Markets and trade
 

Detail

Area
Pakistan
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Soybean, rapeseed, palm and sunflower oils, and respective seeds
Date
01/04/2020
Policy Category
Trade
Policy Instrument
Import policy
Description
Suspended until 30 June the additional customs duty of 2 percent for imports of soy, rape, palm and sunflower oil (and their respective seeds) in a bid to reduce costs for consumers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Notes
PAKISTAN – import liberalization (COVID-19 related, temporary measures): On 7 April, the government suspended the additional customs duty of 2 percent for imports of soybean, rapeseed, palm and sunflower oil (and their respective seeds) in a bid to reduce the costs for consumers during the COVID-19 crisis. The import duty would remain suspended until 30 June.