AreaMyanmar

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date03/03/2021

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentExport licences, export taxes

DescriptionAnnounced that it would suspend export licensing requirements for various commodities, including semi/wholly milled rice and brokens, between 8 March and 9 April 2021, in order to facilitate trade. Moreover, in view of private bank closures, the 2 percent withholding tax on exports would be waived until 31 March 2021