Simplify the complex tariff structure to increase customs revenue on a fair basis.
Why this status
The tariff structure has been materially simplified: the 2026 Budget moved the Customs Import Duty bands from 0%, 15% and 20% to 0%, 10%, 20% and 30%, while the 2026 Customs guide records applicable national levies from 1 April 2026. This meets the structural-change part of the pledge. The available official evidence does not yet show that the reform has increased customs revenue or demonstrably achieved the promised fairness outcome, so it is not rated fully kept.
Evidence timeline
Oldest first. Each item is labelled by whether it supports the promise being kept or cuts against it.
- 7 Nov 2025SupportsBudget document
“The 2026 Budget proposes a four-band Customs Import Duty structure of 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% from April 2026 and a phased removal of para-tariffs.”
Open source - 1 Apr 2026SupportsOfficial release
“Sri Lanka Customs’ National Imports Tariff Guide 2026 states that the applicable national levies take effect from 1 April 2026.”
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