Import of several commodities temporarily restricted

April 20, 2020 06:27 pm

The government has decided to restrict imports of identified commodities to reduce the pressure on the exchange rate and the financial market with the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.

The Controller General of Imports and Exports has issued a gazette notification with a list of imported items that have been imposed restrictions upon.

Accordingly, the import of agricultural products such as peanuts – except basmati rice -, locally manufactured goods, plastic products, and other non-essential items has been temporarily suspended.

In addition, the import of building materials, electrical and electronic components, wheat flour and other identified items is permitted only on a credit basis.

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