Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment Department of Imports and Exports Control proposed regulations were related to the Vehicular Exhaust Emission and safety standards. The measures related to the Vehicular Exhaust Emission were based on Euro 4 standards. The Motor vehicles below the Emission Standards of the Euro 4 or its equivalent will be prohibited. Compliance with Vehicular Exhaust Emission limits shall not be required for all Electric Vehicles. Compliance with Vehicular Exhaust Emission limits and Safety Measures/ Standards shall not be required for Vintage Vehicles manufactured prior to 30 November 1956.

Importation of Motor vehicles which are not complied with the safety standards will be prohibited to import.

Products covered: Motor vehicles

HS code: 8701, 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, 8711

Proposed date of adoption: 28-01-2019

Proposed date of entry into force: NA

Final date for comments: NA

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