Vehicle Tax & Import Duty Calculator
Estimate your vehicle import duties, excise taxes, VAT, and total landed cost in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) with genuine auction presets and real-time exchange rates.
Sri Lanka Import Duty Calculator
Real-time Customs Tariff & Landed Cost Simulator
Estimated Landed Cost in Sri Lanka
LKR 19,403,417
How Sri Lanka Vehicle Import Taxes Are Calculated
A complete breakdown of all government levies, duties, and statutory fees applicable on motor vehicle imports.
1. CIF Value (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
The base international value of the vehicle including auction purchase price, Japanese export fees, marine shipping freight, and comprehensive transit insurance.
2. Base Customs Duty (CID)
The primary customs import duty assessed at 30% of the CIF value under the Sri Lanka Customs Harmonized System (HS) classification.
3. CID Surcharge (SUR)
A surcharge levied at 50% of the Base Customs Duty (CID), added on top of the primary customs tariff.
4. Excise Duty (XID)
Petrol, diesel and conventional hybrids use engine capacity in cc. Electric vehicles and e-SMART generator hybrids use the full drive motor capacity in kW, with separate rates for vehicles within 12 months of manufacture and older vehicles.
5. Luxury Tax (LXT)
Charged on the CIF value above a per-fuel threshold: petrol above the petrol threshold at the higher rate, hybrid above the hybrid threshold, and electric above the electric threshold, each at its own rate.
6. Vehicle Entitlement Levy (VEL) + COM / Seal
A fixed Vehicle Entitlement Levy plus the fixed COM / Examination / Seal charge applied per imported unit under the current Customs schedule.
7. Value Added Tax (VAT)
Statutory 18% Value Added Tax computed on the import base: CIF value plus 10% of CIF, Customs Duty, surcharge, Excise Duty and Luxury Tax. PAL and CESS are exempt for the supported passenger-vehicle bands.
8. Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL)
A 2.5% levy computed on the same import base used for VAT: CIF value plus 10% of CIF, Customs Duty, surcharge, Excise Duty and Luxury Tax.
Permitted Vehicle Age Limits (Sri Lanka)
Ministry of Finance & Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) maximum permitted vehicle age guidelines.
| Vehicle Category | Max Permitted Age | Regulatory Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars / Sedans / Hatchbacks | Under 3 Years | Calculated from first registration date or production date in country of export. |
| Dual Purpose / Double Cabs / Pickups | Under 4 Years | Allows utility pickups (e.g. Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200) for commercial and personal logistics. |
| Commercial Vans / Microvans (DA17V / KDH) | Under 4 Years | Commercial delivery vehicles and passenger transport vans under DMT permit criteria. |
| Heavy Duty Commercial Trucks & Prime Movers | Under 10 Years | Rigid tippers, multi-axle freight trucks, and industrial machinery imports. |
Vehicle Duty & Import FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about opening Letters of Credit, Japanese auction bidding, and clearance.
How does Hyelink Global assist with opening a Letter of Credit (LC)?
We provide the verified Performa Invoice direct from our Japanese supplier entity. Your LC is opened directly in your name at your preferred Sri Lankan commercial bank (Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, HNB, Nations Trust, etc.), ensuring 100% financial security.
Are the auction grading and odometer readings verified before shipping?
Yes. Every vehicle imported through Hyelink undergoes compulsory JEVIC and JAAI inspection in Japan. An official certificate of genuine mileage and radiation-free inspection is issued before vessel loading.
How long does shipping and Customs clearance take?
Vessel transit from Yokohama / Nagoya / Kobe to the Port of Hambantota or Colombo takes approximately 14 to 21 days. Customs clearing and DMT registration are completed by our licensed agents within 3 to 5 business days after port discharge.
Can I pre-order a specific grade, color, or trim from Japanese auctions?
Absolutely. Our live Tokyo bidding desk connects you to over 150,000 live listings weekly. You specify your maximum bid cap, and we execute the bidding with zero hidden markups.
Require an Exact Gazette Duty Quote for Your Car?
Share your vehicle chassis number or target auction listing. Our clearing specialists will calculate the exact landed cost to the nearest rupee.
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