Government Raises Taxes on a few Imported Goods

This decision was made under the guidance of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also holds the position of Finance Minister.

As part of the new policy, a special merchandise tax will be applied to specific imports. Whole and flaked Mysore lentils, as well as yellow lentils, will now be taxed at 25 cents per kilogram.

In addition, a special commodity levy of Rs. 302 per kilogram has been placed on maldive fish and its alternatives. Fresh or frozen fish, excluding de-boned or processed fish, will be taxed at 10% or Rs. 400 per kilogram, whichever amount is higher.