Afghanistan, Jan. 9 -- Customs tariffs on imported fruits and consumer goods were raised by up to 80% in Afghanistan.
The Taliban's Ministry of Finance said on Thursday, January 8, it has raised customs tariffs on several imported goods and fruits, citing support for domestic production.
According to the ministry's statement, an 80 percent customs duty has been imposed on imported fruits including pears, grapes and strawberries.
Tariffs on plastic footwear have been increased from 30 percent to 50 percent, while duties on items such as kites and paper products have risen sharply from 10 percent to 80 percent.
The ministry said the new tariffs were approved by a joint inter-ministerial committee as part of broader trade and industrial po...