Decision imposing customs duties on exempted goods angers traders

AMMAN — Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) on Sunday expressed total shock over a decision, issued in the Official Gazette, imposing customs duties on exempted goods without taking the views of the commercial sector. In a statement, ACC President Haidar Murad said the decision will place additional financial and tax burdens on merchants and importers. According to the Official Gazette,  one per cent of the value of the already exempted goods will be levied in customs duties, provided that the amount is no less than JD25 and does not exceed JD2,000.  Murad said the government should re-consider the decision and stop it right away, until it is completely nullified.