The National Import Valuation Database Unit (NIVDU) was established on 11th of January 2021 under the Compliance and Facilitation Directorate (C&FD) of Sri Lanka Customs. Our Objectives are:
- Improve Risk Assesment
- Curtail State Revenue Loss
- Facilitate legitimate Traders
Our aim is to develop a valuation database for Sri Lanka Customs. The function of a valuation database is to provide referential values of commodities to Customs officers who will then be able to assess values of commodities more effectively. We envision that this process will curtail undervaluation of imports and hence secure state revenue. This process also aims to facilitate compliant traders.
About UsGuides
These Guides will direct you to fill the Value Declaration Form in the correct way.
HS Guide for VDF
HS Guide specifies how commodities are required to be described in the EVDF of AsyCuDa World in import CusDecs.
General Guide for VDF
If your HS is not found in HS guide, General guide will help yu to describe the commodity properly in the EVDF of AsyCuDa World
NEWS & NOTIFICATIONS
You are instructed to be updated always as the Guides and information will change constantly.
Articles
These are Articles developed by NIVDU of Sri Lanka Customs to assist you on proper usage of Value Declaration Form.
Extended Notes - Split Type Air Conditioners
The value of a split type air conditioner depends on a number of factors such as it’s physical nature, energy efficiency and so on ...
Extra Ordinary Gazette 1335/25
Extra Ordinary Gazette 1335/25 issue on April 10, 2004 contains interpretative notes to the Articles of Scedule E of Customs Ammendment Act 01 of 2003 and shall form an intergral part of the Scedule E.
Extended Notes: Chocolate Vs. Compound
Generally the percentage of cocoa and cocoa butter drives up the price of chocolate and compound as they are the more expensive ingredients....
Extended Notes: SS Grade 304 vs 316
These two grades of stainless steel are identical in appearance. But, due to their composition, there are significant differences between the two materials....
Frequently Asked Questions
What is buying Commission?
The fees paid by an importer to his agent for the services of representing the importer abroad in the purchase of the goods that are imported.
What is selling Commission?
The fees paid by an importer to the seller's agent who generally acts for the seller seeking for the seller's goods.
What is brokerage?
Broker acts for both seller and the importer to put both parties in touch with each other. The broker’s payment is known as brokerage.
What Commissions and brokerage are required to be added to the price of the imported goods?
Only the buying commission is not required to be added to the price of the imported goods. Selling commission and brokerage should be added to the price of imported goods for Customs purposes.
Videos
Our Youtube Videos will guide you about the proper value declarations and use of resources provided by NIVDU
Value Declaration Form Video Guide 01
Creator - NIVDU
This video series will educate you about the new value declaration form and watch the first video about the adjustments in Article 8 (1) of Schedule E of Customs Ordinance.
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Value Declaration Form Video Guide 02
Creator - NIVDU
This video series will educate you about the new value declaration form and watch the Second video about the adjustments in Article 8 (1) of Schedule E of Customs Ordinance.
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Value Declaration Form Video Guide 03
Creator - NIVDU
This video series will educate you about the new value declaration form and watch the third video about the related parties, conditions and restrictions of sale.
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