Import tax on potatoes and big onions increased
The Ministry of Finance has announced an increase in the special import tax on potatoes and big onions.
The import tax on potatoes has risen by Rs. 10 per kilogram, from Rs. 50 to Rs. 60. Similarly, the import tax on big onions has been raised by Rs. 20 per kilogram, from Rs. 10 to Rs. 30.
These measures have been implemented to regulate imports and support local agriculture.