Showing posts with label How to Calculate the Total Cost of Importing a Motor Vehicle to Sri Lanka ?. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How to Calculate the Total Cost of Importing a Motor Vehicle to Sri Lanka ?. Show all posts

Friday, August 22, 2025

How to Calculate the Total Cost of Importing a Motor Vehicle to Sri Lanka ?

Final Cost Calculation Formula

To summarize, the total cost of importing a vehicle can be calculated using the following formula:

Total Import Cost = CIF Value + CID + PAL + Excise Duty + Luxury Tax + VAT

Example Cost Breakdown

ItemCalculationAmount
CIF Value-XXX
CID (30% of CIF)CIF × 30%XXX
Excise Duty(Depends on multiple factors)XXX
Luxury Tax(If CIF exceeds Rs. 5M, depends on fuel consumption and vehicle type)XXX
VAT (18% on CIF + CID + PAL)(CIF + CID ) × 18%XXX
Total CostSum of all aboveXXX




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