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ZMW
Zambia Kwacha (New)Zambia
The official Zambia Kwacha (New) (ZMW) exchange rate used by Sri Lanka Customs for import duty calculations, published in the Extraordinary Gazette. Current rate: LKR 18.6335 per 1 ZMW, effective 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-26.
Customs ZMW Rate
LKR 18.6335-0.1655vs last week
Valid 20 Jul – 26 Jul
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ZMW
LKR 18.63
Based on the current customs exchange rate. Actual bank rates may differ.
6-Month Trend
6M Change+3.1951
6M %+20.70%
6M High19.5519
6M Low15.4384
Rate History
| Week | Rate (LKR) | Change | Gazette |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 2026 | 18.6335 | -0.1655 | customs.gov.lkPDF |
| 13 Jul 2026 | 18.7990 | +0.1224 | customs.gov.lkPDF |
| 6 Jul 2026 | 18.6766 | -0.3065 | customs.gov.lkPDF |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 18.9831 | +0.0566 | customs.gov.lkPDF |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 18.9265 | -0.6254 | customs-20260622PDF |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 19.5519 | +0.0656 | customs-20260615PDF |
| 8 Jun 2026 | 19.4863 | +1.4038 | customs-20260608PDF |
| 1 Jun 2026 | 18.0825 | -0.6396 | customs-20260601PDF |
| 25 May 2026 | 18.7221 | +1.1955 | customs-20260525PDF |
| 18 May 2026 | 17.5266 | +0.4298 | customs-20260518PDF |
| 11 May 2026 | 17.0968 | -0.0557 | customs-20260511PDF |
| 4 May 2026 | 17.1525 | +0.0965 | customs-20260504PDF |
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Rates are published weekly by Sri Lanka Customs via Extraordinary Gazette for import duty calculations. They may differ from commercial bank rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ZMW customs exchange rate in Sri Lanka?▾
The official Zambia Kwacha (New) (ZMW) exchange rate used by Sri Lanka Customs is LKR 18.6335 per 1 ZMW, effective 2026-07-20 to 2026-07-26. This rate is published in the Sri Lanka Extraordinary Gazette and must be used by importers when declaring CIF values on their Customs Declaration (CusDec).
How do I use the customs exchange rate to calculate import duty?▾
Convert the CIF value of your goods from ZMW to LKR using the gazette rate (LKR 18.6335 per ZMW). Then apply the 7-layer duty calculation on the LKR CIF value. Use the Import Duty Calculator on tariff.lk to do this automatically.