2018/19 Budget Communication 2018_2019 BUDGET COMMUNICATION | Page 86

• we are eliminating duties on a number of food
products, including: whole salmon; frozen fish fillets;
bread spreads; potato products; tofu; and prepared and
preserved tomatoes;
• we are eliminating duties on solar kits upon
application to the Ministry of Finance. Presently solar
panels are duty free, and this new allowance will mean
that vendors or individuals who are bringing in full
solar kits can have all related elements brought in duty
free.
• we are reducing duties on floor tiles and fabric
softener;
• we are extending the 0.75 per cent Business License
fee rate, currently applicable to hotels with turnover
over $400 million, to all hotels with 10 rooms or more
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