{"id":1005,"date":"2025-01-30T19:02:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T19:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/?page_id=1005"},"modified":"2026-05-14T21:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:44:13","slug":"trade-compliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/ta\/trade-compliance\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0bb5\u0bb0\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0bcd\u0ba4\u0b95 \u0b87\u0ba3\u0b95\u0bcd\u0b95\u0bae\u0bcd"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.sle-pg{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:#1E2832}\n.sle-pg *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.sle-page-hero{background:#0F2A4A;color:#fff;padding:64px 40px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:56px}\n.sle-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(1.625rem,3.5vw,2.5rem);font-weight:800;margin:0 0 14px;line-height:1.25}\n.sle-page-hero p{font-size:1.0625rem;opacity:.88;max-width:600px;margin:0;line-height:1.65}\n.sle-body-section{margin-bottom:56px}\n.sle-body-section h2{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;color:#0F2A4A;margin:0 0 20px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:2px solid #E8EEF4}\n.sle-body-section p{font-size:.9375rem;line-height:1.75;color:#374151;margin:0 0 14px}\n.sle-compliance-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px;margin-bottom:56px}\n.sle-compliance-card{background:#F8FAFB;border:1px solid #d8ecea;border-radius:12px;padding:32px}\n.sle-compliance-card h3{font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:700;color:#0A1F35;margin:0 0 14px}\n.sle-compliance-card ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px;color:#374151;font-size:.875rem;line-height:2.1}\n.sle-incoterms{background:#E8EEF4;border:1px solid #c9e0db;border-radius:10px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:56px}\n.sle-incoterms h2{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:800;color:#0F2A4A;margin:0 0 16px}\n.sle-inco-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}\n.sle-inco{background:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:18px;border:1px solid #c9e0db}\n.sle-inco strong{display:block;font-size:1rem;font-weight:800;color:#0A1F35;margin-bottom:4px}\n.sle-inco span{font-size:.8rem;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;display:block}\n.sle-docs-list{background:#fff;border:1px solid #d8ecea;border-radius:10px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:56px}\n.sle-docs-list h2{font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:800;color:#0F2A4A;margin:0 0 16px}\n.sle-doc-item{display:flex;gap:14px;padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f7f5;align-items:flex-start}\n.sle-doc-item:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.sle-doc-icon{flex-shrink:0;width:36px;height:36px;background:#E8EEF4;border-radius:6px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1rem}\n.sle-doc-item h4{font-size:.9375rem;font-weight:600;color:#0A1F35;margin:0 0 3px}\n.sle-doc-item p{font-size:.8125rem;color:#64748b;margin:0;line-height:1.5}\n.sle-cta-row{background:#0F2A4A;color:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:48px 40px;text-align:center}\n.sle-cta-row h2{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px}\n.sle-cta-row p{opacity:.88;font-size:.9375rem;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto 24px;line-height:1.6}\n.sle-pbtn{display:inline-block;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:6px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9375rem;text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s}\n.sle-pbtn--amber{background:#FF6A00;color:#0A1F35}\n.sle-pbtn--amber:hover{background:#E85D04}\n@media(max-width:768px){.sle-page-hero{padding:48px 20px}.sle-compliance-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.sle-inco-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.sle-cta-row{padding:36px 20px}}\n.sle-ind-icon svg,.sle-doc-icon svg,.sle-pillar-icon svg,.sle-register-icon svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}<\/style>\n<div class=\"sle-pg\" style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 20px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div class=\"sle-page-hero\">\n<h1>Trade Compliance for Sri Lanka Exports<\/h1>\n<p>Exporting from Sri Lanka involves specific regulatory requirements \u2014 from customs classification to origin certification. This guide covers what buyers and exporters need to know.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-body-section\">\n<h2>Compliance Services Available on This Platform<\/h2>\n<p>SriLankaExport.com provides guidance and support across the core compliance requirements for international trade with Sri Lanka. Our trade support team can assist both buyers (with destination-country import requirements) and exporters (with Sri Lanka export documentation).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-grid\">\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3>Export Documentation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bill of Lading and Air Waybills<\/li>\n<li>Certificate of Origin (CO) \u2014 issued by the EDB<\/li>\n<li>Phytosanitary Certificate (NPPO)<\/li>\n<li>Export Licenses and Trade Permits<\/li>\n<li>Commercial Invoice and Packing List<\/li>\n<li>Customs Declarations and Entry<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3>Regulatory Compliance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>HS Code classification for Sri Lankan products<\/li>\n<li>Sri Lanka Customs regulations<\/li>\n<li>International sanctions and trade restrictions<\/li>\n<li>Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) \u2014 Sri Lanka has active FTAs with India, Pakistan, and Singapore<\/li>\n<li>EU GSP+ preferential tariffs (Sri Lanka is a beneficiary)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3>Food &amp; Agricultural Compliance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>FSSAI requirements for India-bound food products<\/li>\n<li>EU food safety and labelling compliance<\/li>\n<li>FDA registration for US market food exporters<\/li>\n<li>Organic certification documentation (SKAL, USDA NOP, EU Bio)<\/li>\n<li>HACCP and GMP documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3>Trade Security &amp; Sourcing<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Supplier due diligence and background verification<\/li>\n<li>Anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance<\/li>\n<li>Fair trade and ethical sourcing certification support<\/li>\n<li>Environmental and social responsibility documentation<\/li>\n<li>Fraud prevention protocols for first-time transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-docs-list\">\n<h2>Standard Export Documents \u2014 What to Expect<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sle-doc-item\">\n<div class=\"sle-doc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 2h9l5 5v15H6z\"\/><path d=\"M14 2v6h6\"\/><path d=\"M10 12h6M10 16h6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Certificate of Origin<\/h4>\n<p>Issued by Sri Lanka&#8217;s Export Development Board (EDB). Confirms goods are manufactured in Sri Lanka \u2014 required for FTA tariff benefits and most import customs processes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-doc-item\">\n<div class=\"sle-doc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 3v18l2-2 2 2 2-2 2 2 2-2 2 2 2-2V3z\"\/><path d=\"M9 8h6M9 12h6M9 16h4\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Bill of Lading \/ Air Waybill<\/h4>\n<p>The primary shipping document. Issued by the carrier and serves as evidence of shipment, title of goods, and contract of carriage.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-doc-item\">\n<div class=\"sle-doc-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M9 8v8M15 8v8M3 12h18\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>HS Code Classification<\/h4>\n<p>The Harmonised System (HS) code determines the duty rate applied at destination customs. 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Our exporters provide these directly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-incoterms\">\n<h2>Common Incoterms for Sri Lanka Exports<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sle-inco-grid\">\n<div class=\"sle-inco\"><strong>FOB<\/strong><span>Free On Board \u2014 exporter delivers to port, buyer arranges freight from Colombo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-inco\"><strong>CIF<\/strong><span>Cost, Insurance, Freight \u2014 exporter covers shipping to destination port<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-inco\"><strong>EXW<\/strong><span>Ex Works \u2014 buyer collects from exporter&#8217;s premises, controls all logistics<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-inco\"><strong>DAP<\/strong><span>Delivered at Place \u2014 exporter delivers to named destination, buyer handles import customs<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-cta-row\">\n<h2>Need Compliance Guidance?<\/h2>\n<p>Contact our trade support team for specific guidance on your product category, destination country, or certification requirements.<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"\/ta\/contact-us\/\" class=\"sle-pbtn sle-pbtn--amber\">Talk to Trade Support<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trade Compliance for Sri Lanka Exports Exporting from Sri Lanka involves specific regulatory requirements \u2014 from customs classification to origin certification. 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