Government reduces import tax on green chillies and tomatoes to 20.5%
In response to rising vegetable prices, the government has lowered the import tax on green chillies and tomatoes to 20.5%.
The Business Standard1 September 2026, 10:00 PM0 readsAMP
The government has slashed the import duty on green chillies and tomatoes to 20.5% as part of efforts to address the recent surge in vegetable prices. This decision follows a period of market volatility where the price of green chillies exceeded Tk400 per kilogram in several markets last month. The move is intended to stabilize supply and mitigate the impact of high costs on consumers.
