u/sankham98

Hi everyone,

I am planning to start a business by importing motorcycle and vehicle spare parts from India (and possibly other countries) into Sri Lanka.

I want to build this from scratch and learn the correct process before investing money.I would really appreciate advice from anyone who has experience with importing spare parts into Sri Lanka.

I need to know things like:

How to legally start the importing process in Sri Lanka

What licenses or registrations are required

Whether I need a business registration/company first

How customs clearance works

Import taxes, duties, VAT, PAL, and other charges

How to find reliable suppliers/manufacturers

Minimum order quantities and payment methods

Shipping methods (air cargo vs sea cargo)

How to calculate profit margins properly

HS codes and how spare parts are categorized

Restrictions on importing bike/car parts into Sri Lanka

Best ways to handle warehousing and delivery

Common mistakes beginners make

How to start with a low budget and scale later

Whether importing from India is better than China for spare parts

I’m especially interested in importing newer bike spare parts that are hard to find in Sri Lanka. My goal is to build a long-term business ecosystem around this industry.

If anyone has experience, supplier contacts, customs knowledge, or business advice, please share your experience. Even small tips would help a lot.

Thank you!