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Nov 1, 2008

Nigeria plans to raise tariffs on imports of tires to 40%

There are indications that the Federal Government of Nigeria in the near future will be tire-related products and the import tariff from 10% to 40%. It is said that the move was intended to reduce the Niger-related products imports.

Recently, the Nigerian federal government and the Nepalese products, footwear, leather goods manufacturers and tire-related areas of the industry At a meeting of the Port Harcourt on Michelin (Michelin) tire plant closure has been discussed and proposed a new tariff level建议. It is reported that the tire plant led to the closure of the 1,500 workers lost their jobs.

Nigeria footwear, leather goods manufacturers and tire-related areas of the industry expressed strong dissatisfaction with the appeal to the federal government to intervene and reduce its negative impact on the national economy. Nepal shoes, leather products, rubber and high-level employee unions (FLRPSSA) revealed that Nigeria is currently 12 domestic tire production plant, only two in operation; leather and related products manufacturer is also considering the closure of factories or large-scale production to reduce the size of .

Nepal shoes, leather products, rubber and high-level trade union employees of the Secretary-General John Fagite stressed that the low import tariffs make local production unattractive to promote Nigeria's choice of tire imports. He proposed levy on imported tires 40% tariff.

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