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8544.49.30

Other single and multi-cored wire and cable not exceeding 185 mm2 conductor cross- section per core Cable reels fitted with 13A plugs and socket outlets of type G as defined by International Electro technical Commission (IEC) , PVC insulated electric cable 600/1000V , PVC insulated non-armored cables with copper conductors for electric power and lighting , PVC Insulated non-armored cables with copper conductors for electric power and lighting and PVC Insulated electric flexible cords for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environment

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: kg

Importing other single and multi-cored wire and cable not exceeding 185 mm2 conductor cross- section per core cable reels fitted with 13a plugs and socket outlets of type g as defined by international electro technical commission (iec) , pvc insulated electric cable 600/1000v , pvc insulated non-armored cables with copper conductors for electric power and lighting , pvc insulated non-armored cables with copper conductors for electric power and lighting and pvc insulated electric flexible cords for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environment into Sri Lanka under HS 8544.49.30 attracts CID 20%, VAT 18%, PAL 10%, CESS 10%, SSCL 2.5% at the general rate. Preferential rates for trade-agreement origins and the full levy breakdown are below.

Insulated (including enamelled or anodised) wire, cable (including co-axial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fibre cables, made up of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.›Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V :›Other :›Other single and multi-cored wire and cable not exceeding 185 mm2 conductor cross- section per core Cable reels fitted with 13A plugs and socket outlets of type G as defined by International Electro technical Commission (IEC) , PVC insulated electric cable 600/1000V , PVC insulated non-armored cables with copper conductors for electric power and lighting , PVC Insulated non-armored cables with copper conductors for electric power and lighting and PVC Insulated electric flexible cords for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environment
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)6%6%
CESS (General)10%10% 10%
CESS (Singapore)FreeFree Free
Excise–
Surcharge–
SCL–
SSCL2.5%2.5%