Sri Lanka HS Code
Cuttlefish,squid and milkfish (chano) in small sizes, unfit for human consumption and certified by the Ministry of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development for use as fishing baits
Chapter 5 · Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
Updated · 2026 Sri Lanka Customs Tariff
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Import Control License (ICL) required - allow 2–6 weeks to obtain before shipping.
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HS code 0511.91.40 covers cuttlefish,squid and milkfish (chano) in small sizes, unfit for human consumption and certified by the ministry of fisheries & aquatic resources development for use as fishing baits under Chapter 05 (Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included) of the Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide 2026 edition.
All rates
| General Duty (CID) | 10% |
| PAL (General) | 10% |
| PAL (SAFTA) | 6% |
| Cess | Exempt |
| Excise / SPD | Exempt |
| SCL | Exempt |
| SSCL | 2.5% |
| VAT | 18% |
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Preferential / FTA rates
| Agreement | Duty Rate |
|---|---|
| India (ISFTA) | Free |
| Pakistan (PSFTA) | Free |
| Singapore FTA | 4% |