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Maldives Raises Import Duties on Tobacco Products, Electronic Smoking Devices

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the 19th Amendment to the Export-Import Act of the Maldives, raising import duties on tobacco products and electronic smoking devices. The changes take effect from 1 November 2024, setting duties of 50% plus MVR 8 per item on cigarettes and beedies and 200% on general tobacco products.

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  • 50% plus MVR 8 per item Import duty on cigarettes and beedies Maldives Republic Effective from 1 November 2024, the amendment establishes an import duty of 50% plus MVR 8 per item on cigarettes and beedies.

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  • 200% Import duty on general tobacco products Maldives Republic General tobacco products, including prepared tobacco and alternatives, will incur a duty of 200%.

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  • President Dr Mohamed Muizzu ratified the 19th Amendment to Act No. 31/79 (Export-Import Act of the Maldives), implementing changes to import duties on tobacco products and electronic smoking devices. Maldives Maldives Republic President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the 19th Amendment to Act No. 31/79 (Export-Import Act of the Maldives), implementing significant changes to import duties on tobacco products and electronic smoking devices.

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  • The amendment raising import duties on tobacco products and electronic smoking devices takes effect. from 1 November 2024 Maldives Maldives Republic Effective from 1 November 2024, the amendment establishes an import duty of 50% plus MVR 8 per item on cigarettes and beedies.

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