Since, importation of selected raw materials have been curtailed temporarily by the Schedule I of the Gazette Notification No 2171/5 dated April 16, 2020, If you are having difficulty completing your export oriented products or local market oriented products, you can obtain a special approval to import the required raw materials, from the Department of Imports and Exports Control.

Accordingly, fill the application published in the following web link http://www.imexport.gov.lk/index.php/en/downloads/importation-of-raw-material.html and submit it via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or hand it over to the Department.

Please draw your attention for the followings when submitting the applications.

  • Payments regarding aforesaid importation, should be proceeded after 90 days from the on board date appearing in the Bill of Lading or Airway Bill. It should be clearly mentioned in the proforma invoice.
  • if, your Enterprise is a,
    • BOI registered enterprise and the raw material for import is required for Export Processing or Re-export Processing, a letter of recommendation from BOI,
    • Hub Enterprise and the raw material for import is required for entrepot trade purpose, a letter of recommendation from BOI, (BOI Application)
    • Domestic Enterprise and the raw material for import is required for re-export or export purpose, a letter of recommendation from Export Development Board (EDB), should be submit along with the application. (EDB Application)
    • (Visit this link to Submit the EDB application form online - https://www.srilankabusiness.com/announcements/#announcement_item_24)
  • If your Enterprise is a Domestic Enterprise and the raw material for import is required for local market oriented product, a direct request can be made through the Department. (IECD Application)
  • It is necessary to attach the other relevant documents (mentioned in the application) when submitting the Application.