Import of 10 essential items through open accounts permitted

Import of 10 essential items through open accounts permitted

June 25, 2022   01:40 pm

Permission has been granted to import 10 essential items including rice, sugar, wheat flour and dhal through open accounts, the Minister of Trade says.

Permission will be given with effect from the 01st of July.

The 10 essential items are as follows:

1. Rice
2. Wheat flour
3. White sugar
4. Red dhal
5. Milk powder
6. Big onions
7. Potatoes
8. Dried chillies
9. Dried sprats
10. Watana dhal

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