What is the import duty on Sharks in Sri Lanka?

The import duty on Sharks (HS 0305.59.30) in Sri Lanka is Free Customs Duty plus 18% 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.

Sri Lanka HS Code

0305.59.30

Sharks

Q: What is HS code 0305.59.30 in Sri Lanka?

HS code 0305.59.30 covers Sharks under Chapter 3 (Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates) of the Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide 2026.

Chapter 3 · Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates

03.05Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process (+).

Updated 16 May 2026 · 2026 Sri Lanka Customs Tariff

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1 USD = 1.0000 LKR(customs)

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HS code 0305.59.30 covers sharks under Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates) of the Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide 2026 edition.

All rates

General Duty (CID)	Free
PAL (General)	Ex
PAL (SAFTA)	Exempt
Cess	Exempt
Excise / SPD	Exempt
SCL	*
SSCL	2.5%
VAT	18%

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Preferential / FTA rates

Agreement	Duty Rate
India (ISFTA)	Free
Singapore FTA	Free
APTA (China, Korea, Thailand)	Free