Tax On Big Onions Increased 100%: President Issues Directive To Protect Local Onion Farmers

September 26, 2017

President Maithripala Sirisena directed to the Finance Ministry to impose 100% levy on imported big onions.

The President gave this directive, paying attention to the problems faced by local big onion farmers when selling their crops.

Accordingly the tax imposed on imported big onions will be increased to 100%. (PMD)