Markets and trade
 

Detail

Area
Sri Lanka
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Palm, soy and sunflower oil
Date
01/04/2020
Policy Category
Trade
Policy Instrument
Import policy
Description
Raised the special commodity levies applying to imported palm, soy and sunflower oils.
Notes
SRI LANKA – import policy: With effect from 10 April, the special commodity levy imposed on imported palm oil was raised from LKR 200 per kg to LKR 300 per kg (USD 1.08 and 1.62 respectively), while the import levy on soyoil and sunflower oil was raised to LKR 275 per kg (USD 1.48).