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NewsImport quantity of tobacco products increased for personal use
The Maldives has updated regulations to allow citizens to import tobacco for personal use at the same duty-free levels as tourists. The minimum age for these imports has been raised from 18 to 21 years. This change follows significant fluctuations in tobacco taxes and the emergence of a black market for counterfeit products.
NewsAdvice ignored to cancel declaration for cigarette containers
Maldives Customs ignored internal legal advice by cancelling import declarations for two cigarette containers, allowing the importer to benefit from lower duty rates. This move is expected to cost the state MVR 38 million in revenue. High-ranking officials reportedly ordered the cancellation despite regulations prohibiting such changes.
