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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 17.0968 per 1 ZMW, effective 2026-05-11 to 2026-05-17.
Customs ZMW Rate
LKR 17.0968-0.0557vs last week
Valid 11 May – 17 May
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ZMW
LKR 17.10
Based on the current customs exchange rate. Actual bank rates may differ.
6-Month Trend
6M Change+17.0372
6M %+28585.91%
6M High17.1525
6M Low0.0596
Rate History
| Week | Rate (LKR) | Change | Gazette |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 17.0968 | -0.0557 | customs-20260511PDF |
| 4 May 2026 | 17.1525 | +0.0965 | customs-20260504PDF |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 17.0560 | +0.3930 | customs-20260427PDF |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 16.6630 | +0.0478 | customs-20260420PDF |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 16.6152 | -0.0038 | customs-20260413PDF |
| 6 Apr 2026 | 16.6190 | +0.5685 | customs-20260406PDF |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 16.0505 | -0.1170 | 2481/01PDF |
| 16 Mar 2026 | 16.1675 | -0.2057 | 2480/01PDF |
| 9 Mar 2026 | 16.3732 | -0.2788 | 2479/01PDF |
| 2 Mar 2026 | 16.6520 | +0.0489 | 2478/01PDF |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 16.6031 | -0.1829 | 2477/01PDF |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 16.7860 | +0.0659 | 2476/01PDF |
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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 17.0968 per 1 ZMW, effective 2026-05-11 to 2026-05-17. 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 17.0968 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.