What are the import licenses and approvals required in Sri Lanka?

To prevent the risk associated with imported goods from foreign countries use methods to control imports. Most countries are introduced restrictions and prohibited goods listed by customs. When importing restricted goods, after getting a relevant authority’s licenses or permits, approvals. Here we are going to identify authorities that require import licenses and approvals for relevant products in Sri Lanka.

1. ICL-Import Control License

Department of import and export control website: sourced by http://www.imexport.gov.lk

What is an import control license?

issuing authority- Import and export Control department.

contact details

website: http://www.imexport.gov.lk/index.php/en

Contact link here

Inquiry link here

Address:No: 75 1/3,1st Floor, Hemas Building, York Street, P.O. Box – 559, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka.

Phone:+94 112 326 774

Fax:+94 112 328 486

FAQ – Import control license.

What are the documents required for obtaining an import control license(ICL)?

for personal-non-registered business.

Duly filled application -IECD(indent foam)
Proforma invoices
Letter from relevant authority or authorities for recommendation
NIC(national identity card)passport or driving license and certified copy

For private limited company

Duly filled application -IECD(indent foam)
Proforma invoices
Letter from relevant authority or authorities for recommendation
Form 20
Article of the Association
NIC-certified copies of company directories
VAT certificate
TIN certificate
NIC(national identity card)passport or driving license and certified copy

Individual/partnership registered business

Duly filled application -IECD(indent foam)
Proforma invoices
Letter from relevant authority or authorities for recommendation
BRC(Business registration certificate)-need to submit at the first time only

BRC(Business registration certificate)-need to submit at the first time only
VAT certificate
TIN certificate
NIC(national identity card)passport or driving license and certified copies of individual and or partners of the business
NIC and certified copy of the person who is willing to apply for the license

How do I get the Import Control License application?

Department Counter

Through the website: http://www.imexport.gov.lk/index.php/en/downloads/applications.html

How to apply for an import control license:

What are the products that need import control licenses?

An import control license is needed to obtain the below HS codes items which are informed by Sri Lanka customs.

H.S codes for applying for import/export control license

Please refer the links

http://www.imexport.gov.lk/index.php/en/hs-code-requiring-licensing.html?view=hs_codes

custom link- http://services.customs.gov.lk/hsfinder/

2. SLSI permit(Sri Lanka Standards Institute)

What is SLSI permit?

Relevant permit issuing authority Name – Sri Lanka Standards Institute

Website: http://www.slsi.lk

E-mail: [email protected]

Quick inquiry link here

contact link here

T.P:+94 112 671 567-72

address:

Sri Lanka Standards Institute
No.17, Victoria Place, (Lane adjoining Telecommunication Regulatory Commission)
Elvitigala Mawatha,
Colombo 08.
Sri Lanka.

What are the products that need SLSI-as examples:

coconut oil, noodles

ceramic tiles, batteries, tires, bulbs, switches, helmets, etc.

3. NMRA License & registration

NMRA website: sourced by https://nmra.gov.lk

What is NMRA License & registration?

NMRA stands for National Medicines Regulatory Authority. All the imports of medical devices need to register and get NMRA certificate for the relevant item.

Relevant license issuing authority Name-National Medicines Regulatory Authority

Official website:https://nmra.gov.lk

email: [email protected]

National Medicines Regulatory Authority,

No 120, Norris Canal Road, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka.

T.P: +94 11 2687743

Administrative Office

No 47,W.A.D Ramanayake Mw,Colombo 02,Sri Lanka.

T.P +94 11 2676498

FAX: +94 11 2676498

What are the documents required for the sample import license application at NMRA?

Application for each product(form C schedule iv)
BRC(business registration certificate)
Authorization letter
Certificate of free sale
ISO 13485 quality management certificate
Declaration of a manufacturer for the confirmation of medical device type and class
Existing certificates which are issued by NMRA/FMSA approval by NMRA
Product brochure/catalog
For the radiation emitting device-Sri Lanka atomic energy authority approval

Sourced by https://nmra.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=642:to-all-importers-of-medical-devices&catid=30:regulatory-updates&Itemid=291&lang=en

Application downloading link here