8305.20
Staples in strips
Section XV · BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL · unit: kg
Importing staples in strips into Sri Lanka under HS 8305.20 attracts CID 20%, VAT 18%, PAL 10%, CESS 5% or Rs 45/kg, SSCL 2.5% at the general rate. Preferential rates for trade-agreement origins and the full levy breakdown are below.
Fittings for loose-leaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal.›Staples in strips
Customs Import Duty (CID) by zone
| APTA (AP) | 19.00%19.00% |
| General (GEN) | 20%20% |
| India ISFTA (IN) | FreeFree |
| Pakistan PSFTA (PK) | FreeFree |
| SAFTA – Developing (SD) | 5%5% |
| SAFTA – LDC (SF) | 5%5% |
Other levies
| VAT | 18%18% |
| PAL (General) | 10%10% |
| PAL (Singapore) | – |
| CESS (General) | 5% or Rs 45/kg5% or Rs.45/= per Kg |
| CESS (Singapore) | – |
| Excise | – |
| Surcharge | – |
| SCL | – |
| SSCL | 2.5%2.5% |