Liberia: President Sirleaf Issues Executive Orders 45 and 46, Suspending Tariffs On Rice and Cement

Monrovia — President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Friday, January 4, issued, with immediate effect, Executive Order Nos. 45 and 46, pertaining to tariffs on rice and cement.

According to an Executive Mansion release, Executive Order No. 45, titled "Extension of Executive Order No. 19, Suspension of Tariff on Rice," states that the Government of Liberia, in its desire to continue bringing relief to the public, is extending Executive Order No. 19, suspending the import tariff on rice as classified under tariff Nos. 1006.30.00 (in packing of more than 5kg or in bulk); 1006.30.00 (in packing of at least 5kg); and 1006.40.00 (broken rice) under the Revenue Code of Liberia Act 2000 with immediate effect.

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