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2844.50

Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors

L required

Section VI · PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES · unit: kg

Importing spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors into Sri Lanka under HS 2844.50 attracts CID Free, VAT 18%, PAL Ex, SSCL 2.5% at the general rate. Preferential rates for trade-agreement origins and the full levy breakdown are below.

Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes)and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products.›Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors
Import control statusL required
  • LImport Control License (ICL) required prior to importation

Meanings quoted from the official NITG 2026-05-16 Preamble, “ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS” (printed p.79). Always confirm the current control regime with Sri Lanka Customs before importing.

Customs Import Duty (CID) by zone
General (GEN)FreeFree
India ISFTA (IN)FreeFree
Pakistan PSFTA (PK)FreeFree
SAFTA – Developing (SD)FreeFree
SAFTA – LDC (SF)FreeFree
Singapore SLSFTA (SG)FreeFree
Other levies
VAT18%18%
PAL (General)ExEx
PAL (Singapore)–
CESS (General)–
CESS (Singapore)–
Excise–
Surcharge–
SCL–
SSCL2.5%2.5%