Services Provided by BOI

Verification

Verification of Cargo

In addition to the Central Verification Terminal (Orugodawatta) and Air Cargo Terminal (Katunayake), BOI has several other centres for verification of import / export cargo by enterprises, located in the following Export Processing Zones.


Verification Centres in Export Processing Zones

BOI has several centres for examination of import / export cargo by enterprises, including the following Free Trade Zones.

  • Katunayake Export Processing Zone
  • Biyagama Export Processing Zone
  • Koggala Export Processing Zone
  • Kandy Industrial Park
  • Mirigama Export Processing Zone
  • Seethawake Industrial Park
  • Wathupitiwela Export Processing Zone
  • Horana Export Processing Zone
  • Malwatta Export Processing Park


All enterprises located in the above Export Processing Zones can get their cargo verified at the respective zone in which the company is located. The company should register import or export documents after payment of verification charges at the said verification unit and a verification officer will be assigned for verification of cargo at the factory. Enterprises located close to KEPZ, BEPZ, Koggala EPZ and Kandy Industrial Park can also avail themselves of this facility. Only a random verification will be effected and in the event a shortage or excess of imported cargo is detected after cargo is taken to factory premises, the Enterprise should inform the respective service centre within 01 week of clearance of cargo.

Verification of Import and Export Cargo at Yards

The BOI has two verification yards to cater to the requirements of enterprises located outside the Export Processing Zones.


Central Verification Terminal (CVT) – Orugodawatta

Central Verification Terminal at Orugodawatta has been established to verify Sea Freight, Import / Export cargo of enterprises obtaining services from the Colombo Service Centre. This unit is opened 24 hrs of the day and offers a specialized service to its customers. Enterprises are requested to pay the relevant verification charges and register details of cargo at the unit for verification.

Air Cargo Terminal (ACVU) – Katunayake

Air Cargo Terminal located at Katunayake is for examination of Import / Export airfreight cargo. This office is also opened 24 hrs of the day and BOI enterprises can obtain facilities on payment of charges and registration of the cargo.

Enterprises should produce cargo for verification either to the CVT, ACVU or the respective zones no sooner it is cleared from the port or airport. Enterprises should also ensure that cargo declared on the import and export cusdecs have been physically imported and exported. Discrepancies of any nature should be identified and the respective service centres should be kept informed within 01 week of clearance or loading.