322053/+94 112 322007
Fax Nos:+94 112 328 486
Email:deptimpt@sltnet.lk
Website: www.imexport.gov.lk

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Last Updated On: 2023-03-15 06:11:51
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