Thailand: Prohibition of importing raw materials for animal feed, 0% tax reduction

Published 2021년 6월 17일

Tridge summary

The Thai Animal Feed Manufacturers Association has appealed to the Ministry of Finance for a reduction in the import tax on 29 animal feed raw materials, due to the high reliance on foreign imports which results in higher production costs. The association fears that the proposed tax cut could impact the price of paddy farmers and pressurize domestic farmers by reducing demand for their produce. Meanwhile, there are concerns about the impact of drought and high shipping costs on rice exports, with the Thai Rice Mill Association urging the government for financial support. The Agronomy Trade Association has opposed the proposed 0% tax cut on 29 animal feed ingredients, citing potential negative effects on farmers.
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Original content

from the case of the Thai Animal Feed Manufacturers Association made a letter to the Ministry of Finance To request a reduction of import tax on 29 animal feed raw materials due to the reason that they have to rely on imports of raw materials from foreign countries of more than 60% by imports will have to pay import duties, which is considered part of the cost. Compared to many countries which have no import duties. As a result, the cost of animal feed production in Thailand is higher than other countries. And it has a continual effect on costs in the livestock sector and Thailand's food industry has progressed accordingly. said that it cannot bear the cost of feed ingredients without increasing prices Because domestic animal feed raw materials such as beans, soybean meal and also including other imported raw materials that have increased This will result in the animal feed producers having to bear the cost to support the farmers. The Animal Feed Association therefore wrote a ...

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