The General Department of Revenues and Customs of Afghanistan’s Ministry of Finance, under Taliban administration, has announced an increase in import tariffs on certain goods, ranging from 10% to 80%. This decision affects daily consumer products as well as seasonal items.<\/p>\n
According to the information provided, tariffs on seasonal fruits such as pears, grapes, and strawberries have been raised seasonally from 50% to 80%. These fruits are widely consumed across many regions of the country, and the tariff change could impact local markets.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the customs tariff on plastic slippers, previously set at 30%, has been increased to 50%. Alongside this, tariffs on imports of paper kites and diamond shapes, which were formerly set at 10%, have now been raised to 80%.<\/p>\n
Critics argue that the sudden increase in tariffs without clear explanations regarding the objectives and consequences could place additional pressure on residents, especially low-income families. It is expected that the Taliban administration will provide explanations about the reasons behind this decision and its impact on prices and people’s livelihoods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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