Sri Lanka Lifts Some Import Restrictions

Sri Lanka recently lifted import bans on 159 goods, including “agricultural implements, industrial machinery, building materials, furniture and kitchenware,” machine parts, apparel and more, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council reported Oct. 3. The restrictions were put in place in August, requiring the imports to be accompanied with licenses or “special” approvals. HKTDC said Sri Lanka will review its list of import-restricted items every two weeks, “taking into consideration private sector recommendations.”