Honda City 1.0 RS Turbo 2025 Import Tax in Sri Lanka

Ranked #20 among Sri Lanka's most imported vehicles, the Honda City 1.0 RS Turbo has carved a loyal following among buyers who want turbocharged performance without stepping into a larger sedan segment. Manufactured in Thailand rather than Japan, this subcompact is HS-coded under 8703.21, reflecting its 998 cc petrol engine a figure that sits just under the 1,000 cc threshold but still attracts significant duties. Bringing one into Sri Lanka on a FOB price of JPY 2,500,000 (approximately LKR 5,000,000) results in a CIF value of LKR 5,210,000 once freight and insurance are added. From there, total taxes add another LKR 6,482,478 an effective rate of 119% on the CIF value pushing the total landed cost to roughly LKR 11.4 million. The bulk of that tax burden comes from Excise Duty at LKR 2,894,200 and VAT at LKR 1,783,598, with Customs Import Duty contributing LKR 1,042,000. Sri Lankan buyers appreciate the RS variant specifically for its 122 hp VTEC Turbo output and relatively compact footprint, making it manageable in urban traffic. An estimated 179 units were registered in 2025, underscoring steady demand despite the high landed cost.