Sri Lanka Postal Service Restricted and Prohibited Items
Restricted Items
Chemicals, non-hazardous
Local customs req docm/literature to be provided to ascertain the properties/usage of the chemical.
Communications equipment
For phones and walkie-talkies, addressee requires approval fr Min of Defence and/or Min of Post & Telecommunications,
Mobile phones: addressee requires approval from Ministry of Posts & Telecommunication & Import Controller.
Cotton seed
Phyto Certificate from Origin required. Approval from the Agriculture Dept required to be obtained locally by addressee.
Drugs: non-prescription
Import control licence to be obtained by addressee from the Controller of Imports & Exports.
Drugs: prescription
Import control licence to be obtained by addressee from the Controller of Imports & Exports.
Films: entertainment
Addressee require approval from the Film Corporation for customs clrearance
Gambling devices
Restricted by local government. Addressee require special approval from Ministry of Finance.
Military equipment
Defence Ministry’s Approval must be obtained by consignee
Mobile phones,accessories & component
For phones and walkie-talkies, addressee requires approval fr Min of Defence and/or Min of Post & Telecommunications
Mobile phones: addressee requires approval from Ministry of Posts & Telecommunication & Import Controller.
Passports
All passports will be detained by customs for verification purpose. Immigration approval will have to be obtained by the addressee in order for customs to release the passport.
Phones/modems
For phones and walkie-talkies, addressee requires approval fr Min of Defence and/or Min of Post & Telecommunications,
Mobile phones: addressee requires approval from Ministry of Posts & Telecommunication & Import Controller.
Plant products
Phyto Certificate from Origin required. Approval from the Agriculture Dept required to be obtained locally by addressee (Mangoes prohibited)
Plants
Phyto Certificate from Origin required. Approval from the Agriculture Dept required to be obtained locally by addressee (Mangoes prohibited)
Radar equip.-transmitters/receivers
For phones and walkie-talkies, addressee requires approval fr Min of Defence and/or Min of Post & Telecommunications,
Mobile phones: addressee requires approval from Ministry of Posts & Telecommunication & Import Controller.
Seeds
Phyto Certificate from Origin required. Approval from the Agriculture Dept required to be obtained locally by addressee (Mangoes prohibited)
Telecommunication equipment
For phones and walkie-talkies, addressee requires approval fr Min of Defence and/or Min of Post & Telecommunications,
Mobile phones: addressee requires approval from Ministry of Posts & Telecommunication & Import Controller.
