Special Commodity Levy on imported potatoes increased
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on March 9, 2023 - 7:20 am
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The Special Commodity Levy on imported potatoes has been increased by Rs. 30 per kilogram, the Ministry of Finance said.
The Ministry of Finance said accordingly the new levy will be Rs.50 per kilogram.
The new levy will remain in place for a period of six months.
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