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Restricted Commodities
 
Certain items of carriage are categorized as "restricted items ". Conditions of carriage for these items change occasionally due to amendments made to existing laws or when new laws are implemented in countries of the SriLankan Airlines network. We encourage you to check this site frequently and contact us if you need any assistance.

 1.   What items are not accepted by SriLankan Cargo?

 
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Any endangered species.
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   Crocodile skin products (bags, shoes, etc ...).
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   Antiques (export only).


  2.  Do I need to obtain prior approval for the shipment of live animals?

       Live Animals will not be accepted without the approval from the Department of Animal Health (Sri Lanka).        The shipper is requested to produce the permit obtained from the said Department before making        reservations.

       For approval please contact the Department of Animal Health, Sri Lanka on Telefax: 0094 1 2448683 or visit        their website www.daph.gov.lk

  3.  Do you airfreight live animals on all your aircrafts?
      
       No live animals are air freighted on the SriLankan Airlines A320 aircraft until further notice.

  4.  What items need prior approval for carriage
   
       01)     Any single item weighing over 150 Kilograms
       02)     All valuables
       03)     Live animals
       04)     Dry ice
       05)     Radioactive materials
       06)     Dangerous Goods