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8544.49.40

Other armoured and underground cables not exceeding 150 mm2 conductor cross-section per core PVC insulated electric cable 600/1000V

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 armoured and underground cables not exceeding 150 mm2 conductor cross-section per core pvc insulated electric cable 600/1000v into Sri Lanka under HS 8544.49.40 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 armoured and underground cables not exceeding 150 mm2 conductor cross-section per core PVC insulated electric cable 600/1000V
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%
CESS (Singapore)FreeFree
Excise–
Surcharge–
SCL–
SSCL2.5%2.5%