Shipping from
Canada
Shipping to
Sri Lanka
- Country code: LK
- Customs declaration language: English
Parcels
| Detail | International Parcel™ (Air) | International Parcel™ (Surface) | Small Packet™ (Air) | Small Packet™ (Surface) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate code | 206 | 406 | 06 |
Small Packet™ (Surface) 06 |
| Maximum weight | 20 kg | 20 kg |
Small Packet™ (Air) 2 kg |
Small Packet™ (Surface) 2 kg |
| Oversized availability | Yes | Yes |
Small Packet™ (Air) No |
Small Packet™ (Surface) No |
| Maximum coverage |
Xpresspost™ - International $100 |
International Parcel™ (Surface) $100 |
Small Packet™ (Air) Not applicable |
Small Packet™ (Surface) Not applicable |
Letter-post
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Availability | Yes |
| Registered Mail | Yes |
| Valuables accepted | Yes |
Money orders
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Availability | No |
| Fee code | Not applicable |
| Currency | Not applicable |
Import restrictions
An import permit is required for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from the country's authorities before posting:
- antiques
- arms and ammunition
- cereals
- clothing and textiles
- coffee, tea, maté and spices
- currencies
- foodstuffs
- jewelry
- pharmaceuticals
- plants
Personal gifts containing personal items in acceptable quantities are admitted. Gift items that exceed acceptable quantities are treated as commercial goods that require an import permit. All commercial goods attract duty.
Items containing credit cards must be sent by Registered Mail or Xpresspost.
Prohibited Items
In addition to items considered non-mailable matter by the Canada Post Corporation Act & Regulations (refer to the Canada Postal Guide under “Non-mailable Matter”), the following are prohibited:
- chemicals
- live animals and animal products
- narcotics
- rubber
- soil
- tobacco
Documentation Required
Information regarding Customs can be found in "Customs Requirements" of the Canada Postal Guide.
Senders should indicate the addressee's telephone number and, when available, fax and mobile numbers in the address field on postal parcels and on the Customs Declaration.