Vehicle Import Cost Estimator Sri Lanka

Estimate the possible landed cost and Sri Lankan buyer price range for imported vehicles using overseas value, engine capacity or electric motor power, exchange rate, tax estimates, VAT estimate, and local cost buffer.

Enter your vehicle details

Select a known model or choose “Other / not listed”. Model selection auto-fills fuel type, engine capacity or kW, overseas guide value, and Sri Lankan market guide range where available.

Vehicle modelChoose the closest model. If exact grade is missing, choose “Other / not listed”.

If not listed, type vehicle nameOnly needed if you choose “Other / not listed”.

Vehicle yearCurrent year and 3 years back only.

ConditionUsed to adjust guide values.

Fuel typeAuto-filled by model, but editable.

Likely import sourceUsed as guide wording only.

Engine capacity, ccAuto-filled by model, but editable. Use 0 for pure EVs.

Electric motor power, kWAuto-filled for EVs. Leave 0 for petrol/diesel/hybrid vehicles.

Estimated CIF / overseas value in USDModel guide value can be edited manually.This is not the Sri Lanka dealer price. Ask the importer for the real CIF/Customs value.

USD to LKR exchange rateEdit using today’s bank/Customs rate.

Other local costs / dealer marginRegistration, clearing, local transport, dealer margin, finance buffer, etc.

Selected vehicle

Year / conditionUsed for guide adjustment

CIF / overseas valueUser-entered or model guide value

CIF converted to LKR

Customs duty + surcharge estimateSimple guide estimate, not official Customs value

Excise estimate

Luxury tax estimate

VAT estimate18% guide estimate on estimated tax base

Estimated landed cost

Possible buyer price range

Tax basis usedEngine/fuel inputs are editable

Quick middle estimate

This is a practical buyer estimate, not an official Customs valuation. Taxes can change and may depend on HS code, engine category, Customs valuation, exchange rate, registration, dealer margin, and policy updates.

Estimate breakdown

This explains the estimate in plain English.

Step	Basis	Estimate

How to use this properly

Choose the closest vehicle model. If the exact model is missing, choose “Other / not listed”, type the name, and enter your own estimated CIF or overseas value.

The most important figure is the CIF/overseas value. The dealer or importer should be able to explain the value used for Customs and provide a tax breakdown.

Important warning

Educational estimate only. This tool does not replace Sri Lanka Customs valuation, import-control rules, gazettes, HS-code classification, tax advice, or a written quotation from a licensed importer/dealer.