Sri Lanka increases import duties on potatoes as local prices drop
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance has announced that the special commodity levy on imported big onions and potatoes had been increased with effect from midnight Wednesday, May 2nd.
April 27, 2015
Sri Lanka raises tax on imported potatoes and big onions
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Finance announced April 25, 2015 that the import taxes on big onions and potatoes have been increased with immediate effect.
September 07, 2014
Sri Lanka suspends potato import
The Sri Lanka Government has decided to suspend the import of potatoes as of last night, according to the Colombo Gazette
March 31, 2014
Sri Lanka Government introduces guaranteed price for potatoes
The Sri Lanka government introduces guaranteed price for potatoes, onions and dried chili to stimulate growth of the agricultural sector, achieving national food security.
August 10, 2013
Sri Lanka increases taxes on imported potatoes to protect local farmers
Sri Lanka has increased the tax on imported potatoes from Rs 15 to Rs 25 per kilo (from USD 0.11 to USD 0.19) to protect the interests of local potato farmers.
August 14, 2012
Sri Lanka increases import duties on potatoes and onions to benefit local farmers
The Sri Lankan government announced today that the import taxes on big onions and potatoes have been increased with effect from midnight Monday. The import taxes have been increased under a directive from the President to maintain a reasonable price t...
March 07, 2012
Sri Lanka imposes special levy on imported potatoes
The Sri Lankan government has decided to impose a special tax on imported potatoes.
