Automated Data Processing division of Sri Lanka Customs was established with the introduction of computer system in 1992.
Initially this division performed as a project office with 8 staff members & two consultants to introduce ASYCUDA (Automated SYstem for CUstoms DAta)
system in Sri Lanka Customs.
Processing of Customs declaration through ‘Asycuda’ system was first introduced to imports section and later extended to exports and Bonds division.
Asycuda software system was upgraded to Asycuda++ in 1998 and it is used possible to electronic lodgment of Cusdecs.
The main tasks of the Automated Data Processing division are to maintain the Asycuda system and other systems in all the Cusdec processing sites of
the department. This division also handles upgration of software and hardware.
In addition ADP Division provides statistic & management information to the internal and external clients.
We are dedicated to simplify the customs procedures in view of facilitating the international trade
while maintaining the effective controls using modern Information Technology.
The functions of the ADP division is carried out by technical and non-technical staff who are carried customs officials.
Maintain and upgrade of ASYCUDA++System, Cargo Control System, Motor Control System and THINETH System.
Development of the software related to Customs functions
Expansion of the system to non computerized areas of the department
Addressing day to day problems of the system
Provide training to the customs staff and other stake holders
Registration of importers and exporters into the system
Maintain of Customs web site
Provide technical assistance to the other divisions of the department.
Recommend future developments to the administration.
Provide and share information with other departments
Provide information regarding traders to other organizations for the purpose of investigations.
Provide training to Customs and BOI officials on ASYCUDA system.
Coordination with EDI service provider and other IT divisions of the other departments.
Provide statistical reports to ministries, traders and the central bank.
Screening of the data base and detect revenue frauds.
| What I can get from the ADP Division? |
| 1. You can get import/export details :
You can ask for details of your past imports/exports from us. |
| 2. General import/export deatils : You can request for general import/export
statistics, but with the result |
| importer/exporter particulars being revealed. |
| 3. Registration in the Automated Customs Cargo Entry System of
Sri Lanka (ACCESS) |
| How can I register? What I have to produce? |
| Step One: |
| Obtain Business Registration Certificate (BRC),
if a BOI enterprise, obtain BOI approval/registration. |
| Step Two: |
| Obtain VAT and TIN certificates from the
Inland Revenue Department.( VAT Branch, Department of Inland Revenue, Colombo 01) |
| Step Three: |
| Registration at Customs |
| You have to produce: |
| I. A duly filled ACCESS registration form. |
| II. Original and photocopies of Business Registration
Certificate and Form 48. |
| III. Original and photocopies of the TIN and
VAT certificates. |
| IV. Original and photocopy of National Identity Card/ Passport /
Driving Licence of two directors. |
| Where is your office? |
| 3rd Floor, Times Building, Bristol Street, Colombo 01. |
| What is the registration fee? |
| This is free of charge |
| Will I get my original document back? |
| Yes, immediately after registration into the system (ACCESS). |
| Can I register in absence of any of those documents? |
| Most unlikely. |
| Can I clear my consignmnet immediatelyt after registration? |
| No. Enforcement division will monitor your VAT No till
the following day. You can submit |
| your CusDec
declaration on the following day morning. |
| Have I to be present personally for registration? |
| No |
| Why my CusDec is not accepted by the system? |
| Your VAT No is suspended by the Inland Revenue Department
or your VAT No is suspended in one |
| of the enforcement
division of the Customs Department. |
| What I have to do? |
| You have to call the ADP division and findout the reason. |
| What type of statistic reports I can get from ADP Division? |
| Basically any type of general statistics what is published by customs department are
released to the public. |
| For example quantity, value and country of origin for any commodity imported or exported are released |
| without any restriction. |
| What informations are restricted to obtain? |
| Trade informations of any importer or exporter are not released to a third party. The statistics related to |
| somebody’s own can be released. |
| How much I have to pay to get trade statistics? |
| The charges are specified according to the government gazette published for this purpose |
| Can I get statistics on floppy diskettes? |
| Yes. You have to provide blank diskette required. |
| How can I apply for a report? |
| You have to request in writing. |
