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5301.30

Flax tow and waste

L required

Section XI · TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES · unit: kg

Importing flax tow and waste into Sri Lanka under HS 5301.30 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.

Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) (+).›Flax tow and waste
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 – 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%