Govt providing duty concessions for importing cement following shortage

Fiji Village Tuesday 13 June 2017  The Fijian Government is providing duty concession to individuals and companies who would like to import cement from overseas following the recent shortage in the market.

FRCA CEO Visvanath Das says they understand that the demand for cement in Fiji is huge at the moment and the government is working hard to meet the urgent needs of the people.

Das says cement imports currently attract a fiscal duty of 32%, 10% import excise duty and 9% VAT but following the shortage, the import of cement will now be zero‑rated, however, the 9% VAT will still be applicable.

Cement manufactured and originating from any MSG countries will also qualify for duty concessions under the MSG Agreement attracting the same rate of duty, zero fiscal duty and free import excise duty but subject to 9% VAT.  Read more…