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Postponement of the introduction of excise duty on non-biodegradable plastic containers

Postponement of the introduction of excise duty on non-biodegradable plastic containers

Trade 07 Feb 2019

 

Importers and manufacturers of non-biodegradable plastic containers are informed that the introduction of the excise levy of Rs 2.00 / Unit on plastic containers which was initially scheduled to come into operation on 1st February 2019 has been postponed and will now be implemented on 2nd May 2019.

 

Non-biodegradable plastic containers include cups, trays, take-aways, plates, and bowls, amongst others.