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Jamaican trade unites to fight import duty increaseJamaican trade unites to fight import duty increase
Gavin Lipsith
30-Jul-2004
JAMAICA. Operators are calling on the government to withdraw a proposal to raise import duties payable on goods in travel-retail outlets to 10%.
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The move follows two increases last year and retailers fear it could further damage sales, particularly at shops that depend on cruise travellers.
Retailers have paid the import duty for
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