Govt. slashes import tax on several essential items

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The import taxes imposed on dhal, canned fish, big onions, and sugar have been removed, stated President’s Media Division (PMD).

The Government had taken the decision after considering the current cost of living and difficulties associated with COVID-19 pandemic.

Accordingly, the prices of these items have been revised with effect from yesterday and the renewed prices are; canned fish (large) Rs. 200 per tin, big onions Rs. 100 per kilogram, and sugar Rs. 85 per kilogram.

In addition, provisions have been made that, when buying essential items, including the aforementioned items, worth of over Rs. 500 from Sathosa outlets, the customer can buy dhal at a price of Rs. 150 per kilogram.

Meanwhile, the Coconut Development Board, Kurunegala Plantations Ltd., and the Chilaw Plantations Limited have increased the coconut supply to Colombo, the PMD statement said.

Government believes, the new initiative will allow the consumers to now buy coconuts at a reasonable price from Sathosa outlets, the PMD said.

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