AreaSri Lanka

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize

Date21/05/2020

Policy CategoryTrade

Policy InstrumentImport duty

DescriptionIncreased the Special Commodity Levy on imports of several goods, including maize. The levy on maize was increased from LKR 10 to LKR per kg (USD 161 to 188 per tonne) and will be effective for 6 months.