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8506.80

Other primary cells and primary batteries Primary Cells and Batteries

SLSI

Section XVI · MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL APPLIANCES; ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; PARTS THEREOF; SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, TELEVISION IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS AND REPRODUCERS, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF SUCH ARTICLES · unit: u

Importing other primary cells and primary batteries primary cells and batteries into Sri Lanka under HS 8506.80 attracts CID 20%, VAT 18%, PAL 5%, SSCL 2.5% at the general rate. Preferential rates for trade-agreement origins and the full levy breakdown are below.

Primary cells and primary batteries(+).›Other primary cells and primary batteries Primary Cells and Batteries
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%
India ISFTA (IN)FreeFree
Pakistan PSFTA (PK)FreeFree
SAFTA – Developing (SD)4.5%4.5%
SAFTA – LDC (SF)5%5%
Singapore SLSFTA (SG)10.0%10.0%
Other levies
VAT18%18%
PAL (General)5%5%
PAL (Singapore)6%6%
CESS (General)–
CESS (Singapore)–
Excise–
Surcharge–
SCL–
SSCL2.5%2.5%