Sri Lanka Import Policy for Japanese Used Cars

COUNTRY CODE +94 PORT Colombo, Hambantota
TIME DIFFERENCE -3:30 Hours SHIPPING LINE Container / RoRo [Every week]
TIME OF SHIPMENT 25 - 30 Days CURRENCY Rupee

Shipping Port

Colombo, Hambantota

Age Restrictions

Cars: Less than 3 years from registration.

Vans: Less than 5 years from registration & buddy van less than 4 years from registration.

Buses: Less than 10 years from registration & less than 10 to 25 years from registration permit.

Trucks: Less than 5 years from registration & buddy truck less than 10 to 25 years from registration permit.

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of only Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles is allowed in Sri Lanka.

Inspection

All Japanese used vehicles imported to Sri Lanka must be JAAI (Japan Auto Appraisal Institute) certified for roadworthiness

Import Duties and Taxes

  • Duties: 5-35%
  • Motor vehicles: 25%
  • VAT: 12%
  • Ports and Airport Levy (PAL): Generally 5% of the CIF value, or in some cases at a reduced rate between 0% and 2.5%, of the CIF value.
  • Ad valorem rates: 1%- 45% (of the CIF value).
  • Nation Building Tax: Two percent of the sum of the CIF value X 110 percent, customs duty, cess, excise duty and PAL.

Documents Required to Clear Custom in Sri Lanka

  • Original Bill Of Lading
  • Owner's passport
  • Purchase Invoice
  • Transport Ministry Approval: It must be obtained by the importer prior to the shipping of left hand drive vehicle.
  • Insurance Certificate
  • Original Registration Certificate: The certificate should have an English translation.
  • Import License
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