# Sri Lanka customs revenue and trade enforcement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sri-lanka-customs-revenue-and-trade-enforcement
> Updated: 2026-08-22T04:36:39.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Sri Lanka has seen a significant increase in customs revenue and a heightened focus on trade enforcement. In July, Sri Lanka Customs collected 227.6 billion rupees, exceeding its monthly target of 192.4 billion rupees. This performance brought the agency to 73% of its annual revenue goal within seven months, driven by rebounding import volumes and improved valuation practices.

In response to trade irregularities, the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, has warned traders against selling smuggled or illegally imported goods. Authorities are implementing “backward audits” to trace products through the supply chain and verify that customs duties were paid. This enforcement follows raids by the Consumer Affairs Authority, which seized imported cosmetics and footwear worth approximately Rs. 1.5 million due to a lack of valid documentation.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Sri Lanka Deputy Minister warns traders against smuggling

Sri Lankan Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe warned traders against selling smuggled goods, announcing “backward audits” to trace illegal imports and ensure customs duties are paid.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-deputy-minister-warns-traders-against-smuggling

### 2026-07-29: Sri Lanka Customs exceeds July revenue target for seventh month

Sri Lanka Customs collected 227.6 bn rupees in July, beating its 192.4 bn target and achieving 73% of the annual revenue goal, driven by higher imports and stricter enforcement.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sri-lanka-customs-exceeds-july-revenue-target-for-seventh-month

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