Clearing your belongings through customs in Sri Lanka

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP20 February 2019 08:46:33

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Hello everyone,

During ones big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings once youre settled. How about helping expats considering moving to Sri Lanka by answering some questions about custom regulations?

What are the procedures to get your belongings cleared by customs once you have arrived in Sri Lanka? Who do you have to contact and how do you get in touch with them? How do you go about from there?

How long does this process usually take?

How do you then carry your belongings to your new home?

Are there any items that are restricted by customs in Sri Lanka?

How much does it cost to get your belongings cleared by customs in Sri Lanka? Does the cost change depending on the amount or on certain specific items?

Do you think it is better to seek the help of a contractor to get your belongings cleared in Sri Lanka?

Please share your experience,

Priscilla

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sunilkobe New member

Member since 12 January 2013

sunilkobeNew member04 March 2019 06:33:45

Hi

In Sri Lanka there are Shipping Clearing Agents are available and they will do all Documentation work and clear your Goods from Custom Department.

If you required such kind of Agent I can introduce you which will benefit for both parties.

Kind Regards

Sunil Kobewatta

dr_sosna Member

Member since 19 September 2013

dr_sosnaMember15 April 2019 01:14:19

Of all the things we needed to do to get our business started in Colombo, customs clearance was the most difficult and stressful.
I would suggest you find a Sri Lankan logistics firm to handle your shipment from the beginning. They know the ins and outs of the local system and what you need to do to prevent delays and extra "non-receiptable clearance charges".