The 4th Meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Trade, Investment and the Auto Sector between Sri Lanka and Pakistan
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞 – 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆” 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸
Anuga Select India - 2026
Notice to All Importers of Basmathi Rice Under the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA)
Department of Commerce Conducts Regional Awareness Seminar for SMEs in the Matara District
Consultative Meeting on Trade Promotion held on 17.02.2026
The 13th Session of the Sri Lanka - Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) and the 8th Session of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Commerce Secretary Level Talks
National Training on Trade Remedies Successfully Concluded at the Department of Commerce
UK DCTS Rules of Origin Reform Strengthens Apparel Market Access for Enhanced Preference Countries Including Sri Lanka
Department of Commerce Holds Religious Observances to Commence the New Year 2026
Department of Commerce Contributes Rs. 600,000 to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund

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“Raising living standards of the people through international trade relations”

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“To develop and promote Sri Lanka’s foreign trade relations at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels by the effective implementation of government trade policy, with a view to raising the standards of living and realizing a higher quality of life through the increase of total production, income and employment levels, thereby actively contributing to the overall economic growth of Sri Lanka.”

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Is my product eligible for duty concessions under PSFTA?

Is my product eligible for duty concessions under PSFTA?

You can identify the eligibility of the product for duty concessions under PSFTA by following these steps:
I.    Obtain the HS code relevant for the product from D branch of Sri Lanka Customs
II.   Check whether the HS code is NOT in the Table III of the list    available         http://www.doc.gov.lk/images/pdf/our_services/psfta/duty_Concession/SRO575I2017.pdf
III.  If it is not in Table III, the product is eligible for duty concessions.
I.    Check whether the product complies eligibility criteria. You may check eligibility criteria http://www.doc.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=88&Itemid=213&lang=en
II.   Alternatively, you may contact the DOC with relevant HS code to obtain this information.
 
 
When the authenticity of the CoO is questioned by the Customs authorities of Pakistan what can I do?

When the authenticity of the CoO is questioned by the Customs authorities of Pakistan what can I do?

 The DOC can verify the authenticity of the CoO by issuing a letter to the Customs authorities of Pakistan. You may send a letter to this DOC via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. requesting for a verification letter. Kindly provide the following information in your email:
 
I.               Certificate of Origin number (COM/PSFTA/2021/......)
 
II.             Date of issuance
 
III.           Email address and the contact number of the relevant Customs Officer in Pakistan (if available)
 
What is the level of utilization of Export Tea Quota under Pakistan-SL FTA?

What is the level of utilization of Export Tea Quota under Pakistan-SL FTA?

 Under the Pakistan Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA), Sri Lanka can export 10,000 MTs of tea per annum at zero customs duty. It is observed that the utilization of the tea quota has become negligible in recent years. The quota utilization rate which was at 34.71% in 2005/06 has decreased to 0.25% in 2019/20.