3605.00
Matches, other than pyretechnic articles of heading 36.04. Safety Matches
SLSISection VI · PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES
Importing matches, other than pyretechnic articles of heading 36.04. safety matches into Sri Lanka under HS 3605.00 attracts CID 20%, VAT 18%, PAL Ex, CESS 10% at the general rate. Preferential rates for trade-agreement origins and the full levy breakdown are below.
Matches, other than pyretechnic articles of heading 36.04. Safety Matches›Matches, other than pyretechnic articles of heading 36.04. Safety Matches
Import control statusSLSI
- SSri Lanka Institute of Standards (SLSI) — compulsory conformity inspection
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) | 20%20% |
Other levies
| VAT | 18%18% |
| PAL (General) | ExEx |
| PAL (Singapore) | – |
| CESS (General) | 10%10% |
| CESS (Singapore) | – |
| Excise | – |
| Surcharge | – |
| SCL | – |
| SSCL | – |