On the November 30th 2022 sitting of Cabinet, the Misick led Government approved the extension of the exemption for breadbasket Items which was first granted in August 2022 as a relief measure to assist in alleviation of cost of living.
The concession, which exempts certain food and cleaning products from Import Customs Duty (ICD) and Customs Processing Fee (CPF), came into effect on Friday, 1st December 2022 for a period of four (4) months to expire the 31st of March 2023.
The Customs ASYCUDA World declaration database is configured to calculate the reductions when the declaration is made. The Customs procedure code (CPC) remains the same which is C547.
The Government and the Ministry of Immigration and Border Services encourage businesses to ensure that the benefits of this exemption is passed on to the consumers.
List of Breadbasket Items Exempt from ICD and CPF
- Rice
- Flour
- Grits
- Bread
- Spaghetti/Instant noodles
- Macaroni and cheese
- Cornflakes/Cereal
- Chicken
- Canned sausage, Vienna
- Fresh and Canned meats
- Cheese
- Evaporated milk
- Eggs
- Cooking oil
- Fruits
- Sugar
- Instant baby food/juice
- Water
- Cleaning supplies (gloves, bleach, isopropyl alcohol (70%), detergent)
- Disinfectants (bleach, hand sanitiser, anti-bacterial soaps)
- Adult and baby diapers
- Protein nutritional shakes (such as Ensure, Boost of Glucerna)
- Tea and Coffee
