What is the import duty on Fit for human consumption in Sri Lanka?

The import duty on Fit for human consumption (HS 1212.21) in Sri Lanka is 20% 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

1212.21

Fit for human consumption

Q: What is HS code 1212.21 in Sri Lanka?

HS code 1212.21 covers Fit for human consumption under Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder) of the Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide 2026.

Chapter 12 · Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder

12.12Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included.

Updated 16 May 2026 · 2026 Sri Lanka Customs Tariff

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HS code 1212.21 covers fit for human consumption under Chapter 12 (Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit; industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder) of the Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide 2026 edition.

All rates

General Duty (CID)	20%
PAL (General)	10%
PAL (SAFTA)	Exempt
Cess	Exempt
Excise / SPD	Exempt
SCL	Exempt
SSCL	2.5%
VAT	18%

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Preferential / FTA rates

Agreement	Duty Rate
Pakistan (PSFTA)	Free