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4 sourcesSep 4, 2026

Vehicle imports generate 512.5 billion rupees in tax revenue in first half of year

Tax revenue from 316,000 imported vehicles reached 512.547 billion rupees during the first six months of the year. Sri Lanka Customs off

Hiru News - English•Sep 4, 2026
By Hiru News English
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Summary

Tax revenue from 316,000 imported vehicles reached 512.547 billion rupees during the first six months of the year. Motor vehicle imports formed the bulk of this tax collection, contributing 386.726 billion rupees. Total revenue for Sri Lanka Customs hit 1.379 trillion rupees by June 30.

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  • Prasad Manage
Organisations
  • Customs3
  • Parliament of Sri Lanka2
  • Committee on Ways and Means of Parliament
  • Parliamentary Committee on Ways and Means
  • Vehicle Importers Association of Sri
  • Committee on Ways and Means
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  • Sri Lanka5
Keywords
  • imports4
  • revenue3
  • generating2
  • generate2
  • billion2
  • prices2
  • tax2
  • capacities
  • accounted
  • increases

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  • Highest Customs revenue from vehicle imports!Sri Lanka Mirror·Sep 3, 2026
  • Vehicle prices jump as higher duties hit buyersHiru News - English·Sep 3, 2026
  • Petrol cars below 1,000cc top vehicle imports in 2026Daily Mirror·Sep 3, 2026
  • Vehicle imports generate Rs. 512.5 billion in tax revenue in 2026Ada Derana·Sep 3, 2026
  • Vehicle prices increase by millionsDaily Mirror·Sep 3, 2026
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