Shipping to Sri Lanka: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

This guide is designed to show you everything you need to know about setting up your shipping strategy in Sri Lanka. Unlock your growth, by utilizing our tools and expertise, in serving millions of shipments to Sri Lanka and beyond.

Sri Lanka eCommerce Facts & Figures

US$11.2k

Annual GDP Per Capita

22.24M

Current Total Population

30%

Daily Internet Users

US$11.2k

Annual GDP Per Capita

22.24M

Current Total Population

30%

Daily Internet Users

Fun fact

Shipping Rates & Couriers to Sri Lanka

Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to Sri Lanka. Link your own courier account, or use our pre-negotiated rates to show the fastest, cheapest and best value deliver options for every customer.

From

US

Average cost:

US$29.98

Average delivery time

13 working days

From

HK

Average cost:

HK$236.06

Average delivery time

12 working days

From

SG

Average cost:

SG$35.06

Average delivery time

6 working days

From

AU

Average cost:

AUD$39.46

Average delivery time

6 working days

Sri Lanka Shipping Tips & Information

Get helpful Sri Lanka shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.

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  • Top courier services when shipping to Sri Lanka include, Singapore Post - Airmail, Fedex - International Economy & Hong Kong Post - AirMailTracking.
  • When shipping to Sri Lanka, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
  • Popular eCommerce platforms in Sri Lanka are eBay, Shopify & Magento.
  • Payment methods used by Sri Lanka are Bank card & cash on delivery
  • Some merchants in Sri Lanka provide free shipping to consumers.
  • Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.
  • Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates.

Sri Lanka Import Tax & Custom Fees

Sri Lanka calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here or use our calculator to see fees.

Duties & Tax Details for Sri Lanka

Currency: Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)

Calculation Method: CIF

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

Tax Threshold: 0 USD

Tax (VAT/GST): 15%

Duty Threshold: 0 USD

Import Duty Product Categories

Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate

Mobiles: 0%

Tablets: 0%

Computers: 0%

Cameras: 0%

Accessories: 0%

Accessories (Battery): 0%

Health & Beauty: 30%

Fashion: 15%

Watches: 0%

Jewelry: 0%

Pets Accessories: 30%

Dry Food & Supplements: 30%

Home Appliances: 0%

Home Decor: 30%

Toys: 15%

Sports: 0%

Luggage: 30%

Audio Video: 0%

Documents: 0%

Gaming: 0%

Books & Collectibles: 0%

We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.

Shipping Documentation to Sri Lanka

Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.

Battery Statement
Commercial Invoice
Tax Documents & Shipping labels

Sri Lanka Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

Confused on Sri Lanka customs and regulations? Before shipping to Sri Lanka (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Sri Lanka and other countries at Easyship.

Restricted items
No items found.
Prohibited items
Alcohol
Animals
Chemicals
Currency
Drugs
Explosives
Firearms
Fresh Food
Plants
Seeds
Tobacco

The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.

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