About Customs Edge

About Customs Edge

Your intelligent gateway to Sri Lankan trade. Seamlessly search HS codes, calculate complex tax structures—including preferential rates—and instantly verify regulatory requirements like SLSI and ICL. Beyond search, Customs Edge automates your import workflow through AI-powered document generation, transforming hours of manual entry into a few clicks.

Key Features:

  • AI-Powered Search: Simply describe your product in plain language and our advanced algorithm matches it to the most relevant HS codes
  • 8-Digit National Subheadings: Complete Sri Lankan national-level HS codes for accurate classification
  • Import Tax Calculator: Calculate total import duties including customs duty, PAL, VAT, NBT, CESS and other levies
  • Shipments Management: Create and save multi-item shipments with comprehensive tax calculations
  • Preferential Rates: Discover lower import tariffs through trade agreements
  • Google Sign-In: Quick and secure authentication with your Google account
  • Fast & Free: Instant results with no cost for registered users

Tax & Tariff Information

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Tax rates and HS code classifications current as of this date.

All tax calculations are based on official schedules from the Ministry of Finance, Sri Lanka.

Important Disclaimer

This web service takes no responsibility for maintaining up-to-date or correct information.

HS Codes and tax rates are officially determined by the Ministry of Finance, Sri Lanka. For the most current information, please consult official government sources.

Beta Testing Phase

This service is currently in beta testing. This means:

  • No guarantees for service availability
  • Classification accuracy is continuously being improved
  • Features may change without notice
  • We appreciate your feedback

Changelog

Version 2.0

Thank you all for the overwhelming positive response to our website. We are pleased to announce a major step towards making Customs Edge a truly revolutionary service.

  • Launch of VDF Creator & CusDec Creator – Customs Edge has taken up a key initiative to allow users to develop CusDecs and Value Declaration Forms to be submitted to the AsyCuDa World Platform.
  • Scan Documents – Use AI to scan documents such as Invoices to automatically fill CusDecs and Value Declaration Forms. This should save you hours of tedious manual work. Automated extraction of Bill of Lading, Packing Lists, Transactions Document, etc. will be rolled out soon.
  • Local Storage – You can now save CusDecs and Value Declaration Forms as Excel files on your own PC and upload them again later.
  • Notifications – Keep up-to-date about all the changes happening in Customs Edge and beyond.
  • Past Records – You can pull records from past CusDecs and VDFs to make the process of CusDec creation smooth and efficient. No more duplication of work.
  • Various UI and Performance Upgrades – Upgraded AI search capacity to accommodate volume of users. Various minor UI and usage updates.

Contact & Support

For Technical Support and Feedback:

Email: contact@customs-edge.cloud

FAQ

What is an HS Code and how is it used in Sri Lanka?

HS Code (Harmonized System Code) is an internationally standardized system for classifying traded products. Sri Lanka Customs uses 8-digit HS Codes to determine Import Tariffs, Duties, and regulatory requirements.

How do I find the HS Code for my product?

Simply enter your product description into our AI-powered search tool. It serves as an instant HS Code Finder, suggesting the correct classification so you can accurately calculate import taxes.

How do I check regulatory requirements for imports in Sri Lanka?

Our tool automatically lists the Regulatory Requirements linked to your HS Code. This includes checks for Import Control Licenses (ICL), and approvals from agencies like SLSI (Standards Institution), NMRA (National Medicines), and TRCSL.

How can I find Trade Agreement tax exemptions?

You can view preferential duty rates and tax exemptions by looking up the HS Code. We display applicable concessions for major Trade Agreements including ISFTA (Indo-Sri Lanka), PSFTA (Pakistan-Sri Lanka), SAFTA, and APTA.

What import taxes apply in Sri Lanka?

Our Import Tax Calculator provides a full breakdown of Sri Lanka import taxes, including Customs Duty (CID), PAL (Ports and Airports Development Levy), VAT, CESS, and SCL (Special Commodity Levy).

Is this HS Code Search and Tax Calculator free?

Yes, our basic HS Code Search and Import Tax Calculator is free to use. You can register for an account to access advanced features and higher daily search limits.

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Desktop Only Feature
The VDF Creator requires a larger screen to display the Value Declaration Form properly. Please access this feature from a desktop or laptop computer.

Tip: You can still use the Shipments tab on mobile to manage your saved shipments and tax calculations.

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AI Analysis

Analysis of the HS Code found

Results

Search results will appear here

HS Code Breakdown

Select an HS code to view breakdown

Common Commodities

Commodities will appear here

Value Declaration Form
Item Line HS Code Commodity Details CO Quantity Invoice Additions
Select or create a shipment to start adding items
Common Values

Additions

Notice

The common values of the VDF cannot be uploaded into the AsyCuDa World System through XML or EXCEL upload mechanisms. Entering values here serves the purpose of verification.

Desktop Only Feature
The CusDec Creator requires a larger screen to display the Customs Declaration Form properly. Please access this feature from a desktop or laptop computer.

Tip: You can still use the Shipments tab on mobile to manage your saved shipments and tax calculations.

Load Data
General Information
Traders & Declarants
Transportation
Financial Settlement
Items
Item Package
Type		 Package
Count		 Marks &
Numbers		 Descriptions Quantities NPC
CPC		 Pref
Code		 Values Bill of
Lading
No items. Click "New Item" to add.

Add Vehicles? (This section is only relevant if you are importing Vehicles)

Add Containers? (This section is only relevant if the shipment uses containers)

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HS Code Details
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