(a) whether the Government is aware that the sugar mills have sought higher import duty; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the Government is aware that the sugar mills have sought higher import duty; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a) and (b): Yes Madam. Government had received representation to increase import duty on sugar to check unnecessary imports and protect the interest of sugarcane farmers. The matter was examined and the import duty on sugar was increased from 40% to 50% with effect from 10.07.2017.
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