How should I declare the Export consignment to Customs?
Export consignments should be declared to the Customs and submit a Customs Declaration online once the Exporter is ready to do the export. Either Customs House Agent or Exporter can be the declarant.
When should I submit the Export Entry?
The Customs Declaration(CusDec) should be submitted before export of goods (after obtaining necessary approvals when necessary). However Export should be effected within 30 days from the CusDec registration date.
Where should I process these CusDecs?
Export CusDecs could be processed at following 3 offices.
How can I find the correct HS Code? (Tariff Guide, Advance ruling…)
HS Code could be found in the Tariff Guide in Sri Lanka Customs website. Further assistance could be obtained from the Customs Information Centre and the Commodity Classification Branch.
What are the Customs charges I need to pay?
Rs. 550/- (Computer Fee – Rs. 250/- and Examination Fee – Rs. 300/-) should be paid for each declaration.
Do I need to pay any Export Levies?
A few commodities are liable for exports levies depending on the commodity and the HS Code. Customs Duty, EDB Cess, Tea Board Cess, Tea Medical Aid Cess, Coconut Cess and Rubber Cess should be paid according to the declared rates.
What would be my Export Levies?
Once the HS code is identified, the duty rates applicable for each and every HS code is mentioned in the National Export Tariff Guide.
How do I pay (Payment instructions, E-Payment facility)?
Payment can be made at any Bank of Ceylon Branch or People’s Bank branch or the payment can be made online if the consignee has internet payment facility. Payment can also be made at the Customs Headquarters Banks by Bank Drafts/ Bank Branch Cheques.
Will my consignment be subjected for examination ?
Depending on the commodity and other risk management criteria, goods will be selected under three categories as Exempted, Panel Examination and Cargo to be Examined. Selected consignments under Panel Examination and Cargo to be Examined categories are subjected for the examination where as the selected consignments under Exempted category are released to export without examination.
What are the permits should I obtain before export of commodities?
Permits mentioned in National Export Tariff Guide should be obtained from respective institutes before exportation. Further details could be found at Licenses/Approvals of OGAs
Can I send and receive any machinery or equipment after repairs without paying duties and other levies?
FRIC (Free Re-Importation Certificate) should be obtained before export of such items from the Export Office of the Customs Headquarters. After arrival, such item could be cleared without paying duties subject to identification of the item.
How I can get a Export (Shipment effected) Certificate?
By submitting written request and relevant export documents you can obtain a Export (Shipment effected) Certificate.
Whom should I contact in case of any doubt?
You can contact Customs Information counter or Export Directorate over the phone (0112143434-Information Center) in case of any doubt about export matters. Contact details could be found at Contacts.