8539.31.10
Energy efficient AC compact fluorescent lamps Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services (CFL)
SLSISection 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 energy efficient ac compact fluorescent lamps self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services (cfl) into Sri Lanka under HS 8539.31.10 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.
Electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps; arc- lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.›Discharge lamps, other than ultra-violet lamps :›Fluorescent, hot cathode :›Energy efficient AC compact fluorescent lamps Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services (CFL)
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) | FreeFree |
| SAFTA – LDC (SF) | FreeFree |
| Singapore SLSFTA (SG) | FreeFree |
Other levies
| VAT | 18%18% |
| PAL (General) | 5%5% |
| PAL (Singapore) | 6%6% |
| CESS (General) | – |
| CESS (Singapore) | – |
| Excise | – |
| Surcharge | – |
| SCL | – |
| SSCL | 2.5%2.5% |