49.01Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets. |
| 4901.10 | In single sheets, whether or not folded | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4901.91 | Dictionaries and encyclopedias, and serial instalments thereof | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4901.99 | Other : | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4901.99.10 | Printed books | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4901.99.20 | Telephone and trade directories | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4901.99.90 | Other | kg | - | Free | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.02Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material. |
| 4902.10 | Appearing at least four times a week : | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4902.10.11 | Containing information of the running of the race horses or greyhound races or race meeting | kg | - | Free | Rs.5/= per publication | Ex | - | - | - | 18% |
| 4902.10.19 | Other | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4902.10.91 | Publications containing information of the running of the race horses or greyhound races or race meeting | kg | - | Free | Rs.5/= per publication | Ex | - | - | - | 18% |
| 4902.10.99 | Other | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4902.90 | Other : | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4902.90.11 | Containing information of the running of the race horses or greyhound races or race meeting | kg | - | Free | Rs.5/= per publication | Ex | - | - | - | 18% |
| 4902.90.19 | Other | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4902.90.91 | Publications containing information of the running of the race horses or greyhound races or race meeting | kg | - | Free | Rs.5/= per publication | Ex | - | - | - | 18% |
| 4902.90.99 | Other | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.03Children's picture, drawing or colouring books. |
| 4903.00 | Children's picture, drawing or colouring books. | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.04Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated. |
| 4904.00 | Music, printed or in manuscript, whether or not bound or illustrated. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4904.00.10 | In book form | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4904.00.90 | Other | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.05Maps and hydrographic or similar charts of all kinds, including atlases, wall maps, topographical plans and globes, printed. |
| 4905.20 | In book form | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4905.90 | Other | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.06Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand- written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing. |
| 4906.00 | Plans and drawings for architectural, engineering, industrial, commercial, topographical or similar purposes, being originals drawn by hand; hand- written texts; photographic reproductions on sensitised paper and carbon copies of the foregoing. | kg | - | Free | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.07Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp- impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. |
| 4907.00 | Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp- impressed paper; bank notes; cheque forms; stock, share or bond certificates and similar documents of title. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4907.00.10 | Cheque leaves and cheque books other than travellers' cheques in any form | kg | - | 20% | 5% | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4907.00.20 | Unused postage and revenue stamps of the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka or of a Provincial Council | kg | - | 20% | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4907.00.30 | Stamped envelops | kg | - | 20% | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4907.00.40 | Foreign currency notes | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | Ex | Ex |
| 4907.00.90 | Other | kg | - | Free | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.08Transfers (decalcomanias). |
| 4908.10 | Transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable : | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4908.10.10 | Textile transfer printing paper | kg | - | Free | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4908.10.90 | Other | kg | - | 20% | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4908.90 | Other : | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4908.90.10 | Textile transfer printing paper | kg | - | Free | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4908.90.90 | Other | kg | - | 30% | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.09Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. |
| 4909.00 | Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings. | kg | - | 20% | 15% | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.10Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks. |
| 4910.00 | Calendars of any kind, printed, including calendar blocks. | kg | - | 20% | 30% or Rs.200/= per kg | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
49.11Other printed matter, including printed pictures and photographs. |
| 4911.10 | Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like : | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4911.10.10 | In book form | kg | - | Free | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.10.90 | Other | kg | - | 20% | 10% or Rs.200/= per kg | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.91 | Pictures, designs and photographs : | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4911.91.10 | Printed pictures, and photographs in book form | kg | - | 20% | 30% | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.91.20 | Other printed pictures and photographs | kg | - | 20% | 30% | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.91.30 | Designs | kg | - | Free | - | Ex | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.99 | Other : | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 4911.99.10 | In book form | kg | - | Free | - | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.99.20 | Printed wrappers for wrapping of soap | kg | - | 20% | Rs.180/= per kg | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.99.30 | Lottery tickets, Telephone cards | kg | - | 20% or Rs.520/= per kg | 10% or Rs.250/= per kg | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.99.40 | Material based on plastics of Subheadings 3920.10 to 3920.90 and for wrapping or packing of commodities | kg | - | 20% | 10% or Rs.200/= per kg | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.99.50 | Other printed lables, wrapers, and the like | kg | - | 20% | 10% | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |
| 4911.99.90 | Other | kg | - | 20% | 10% or Rs.200/= per kg | 10% | - | - | 2.5% | 18% |