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“The Customs House Agent (CHA) Certificate Course 2026 – I” The course is scheduled to start in the month of October 2026 and the starting date will be notified later, a week prior to commencement. Required qualifications for eligibility: Three (3) Passes in core subjects at GCE A/L Examination in one sitting OR an equivalent qualification, certified letter by […]
MANDATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF PAPERLESS CUSTOMS DECLARATION All importers and declarants are hereby informed that the Paperless Customs Declaration process at Long Room will become mandatory with effect from 1 October 2026. Accordingly, all Customs Declarations (CusDecs) and relevant supporting documents are required to be submitted using valid digital signatures. With effect from the above date,…
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has announced an open call for applications to appoint new members to its Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG). The PSCG is the WCO’s platform for structured dialogue with the private sector. It serves as a conduit through which businesses can bring their operational experience to contribute to discussions on Customs international instruments and…
The World Customs Organization (WCO) will be conducting the Customs Integrity Perception Survey (CIPS) during the month of August 2026 with the assistance of Internal Affairs Unit of Sri Lanka Customs. The Customs Integrity Perception Survey is an important initiative undertaken by the WCO to assess the perception regarding integrity, transparency, and service delivery within Sri Lanka Customs.…
Sri Lanka Customs hereby notifies Customs House Agents (CHAs) and Declarant Companies, Sea Cargo Manifest Reporters (Shipping Agents, Carriers, NVOCC Operators and Freight Forwarders), and Commercial Banks/Remittance Reporting Users regarding the payment procedure for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Fee in accordance with Schedule “G” of Gazette Extraordinary No. 2493/02 dated…
The Customs Fees and Charges (Customs Service Charge, Customs Examination Fees & Customs Information and Communication Technology Fees Fund) Regulations, published under Extraordinary Gazette No. 2493/02 dated 15 June 2026, will come into effect from 01 July 2026. All stakeholders are requested to refer to the attached Gazette Notification for the complete regulations and schedules. Click here to…
Quotations are called for the obtaining of a building with following facilities for a period of Two (02) years on monthly rental basis for hostel facilities of Customs Officers (Male) engaged in duties of Passenger Terminal at the Port of Palali. Click here to download procurement notice – English Click here to download procurement notice – Sinhala Click here to […]
Extension of Tax Exemptions – Disaster Recovery Project (Cyclone “Ditwa”) Sri Lanka Customs hereby informs all stakeholders that the Hon. Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has granted approval to extend the validity period of tax exemptions and deferments applicable to the Disaster Recovery Project to facilitate people affected by Cyclone “Ditwa”, which has been declared as a…
NOTICE TO CHA COMPANIES From the next intake onward, all CHA candidates will be subjected to a mandatory six-month internship at a Customs House Agency in order to register as a Customs House Agent and obtain the CHA Pass. Therefore, nominations are hereby invited from CHA companies with more than five years of establishment to offer internships. Please fill out […]
Click here to view Extraordinary Gazette Notification 2488/56
