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 InformationDepartment 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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