Fiji Copra Tax Removed
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Early in May, the Executive Council of Fiji decided, subject to the consent of the Legislative Council, to remove Ihe Port and Customs Service tax on all copra ex ported from the Colony. It also decided to abolish the contribution of 1/6 per ton, which is levied on all copra exported, to finance the operations of the Fiji Coconut Committee. The total amount of relief is equal to about 3/- per ton.
The local market immediately reacted to this development and the local price was raised by 5/- per ton.