Japanese Used Car Exporter, Coupe, Sedan, Vans, Wagons, SUV, MUV

Sri Lanka Import Regulations

Country Code+94

Time Difference-3:30 Hours (UTC +5:30)

PortHambanthota / Colombo

Shipping LineK Line

CurrencySri Lankan rupee

DocumentsInvoice, BL, Deregistration

Year 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

Cars: Aqua, GP5, Wagon R, Prius, X-Trail, Vezel

Vans: Hiace

Buses: Coaster, Rosa, Civilian, Hino

Trucks: ELF, Canter, Dyna, Titan

Generally used vehicles are shipped to the maritime port of Colombo and Hambantota.

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

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

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.

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