Pack. Measure. Get in touch.
Drop off in Wesley Chapel by arrangement, or request a pickup estimate for your Florida address.
FLORIDA, USA SRI LANKA
Send a little
closer to home.
From your doorstep to theirs.
Sea and air cargo, with personal help
from Chathura in Tampa.
Islandwide deliveryNo account needed
LET’S GET YOUR BOX READY
Estimate your shipping
FROM TAMPA TO THEIR DOOR
A journey, made simple.
Air cargo can be arranged anytime.
Tampa → New York → Sri Lanka
Sea boxes are forwarded to New York before sailing. Shipping dates and arrival windows are estimates.
Delivered or ready to collect.
Allow approximately 3–4 business days after customs clearance and release for home delivery. Trico will call warehouse recipients when boxes are ready.
A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY
Before you seal the box.
Know what to pack, what needs a check,
and where extra charges may apply.
Pack with care
- Measure the outside of the sealed, packed box.
- Use a strong box, cushion fragile items and seal all seams.
- List every item and quantity; retain purchase receipts.
- Label the box with sender and recipient names and contact numbers.
- Avoid packing more than five units of the same item. Larger quantities may be considered commercial goods. Customs makes the final determination; five or fewer is not an exemption.
The five-item recommendation is AmtEx guidance. Customs decides whether goods are personal or commercial.
Check before packingPossible additional customs charges
- Alcohol: spirits, wine and beer
- Tobacco products
- Perfumes and colognes
- Certain cosmetics and beauty preparations
- Televisions and certain electrical equipment
- Refrigerators and other major household appliances
- Vehicles and vehicle-related products
These are review categories, not automatically confirmed exclusions from the AmtEx package. Tax treatment varies by classification, value, quantity and condition.
Prohibited itemsDo not include these items
- Illicit narcotics
- Pornographic material
- Publications derogatory to religions or religious leaders
Restricted itemsApproval or permits may be required
- Medicines — confirm applicable approvals before packing.
- Plants, seeds and animal products — quarantine or other approvals may apply.
- Drones, mobile phones and radio-transmitting equipment — check regulatory requirements.
Airline & carrier restrictionsSeparate from Customs rules
- Batteries, aerosols and flammable liquids require carrier review, especially for air cargo. Contact Chathura before including them.
Guidance reviewed 2026-09-10. Confirm before shipping. Official source 1 ↗Official source 2 ↗Official source 3 ↗
PREFER TO COLLECT?
Three places.
One familiar welcome.
Trico’s Sri Lanka office will call when your boxes are ready. Customs fees and charges are payable when you collect.
Colombo
Collection instructions provided when ready.
Galle
Collection instructions provided when ready.
Kurunegala
Collection instructions provided when ready.
GOOD TO KNOW
A few common questions.
How is sea-cargo volume rounded?
We use the nearest whole cubic foot, with .5 rounded upward and a minimum of one cubic foot per box. For example, 5.49 becomes 5, and 5.50 becomes 6. Oversize boxes need a custom quote.
Why can air-cargo weight be higher than my scale reading?
Lightweight, bulky boxes occupy more space. We compare actual weight with volumetric weight, use the higher value, then round up to the next billing increment. Your estimate shows both.
Are customs charges included?
Sea home delivery includes eligible customs and transport charges. Excluded items may cost extra. Warehouse collection and air cargo customs charges are paid by the recipient. Gifts are not automatically tax-free, and passenger-baggage concessions do not automatically apply to ordinary cargo.
Can I send more than one box?
Yes. Add each box to the calculator. We calculate shipping and applicable delivery per box, then apply Florida pickup only once for the visit.
REAL HELP, FROM A REAL PERSON
Let’s get it
on its way.
Chathura
AmtEx Cargo Representative in Tampa
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544