SANTO DOMINGO.-The dispute over the bill that eliminates import taxes on 67 essential products could have overcome the barrier of opposition imposed by the producers after yesterday some of the representatives of the sector deposited a proposal for modification that would limit the entry of items to the local market.
The spokesman for the Dominican Liberation Party in the Chamber of Deputies, Gustavo Sánchez, responded to the proposal, assuring that what was proposed is close to what his organization proposed. In any case, he did not give details of whether or not they would support the initiative.
However, his counterpart from the People’s Force, Rubén Maldonado, maintained his opposition to the piece, although he announced that he would consult with the highest leader of his party.
The details
Among the modifications proposed by the industrialists and the productive sector is what has to do with the fact that the law has a period of 6 months from its promulgation.
Also, that the imports made by the country be authorized through the National Agricultural Commission, created by decree 605-21.
They added a paragraph where it is established that the Commission for Agricultural Imports may limit the importation of these products with quantitative limits, via quotas, and will determine the corresponding administration mechanisms for each case.
For the products of the Rectification, the commission will have an import quota prior to the application of the zero rate. The Commission may include in its discussion process an analysis of the representatives of the sectors.
About the meeting
– Participants
The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Pacheco, yesterday received the Minister of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, Víctor-Ito-Bisonó together with a large commission of industrialists and producers.
