about us

Overview

Sri Lanka Customs is one of the oldest Customs administrations in the world which celebrated its 200 years in 2009. However, there is evidence of the existence of Customs tax collection in Sri Lanka over 2000 years ago at the Godawaya Harbor in Hambanthota.

The Director General of Customs is assisted by five Additional Director Generals and there are over two thousand employees working for the Department.

Sri Lanka Customs History

Sri lanka Customs is one of the oldest government departments, established in the year 1806. With the introduction of Customs Ordinance, it developed into a full-pledged state organization mainly responsible for the collection of revenue and the enforcement of law.

Our functions

  • Collection of revenue
  • Prevention of revenue leakages and other frauds
  • Facilitation of legitimate trade
  • Collection of import and export data to provide statistics.
  • Cooperation and coordination with other Government Departments and stakeholders in respect of imports and exports.

Vision

To become the best customs service in South Asia

Mission

The Sri Lanka Customs is dedicated to enforce revenue and social protection laws of the state while facilitating the trade with the objective of contributing to the national effort and in due recognition thereof.

Sri Lanka Customs Anthem

Sri Lanka Customs Headquarters Layout