Sri Lanka increases import taxes on potato

August 19, 2011
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Colombo Page
The Cooperatives and Internal Trade Ministry of Sri Lanka said today that import taxes on several food items have been increased.

The Ministry has said the taxes on big onions, potatoes and garlic have been increased. Taxes on a kilo of potatoes have increased by Rs. 5. Taxes on a kilo big onions have been increased by Rs. 10 and garlic by Rs. 15.

Cooperatives and Internal Trade Minister Johnston Fernando has said the increase in import taxes was aimed at controlling market prices ensuring a fair price for the local farmers.
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