{
  "id": 15781842,
  "title": "Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 08 of 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/import-and-export-control-regulations-no-08-of-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T15:33:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/import-and-export-control-regulations-no-08-of-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development has proposed the establishment of Sri Lankan Standards for the import testing of tires used in passenger cars and three-wheelers. This move aims to create a level playing field for local manufacturers and ensure the safety and security of consumers. The recommendations led to the enactment of \"Import and Export (Control Regulations No. 08 of 2026)\" through Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2508/27 dated October 1, 2026. The new regulations prescribe Sri Lanka Standard 1212 for the import of passenger tires (HS Code 4011.10.90) and Sri Lanka Standard 1347 for pneumatic tires used in three-wheeled vehicles (HS Code 4011.90.10). The Cabinet of Ministers approved the resolution proposed by the President, who acts as the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, to present these regulations to Parliament for approval.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development has recommended the establishment of Sri Lankan Standards, i.e. the import testing methodology for imported tires used for passenger cars and pneumatic tires for three-wheelers with the aim of ensuring a fair competitive environment for local manufactures and ensuring consumer safety and security. Taking into the said recommendations, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}