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7216.21

L sections Hot rolled structural steel sections i) U sections ii) L sections iii) T sections

SLSI

Section XV · BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL · unit: kg

Importing l sections hot rolled structural steel sections i) u sections ii) l sections iii) t sections into Sri Lanka under HS 7216.21 attracts CID 20%, VAT 18%, PAL 10%, CESS 5% or Rs 20/kg, SSCL 2.5% at the general rate. Preferential rates for trade-agreement origins and the full levy breakdown are below.

Angles, shapes and sections of iron or non-alloy steel (+).›L or T sections, not further worked than hot- rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80 mm :›L sections Hot rolled structural steel sections i) U sections ii) L sections iii) T sections
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
VAT18%18%
PAL (General)10%10%
PAL (Singapore)–
CESS (General)5% or Rs 20/kg5% or Rs.20/= per kg
CESS (Singapore)–
Excise–
Surcharge–
SCL–
SSCL2.5%2.5%