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By OUR CORRESPONDENT

The Sri Lanka Customs Department surpassed its targeted revenue collection by 130% during the first six months of 2026, generating Rs. 1,379,084 million against an estimated projection of Rs. 1,060,559 million.

Customs Director General and senior officials presented the financial figures during a review meeting chaired by the Parliamentary Committee on Ways and Means. Briefing committee members, officials highlighted that each month in 2026 recorded consistent growth compared to corresponding periods in 2025.

Key performance statistics submitted to the committee include:

Vehicle Import Taxes: Out of 316,000 vehicles imported by June 30, 2026, Customs collected Rs. 512,547 million in duty revenue, with motor vehicle imports accounting for the highest overall tax sector at Rs. 386,726 million.

Top Revenue Source: Small engine petrol motor vehicles (under 1,000 cc) generated the single highest customs revenue at Rs. 137.4 billion, contributing 9.96% of total revenue collected.

Operational Upgrades: Discussions also centered on container inspection mechanisms, introducing modern digital technology to streamline customs operations, and addressing administrative challenges in revenue governance.