Import levy on big onions increased

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The import levy on big onions has been increased by Rs. 20 per kilogramme, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Economic Affairs, Livestock Development, Irrigation and Fisheries, and Aquatic Resources Development, P. Harrison announced on Sunday (19).

The Ministry of Finance increased import tax for big onions to Rs. 40 from Rs. 1 per kilogramme in May 2018.