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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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Maldives Raises Import Duties on Tobacco Products, Electronic Smoking Devices
50% plus MVR 8 per item Import duty on cigarettes and beedies
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50% plus MVR 8 per itemImport duty on cigarettes and beediesMaldives RepublicEffective 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 productsMaldives RepublicGeneral 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.MaldivesMaldives RepublicPresident 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 2024MaldivesMaldives RepublicEffective 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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