Export to Sri Lanka

Complete export guide for Indian MSMEs looking to enter the Sri Lanka market.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — Country Profile

Capital

Colombo

Currency

Sri Lankan Rupee

Language

Sinhala

Population

22.2M

GDP (USD)

$75.00

India Export Rank

#27

Region

Southern Asia

Trade Agreement

SAFTA, APTA

Also see: India's imports from Sri Lanka

Top HS Codes for Export to Sri Lanka

611521

Other panty hose and tights :

84331110

Powdered, with the cutting device rotating in a horizontal plane: Powered with 3 HP or more

27060010

Tar distilled from coal, from lignite or from peat and other mineral tars, whether or not dehydrated or partially distilled, including reconstituted tars: Coal tar

37061061

Educational Shorts, and Films: Certified as predominantly educational by the Central Board of Film Certification

58022000

Other: Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, of other textile materials

29161920

Other: Bismuth compounds of unsaturated acyclic monoacids

39232910

Of other plastics: Of poly (vinyl chloride)

28530010

Other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals: Distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity

39233090

Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles: Other

10070010

Of seed quality

52102910

Other fabrics: Dhoti and saree, zari bordered

05100020

Ambergris, castoreum, civet and musk; cantharides; bile, whether or not dried; glands and other animal products used in the preparation of pharmaceutical products, fresh, chilled, frozen or otherwise provisionally preserved: Ox Gallstone

22082019

In containers holding 2 l or less: Other

34039100

Other: Preparations for the treatment of textile materials, leather, furskins or other materials

48084010

Kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated: Other kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated

94055031

Oil pressure lamps: Kerosene pressure lanterns

84454020

Textiles winding (including weft-winding) or reeling machines: Jute fibre reeling (including weft-winding) machines

380830

Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators:

21069070

Soft drink concentrates: Churna for pan

30042093

Other: Pyrazinamide

Export Guides for Sri Lanka

Detailed guides covering every aspect of exporting to Sri Lanka.

Documentation Required

Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice with buyer/seller details, product description, quantity, price, and Incoterms.

Packing List

Itemized list of contents, weights, dimensions, and package markings for each shipment unit.

Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment.

Certificate of Origin

Certifies that goods originate from India. Required for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.

Shipping Bill

Filed with Indian Customs for export clearance. Generated through ICEGATE.

Letter of Credit / Bank Documents

Payment guarantee instrument. Commonly used for first-time trade partners.

Insurance Certificate

Proof of marine/cargo insurance covering the shipment against loss or damage.

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