Import tax on several essential items slashed
October 13, 2020 07:42 pm
The import taxes imposed on dhal, canned fish, big onions, and sugar have been removed, stated President’s Media Division.
The government has taken the decision considering the current cost of living and difficulties associated with COVID-19 pandemic.
Accordingly, the prices of the aforementioned items have been revised with effect from tonight (October 13).
The renewed prices are:
Canned fish (large): Rs 200 per tin
Big Onions: Rs 100 per kilo
Sugar: Rs 85 per kilo
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 kilo.
Meanwhile, the Coconut Development Board, Kurunegala Plantations Limited, and the Chilaw Plantations Limited have increased the coconut supply to Colombo, stated the PMD.
Thereby, the consumer has the opportunity to buy coconuts at a reasonable price from Sathosa outlets, the PMD said.
