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9617.00.10

Vacuum flasks for transport of semen in liquid nitrogen

SLSI

Section XX · MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES · unit: kg

Importing vacuum flasks for transport of semen in liquid nitrogen into Sri Lanka under HS 9617.00.10 attracts CID Free, VAT 18%, PAL 10%, SSCL 2.5% at the general rate. Preferential rates for trade-agreement origins and the full levy breakdown are below.

Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners.›Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete; parts thereof other than glass inners.›Vacuum flasks for transport of semen in liquid nitrogen
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)FreeFree
India ISFTA (IN)FreeFree
Pakistan PSFTA (PK)FreeFree
SAFTA – Developing (SD)FreeFree
SAFTA – LDC (SF)FreeFree
Singapore SLSFTA (SG)FreeFree
Other levies
VAT18%18%
PAL (General)10%10%
PAL (Singapore)6%6%
CESS (General)–
CESS (Singapore)–
Excise–
Surcharge–
SCL–
SSCL2.5%2.5%