3603.40
Detonating caps
L requiredSection VI · PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES · unit: kg
Importing detonating caps into Sri Lanka under HS 3603.40 attracts CID 10%, VAT 18%, PAL Ex, SSCL 2.5% at the general rate. Preferential rates for trade-agreement origins and the full levy breakdown are below.
Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators.›Detonating caps
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) | 10%10% |
| India ISFTA (IN) | FreeFree |
| Pakistan PSFTA (PK) | FreeFree |
| SAFTA – Developing (SD) | 4.5%4.5% |
| SAFTA – LDC (SF) | 5%5% |
| Singapore SLSFTA (SG) | 10%10% |
Other levies
| VAT | 18%18% |
| PAL (General) | ExEx |
| PAL (Singapore) | – |
| CESS (General) | – |
| CESS (Singapore) | – |
| Excise | – |
| Surcharge | – |
| SCL | – |
| SSCL | 2.5%2.5% |