Chapter 87 · Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof · 87.03
Permit Required
Both Import Control License (ICL) and SLSI certification required.
Customs Duty
30%
PAL
Ex
Excise
2000 cmᶾ<x≤2500cmᶾ=Rs .7,250/- per cmᶾ
VAT
18%
HS code 8703.60.72 covers more than three years old under Chapter 87 (Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof) of the Sri Lanka Customs National Imports Tariff Guide 2026 edition. Calculate the full import duty →
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Vehicle Calculator →80% on the CIF amount above LKR 5,500,000
Luxury Tax on imported vehicles is applied in addition to the standard 7-layer duty stack (Customs Duty, PAL, CESS, Excise, SCL, SSCL, VAT).
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| General Duty (CID) | 30% |
| PAL (General) | Ex |
| PAL (SAFTA) | Ex |
| Cess | Exempt |
| Excise / SPD | 2000 cmᶾ<x≤2500cmᶾ=Rs .7,250/- per cmᶾ |
| SCL | Exempt |
| SSCL | Exempt |
| VAT | 18% |
| Luxury Tax | 80% above Rs 5.5 Mn |
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