Sri Lanka Customs is set to launch its Paperless Customs Declaration Process tomorrow (October 1), marking a major step towards the digitalisation of customs operations.
The launch ceremony will be held at the Sri Lanka Customs Department with the participation of Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayawira.
Under the new system, all importers and declarants will be required to submit Customs Declarations (CusDecs) and other relevant documents with a valid digital signature.
Customs will no longer accept declarations submitted under the previous paper-based system.
The paperless process, introduced as part of the government’s economic reforms and public service modernisation programme, is expected to make customs clearance faster, more efficient and more transparent.
The system will also detect changes made after a document has been digitally signed, helping reduce opportunities for fraud and corruption.
Sri Lanka Customs collected Rs. 223.1 billion in revenue in 2025, exceeding its annual target. It has also exceeded its monthly revenue targets in each of the first eight months of 2026.
Authorities expect the new digital system to further improve the efficiency of customs operations and contribute to increased revenue collection.
