Sri Lanka HS Code
Having polarimeter reading more than or equal to 99.70
Chapter 17 · Sugars and sugar confectionery
17.01Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form (+).
Updated · 2026 Sri Lanka Customs Tariff
Permit Required
SLSI standards certification required - lab testing takes 7–21 days.
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HS code 1701.91.10 covers having polarimeter reading more than or equal to 99.70 under Chapter 17 (Sugars and sugar confectionery) of the Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide 2026 edition.
Named substances
HS code 1701.91.10 covers 1 named substance. All substances share the same permit and unit; the values above apply to each.
| Substance | Permit |
|---|---|
| White Sugar and Icing Sugar | SSLSI |
All rates
| General Duty (CID) | Rs.30/= per kg |
| PAL (General) | Ex |
| PAL (SAFTA) | Exempt |
| Cess | Exempt |
| Excise / SPD | Exempt |
| SCL | Exempt |
| SSCL | 2.5% |
| VAT | 18% |
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