10th China-south Asia Exposition & The 30th China Kunming Import And Export Fair 2026 (South Asia Pavillion)
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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Vision

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

Mission

“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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What is the first step in REX system?

To have approval for Cost Statements/ Material Sheets/ Affidavits

What is the second step in REX system?

Please make available duly filled REX- 1 Form and then the DoC will register and assign each exporter unique REX registration No.

Can an exporter issue a Statement Of Origin (SOO) for a product of which Cost Statement/ Material Sheet/ Affidavit is not approved by the Department of Commerce (DoC)?

No

How to prepare a SOO?

Please refer to sample invoices as appropriate

Can the EU imports claim GSP concession for a product which was not registered using REX- 1 Form?

No

What is the purpose of REX- 4 Form?

To send DoC shipment-wise data within two weeks from on board date of each shipment.

What is the important message that exporter should know?

Please commence registration under REX system from 15/06/2017 in order to avoid delays in getting REX registration Nos.

Can an exporter issue a SOO without REX registration No?

No. REX registration is a pre-requisite

Should DoC certify a SOO prepared by exporter?

No. Exporter can send it with other shipping documents

Publications

Apparel Industry in Canada & Market Opportunities for Sri Lanka [PDF 715KB]

 

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