Before you ship
Prohibited and restricted items
Indicative list
This list is a general guide and is not complete. Rules are set by Sri Lanka Customs, other authorities, airlines and shipping lines, and they change. Always check with us before you buy or ship.
Generally prohibited
- Explosives, fireworks and ammunition
- Illegal drugs and narcotics
- Counterfeit or pirated goods
- Weapons and replica weapons
- Currency, bearer instruments and precious metals in bulk
- Hazardous chemicals, poisons and radioactive materials
- Items prohibited by Sri Lankan law
Restricted: ask us first
- Lithium batteries and devices containing them
- Perfumes, aerosols and flammable liquids
- Medicines and supplements
- Food, plants, seeds and animal products
- Telecommunication and radio equipment
- Vehicle parts with fluids
- Items needing import permits or licences