Earlier, the customs department had said that customs duty on various food items would be increased by 3 to 15 per cent from June 10, according to the emergency website.
It was informed that according to the decision of the Saudi cabinet, the customs duty on various food items will be increased from June 10.
The Customs Department also released a list of sheep, goat meat, various animals, fresh birds and their frozen meat, all kinds of fish, dairy products and all kinds of beverages.
It may be recalled that the traders and vendors of food items had inquired from the Customs Department regarding the implementation of the increase in customs duty, to which it was replied that no change has been made in the customs duty so far.
The Customs Department also said that those who want to get more information should contact the department's Joint Contact Center 1918.
According to the emergency website, Industry Minister Bandar Al Kharif said the decision to increase customs duty was taken before the Corona epidemic. The aim was to promote Saudi products. The decision was taken as part of a policy to persuade private companies to launch new projects in various sectors.
The Industry Minister said that the national policy is that all the products that can be manufactured domestically should be manufactured domestically and private companies should play their role in this regard. A policy of increasing customs duty is being adopted to give priority to domestic products over imported goods.