Destination
Importing Cars From Japan to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a strict 3-year age cap on car imports and a strong preference for hybrids.
Port
Colombo
Age limit
3 years (cars)
Drive side
Right-hand drive
Shipping time
20–30 days
Inspection
JEVIC recommended
Import rules
Right-hand drive. Cars must be 3 years old or newer at time of registration.
Estimated duties and taxes
Heavy duties and excise apply. Hybrid concessions exist for some categories.
Indicative figures only. Final amounts are set by your customs authority on the day of clearance.
Shipping to Colombo
Typical transit time: 20–30 days. RoRo is the standard option for most cars; container is recommended for higher-value units or multiple vehicles.
Required documents
Bill of Lading, invoice, JEVIC certificate, deregistration.
Popular in this market
Popular Models in Sri Lanka
Toyota Aqua
Honda Vezel
Suzuki WagonR
Why us
Why Import to Sri Lanka Through Us
- Strict age verification before purchase
- Routine shipments to Colombo
- Hybrid sourcing specialty
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