Question 1

What is the import duty on Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (pampus spp.) Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin(Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophordae): in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

The import duty on Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (pampus spp.) Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin(Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophordae): (HS 0305.54) in Sri Lanka is Free Customs Duty plus Exempt VAT, and may include PAL, CESS, Excise duty, SSCL and SCL. Use the duty calculator on this page for a full breakdown based on your CIF value.

Question 2

What is HS code 0305.54 in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

HS code 0305.54 covers Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii) anchovies (Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles (Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver pomfrets (pampus spp.) Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin(Mallotus villosus), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (Istiophordae): under Chapter 3 (Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates) of the Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide 2026.

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General Duty (CID)	Exempt
PAL (General)	Exempt
PAL (SAFTA)	Exempt
Cess	Exempt
Excise / SPD	Exempt
SCL	Exempt
SSCL	Exempt
VAT	Exempt