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SRI LANKA
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport
- Residence Visa/Blue Card
- Unaccompanied baggage declaration
must be made at airport
- Inventory (valued)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT
AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Sri Lanka Nationals & Expatriates
may import household goods and
personal effects duty-free provided
they have been outside the country
for a year or more
- Some Customs exemption granted
with Residence Visa
- Shipments must arrive within
three months of Customer
- Refundable Customs deposit payable
on all shipments
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- All items in commercial quantity
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- All currency, gold, silver,
jewelry, etc.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Dangerous drugs
- Gold and gems
- Firearms
- Obscene literature, pictures,
etc.
- Sri Lanka currency over Rs.
1,000/Indian and Pakistan currencies
- Fruits, plants, vegetables
- Animals, birds, reptiles, and
parts thereof
- POSSESSION OF HEROIN CARRIES
THE DEATH PENALTY
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Automobiles and motorcycles
over three years old are prohibited
- Only right-hand drive autos
are permitted
- High duties payable
- Import License must be obtained
prior to arrival
ALLOWANCES Maximum permissible
for other common items:
- 12 Saris and 6 Sarongs (or verities)
- Garments: Males (12) and Females
(12)
- Textile material--total of 12
meters
- Shoes, Slippers--6 pairs of
each
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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