The revised tax policy on postal shipments to EU countries will come into effect from today (01). Accordingly, the new tax policy will apply to all postal items except letters addressed to 26 EU countries, Post Master General Ranjith Ariyaratne said. According to the EU, the tax policy applies to postal consumers, online retailers and online merchandise of postal goods to EU countries. 150 will be subject to other customs policies in addition to the country’s tax policy, so all taxes on postal items will be levied at the destination. Post Master General Ranjith Ariyaratne has informed the public that the Sri Lanka Postal Department is not responsible for any such taxes or other taxes.

Source: The Nation July 01, 2021 04:07 UTC