2025 Gazette RatesUpdated

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Get accurate estimates for customs duty, excise duty, VAT, and more. Chat with TaxBot on the web, Slack, or WhatsApp and get instant answers.

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Everything you need to estimate import costs

TaxBot calculates all applicable duties and taxes based on the latest Sri Lankan customs regulations.

Complete Tax Breakdown

Get detailed calculations for customs duty, excise duty, VAT, PAL, and SSL in one response.

Fuel Type Comparison

Compare taxes across petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric options to find savings.

All Vehicle Types

Works with cars, SUVs, vans, and commercial vehicles. New and used imports supported.

Instant Responses

AI-powered chat provides immediate answers without waiting for manual calculations.

2025 Gazette Rates

Calculations based on the latest published customs duty and excise rates.

Natural Conversation

Just describe your vehicle naturally. No forms to fill or complex interfaces.

Multi-Platform Access

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How it works

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Describe Your Vehicle

Tell us the CIF value, engine size, fuel type, and year. We will ask if anything is missing.

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Get Your Estimate

Receive a detailed tax breakdown instantly. Ask follow-up questions or compare options.

Example conversation

@TaxBot How much tax for a 2023 Toyota Prius hybrid, CIF value 4 million LKR?

TaxBot LK

For a 2023 Toyota Prius (hybrid petrol, ~1800cc):

  • Customs Duty: LKR 800,000 (20%)
  • Excise Duty: LKR 2,640,000 (55%)
  • VAT: LKR 1,339,200 (18%)
  • PAL + SSL: LKR 385,980

Total Tax: LKR 5,165,180

Total Landed Cost: LKR 9,165,180

Current tax rates at a glance

Based on 2025 Gazette notifications. Ask TaxBot for detailed rate lookups.

Customs Duty Rates

Petrol / Diesel30%
Hybrid20%
Plugin Hybrid15%
Electric0%

Other Taxes

VAT18%
Port & Airport Levy5%
Social Security Levy2.5%
Excise Duty (varies)10-250%

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