Customs declaration requirements for Sri Lanka
Customs Declare produces the completed CUSDEC (Customs Declaration) for Sri Lanka’s own customs authority, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- CUSDEC (Customs Declaration)
- Issuing authority
- Sri Lanka Customs
- Accepted languages
- English, Sinhala
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
Import requirements & restrictions
Import licensing required
Sri Lanka's 2021 vehicle import ban was lifted effective 1 February 2025. The current live requirement instead: any fuel (petrol/diesel) vehicle imported in 2026 must meet the Euro 6 (or higher) emissions standard -- Euro 4 vehicles are no longer accepted. Electric and hybrid vehicle imports are separately encouraged via a tax-relief package.
HS 8703 -- Sri Lanka Customs / Ministry of Transport
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 18%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Sri Lanka
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Sri Lanka require?
Sri Lanka’s import declaration is the CUSDEC (Customs Declaration), issued by Sri Lanka Customs.
Which languages does Sri Lanka accept on a customs declaration?
English, Sinhala
What is the VAT rate on imports into Sri Lanka?
The default VAT rate on record for Sri Lanka is 18%.