Amman, President of the Textile, Readymade Clothes and Footwear Syndicate Sultan Allan, denied news reports on imposing a new garment tax.
Allan, in a statement to “Petra” on Wednesday, noted a rumor of unknown origin was circulated over the past few hours that a new tax will be imposed on garment items locally.
On its role to increase sales activity, he said the syndicate is working “hard” to lower sales tax on garments and footwear, as essential commodities, adding that its efforts also aim to slash tariffs on fabrics, as production inputs, which would support the local industry’s competitiveness.
The syndicate, he noted, views rumors as “harmful” to the citizens’ interest, Jordan’s trade sector and national economy, which is battling “multiple difficulties.”
Source: Jordan News Agency